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The Love-Hate Relationship with Commercial Roofs

You love your roof when it’s doing its job of protecting your building. But when it starts to leak and give you problems, you hate the thought of a complete tear-off and replacement. We get it. Afterall, why should companies endure the cost and disruption of replacing a roof when there are years of useful life still remaining in it? Simply put, they shouldn’t.

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Select A Smarter Single-Ply Solution

Adhesion failure, erosion, weathering and seam failure are problems associated with common single-ply roofs. CLP™ Roofing Systems can typically be restored again and again following each warranty period, making them also a sustainable solution. That means a CLP™ roof may be the last roofing system you ever need to install!

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3 Reasons why Simon Roofing’s Repair Warranty is better than the rest

Watch the video below to find out how Simon Roofing’s Repair Warranty is second to none! 3 Reasons Why Simon Roofing’s Repair Warranty is Better Than the Rest It covers both the repair made on the roof and leak coming through the ceiling. Roof leaks often travel so it’s important to identify and stop the […]

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The Naughty or Nice List: How well do you know the best practices for roof maintenance?

Test your knowledge with our interactive quiz about maintenance that either puts you on Santa’s naughty or nice list.

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Commercial Roof Leaks are No Cause for Punting

At some point, just about every commercial roof will encounter a leak. It’s inevitable. It’s no time to sit on the sidelines because the quicker you deal with it, the better off you’ll be in the long run.

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6 ways that roofing materials can play a role in addressing ponding water

When properly designed, most roofs – even flat roofs – have enough slope to drain water after a rain or snow event. Add to that the fact that evaporation helps to dry up roofs as well. So, if you have water that remains on a roof 48 hours after a rain, you can be pretty sure you’ve got “ponding water” and all that comes with it.

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5 beyond obvious consequences of ponding water on your commercial roof

When properly designed, most roofs – even flat roofs – have enough slope to drain water after a rain or snow event. Add to that the fact that evaporation helps to dry up roofs as well. So, if you have water that remains on a roof 48 hours after a rain, you can be pretty sure you’ve got “ponding water” and all that comes with it.

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It’s about time we talk about time … or lack thereof for facility managers

Today’s technology allows for building systems to become more integrated with each other, so facility managers know all too well how one decision can affect two or three other systems. As a roofing manufacturer and installer,– we strive to always deliver products and services that are easier to maintain, longer-lasting and less taxing on facility managers’ time. Here are a few examples of how we’re doing this …

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A word on sustainability. A roof is a terrible thing to waste.

Decisions made by facility managers many times come down to dollars and cents. But what if the most financially sound decision also made sense for the environment? Win-win, right?

The EPA estimates that 548 million tons of debris from construction and demolition materials was created in 2015; much of it undoubtedly from waste created during roof tear-offs and replacements.

Therefore, it stands to reason that preventing roof replacements would minimize the amount of roofing material waste shipped to landfills. But, how do you best prevent roof replacements and still resolve a problem roof?

Videos

Roofing Safety: Core Value Applied to Work and Home

A commitment to rooftop safety is a way of life in commercial roofing. Walter Fluharty, V.P. of Environmental Health, Safety and Organization Development, discusses how Simon Roofing promotes safety to employees both on the job site and at home.