When it comes to proper commercial roofing maintenance, it can be quite stressful to find certain damage that isn’t easily visible. You may have a water leak but you can’t immediately figure out where it’s coming from. There are also a few non-roofing matters to consider, such as the climate of your commercial property, its building code, budget and energy requirements. If you’re not sure whether you need to replace your commercial roof, here’s what you need to look for.
Essential Tips for Roofing Project Management Success
When it comes to proper roofing project management, the facility manager is entrusted with important responsibilities, from overseeing construction plans that affect the business’ bottom line to the safety of the employees and occupants. It can be a tough job, but as trusted experts in commercial roofing, we’re sharing some of our essential tips to help you manage a successful roofing project for your home or business.
Roof Tiles – 4 Considerations to Make When Choosing
When it comes to residential roof replacement projects, you’ll be pleased to learn that you have many options in terms of materials. One of the materials that you can consider is roof tiles, which is steadily gaining popularity amongst homeowners. But how exactly does one pick the right roof tiles for their roof?
Here are the four considerations you need to make when choosing roof tiles.
What the BBB’s A+ Rating Means for Customers
The home improvement industry can be a competitive rating driven business. Therefore, it’s understandable if professionals are eager to prove that they’re trustworthy and reliable in order to get ahead of the competition. One way they can do this is by earning as many ratings as they can and one of the ratings that contractors seek to attain the most is the A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau. But what exactly does this rating mean for customers?
In this article, the commercial roofing pros of Sully Jones Roofing reveal what the BBB’s A-plus rating means for customers.
The Consequences of Ignoring Flat Roof Ponding
According to roof repair professionals, water ponding is one of the issues that you do not want your flat roof to face. Unfortunately, there are many causes of flat roof ponding, such as poor drainage or snow and ice buildup if you live in areas that see snow. Regardless of the cause, it’s never recommended that you ignore it. Otherwise, you can face a few major issues for your building.
Here’s what happens when you ignore water ponding on your flat roof.
What You Need to Know About Drone Roof Inspections
Drone roof inspections are a relatively new technology. Drones let inspectors get imagery of the roof without having to send someone on the rooftop. In this post, residential and commercial roofing experts share the lowdown on drone roof inspections.
Avoid These Spring Roof Maintenance Mistakes
Springtime is always associated with cleaning and maintenance activities. With so many things on your springtime list, you might overlook one of the most important things in your house–your roof. Avoid these roof maintenance mistakes this spring:
Open vs. Closed Roof Valleys Explained
If you are planning a residential roof replacement, it helps to understand what roof valleys are. A valley is where two roof surfaces intersect forming a v-angle and create a channel that allows water to run off the roof. When not done properly, this is where leaks could happen. There are two basic valley types: the closed valley and the open valley. We discuss their differences in this post.
Does Shingle Color Matter?
When planning for a residential roof replacement, you have to consider many things like the type of material and the color you want. You have to consider durability, price and aesthetics of the roofing material. For most homeowners, they choose the color of the roof shingles based on aesthetics–whether it will complement the existing elements of their home and the impact on curb appeal. However, choosing the right roof shingle color may also play a role in your home’s internal temperature. In this post, we’ll share how.
5 Reasons to Use a Drone for Roof Inspections
The fourth most dangerous job in America is a roofer, according to a 2018 USA Today poll. In response, roofing companies have revamped their systems and adapted technology to harness safer and more efficient roof inspections using drones.