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When your new commercial roof is installed, you should expect it to provide weather-tight protection for your building for 15 years or even longer, depending on climate conditions and if you are attentive to rooftop maintenance issues.  In Michigan and other parts of the Midwest, roofs are subject to the full gamut of weather, from intense heat in the summer to rainy and windy springs to wintertime freeze and thaw cycles. All have an impact on the roof system, especially as it ages. Eventually your commercial roof will need replacing and it’s a good practice to do periodic inspections of …

If you have a flat standing seam metal roof deck on your commercial building, now is a good time to inspect it to see if winter produced any problems that could lead to leaks. There are basically two types of standing seam metal roofing systems. Architectural metal systems are designed to be an attractive – possibly colorful – part of a building’s exterior. On the other hand, structural standing seam roofing systems are commonly installed on flat commercial facilities at the time of construction, because they’re economical and provide reliable weather protection for years. They’re typically not visible from ground …

Timing is everything when it comes to maintaining an efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Making smart decisions about your HVAC system can affect utility bills and comfort significantly. As a business owner or owner of a rental building, comfort plays a huge role in keeping your occupants content. To maintain an efficient HVAC system, or when you should pay extra attention to your HVAC system, consider the following: When rooms feel too hot or too cold, inadequate air sealing or insufficient insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if …

A membrane roofing system is an option for buildings with flat or low slope roofs. While they are most commonly used for commercial properties, their residential use is growing. Membrane roofs serve the same general function of preventing leaks and helping to move water off the roof to reduce ponding, but they have advantages over traditional, asphalt-based roofing systems (also known as built-up roofing – BUR) for flat roofs. There are many benefits to flat roof membrane systems: Flat roofing membrane sheets are made from a variety of compound materials, but most likely either synthetic rubber (EPDM), thermoplastic (PVC or …

If you’re a commercial building owner or manager in the market for a new roof for your facility, you have a lot of choices available. Several factors could impact your roofing decision and whether your new roof installation will be a long-term success. Here are a few considerations. Obviously, commercial roofs vary widely in their construction and composition: low-sloped and steep-sloped roofs; standing seam metal or concrete decks; new construction compared with roof retrofits; roofs that are open versus those that have multiple penetrations. These are just some of the variations that can present challenges for a new or replacement …

A newly installed commercial roof should protect your building for 15-20 years, and if yours is approaching that age, you should start thinking about a replacement. Of course, the roofing system you choose is important, but more critical is the contractor who will be installing it because, ultimately, the quality of the installation is dependent on what they bring to the project. Here are three critical attributes to look for in your commercial roofing contractor. 1.  EXPERIENCE Roofs vary from facility to facility. The roof on a restaurant with its many penetrations and rooftop exhaust systems is different from a …