Elspeth Curtis

NOT AN EASY TASK Metal roof installation is probably the most labor intensive process out of all the systems we’ve discussed in this blog series. While the other systems may be technically difficult, none of them were too terribly laborious like a metal roof is. Metal roof installation, in addition to being a physically demanding, … Read more

WHEN IS IT TIME FOR YOUR FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT? Deciding that it’s finally time to undergo your flat roof replacement project is a big decision. It’s a major commitment of time, money, energy, and human resources. It’s not a decision that many building owners like to make because there is so much weight behind it. … Read more

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO REPLACE YOUR ROOF? The decision to replace your roof is never an easy one. If you decide that you need a new roof, it will require a significant amount of time, money, and effort. In most cases, you can’t just decide in a board meeting that you … Read more

IS YOUR BUILDING A CANDIDATE? Roof coatings aren’t a good fit in every situation or on every roof. Silicone, acrylic, urethane, or other types of roof coatings all have weaknesses and vulnerabilities that rule them out of contention on some roofs. However, roof coatings also have some great benefits, including avoiding roof replacement. However, there … Read more

WHICH IS THE BEST ROOF REPLACEMENT MATERIAL FOR YOUR BUILDING? Options are great; we love to have options. The ability to choose from a variety of alternatives typically leads to you getting a better product, better service, and a better experience. However, sometimes, having too many choices can be a problem. Too many options can … Read more

CHOOSING A ROOF BASED ON EASE OF INSTALLATION PROCESS When considering a new roof for your building, installation should be a major factor in your decision. The ease of installation of your new roof will greatly impact whether you have a great roofing experience, or a bad one. Of course, there are many other factors. … Read more

There are some roofing systems that can be installed directly over top of the existing roof. A roof coating and a spray foam roof are two examples of retrofit roofing systems. As long as your existing roof is in good structural condition, a spray foam roof or roof coating can renew and restore your existing … Read more

WHICH ROOFS ARE THE BEST FOR SPRAY FOAM? Spray foam roofing is a great system in many different roof situations. It can almost always improve the installation process and performance of the roof somehow. Whether that means it is installed more quickly than another system, operates more efficiently, or costs less to install, or a … Read more

USING SPRAY FOAM TO OVERCOME ROOF OBSTACLES There are some roofing situations are simply out of the ordinary. They are unique, challenging, and not the norm. Using traditional roofing systems in these situations can be extremely difficult, because most roof systems are manufactured with the standard roof in mind. This is the way they should … Read more

SOLVING A VARYING SLOPED ROOF PROBLEM Barrel roofs are a problem for most roofing systems as they have a varied slope. Starting in the center, the roof is mostly flat, but as it goes towards the edge the slop increases. It looks like a barrel tipped on its side, hence the name. This slope creates … Read more