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Even Some of the Smallest Things Can Have a Huge Impact Sometimes we neglect minor tool and equipment safety. This is due partly because we have other higher priority safety concerns, like fall and respiratory protection, but these minor tools and equipment can cause some serious injuries or even death if not handled safely and properly. … Read more

Throughout this series, we have talked a lot about workplace safety and the various ways to keep your employees protected while on the job site. A safe work environment like the one we’ve built at IRC will reduce the amount of injuries and fatalities in a workplace, but an unsafe work environment can lead to … Read more

ENSURING EVERYONE ON YOUR ROOF IS SAFE Safety should be your number one priority for yourself and for everyone in your company. Management should look out for the safety of their employees, and employees should look out for the safety of their coworkers. Safety is everyone’s job and we all have to work together to … Read more

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO REGULARLY INSPECT YOUR ROOF? In a word: very. Regular, proper roof inspections can save you major amounts of money. Getting up on your roof on a regular basis helps to detect problems earlier, which allows you to fix them earlier, which prevents them from becoming major problems. A roof inspection … Read more

RAIN IS THE NATURAL ELEMENT WE HAVEN’T CONQUERED YET Of all the weather phenomenon we deal with on a regular basis, rain seems to be the one we have the most trouble with. High heat is subdued through AC. Cold weather can be combated with layers of clothing and a fire. Even snow can easily … Read more

WHAT IS THE POINT OF A ROOF INSPECTION, ANYWAY? Do roof inspections serve any purpose other than determining when it’s time to replace your roof? Yes! Roof inspections help to identify a wide array of issues with your roof long before you ever need to replace it. Many building owners and facility managers avoid roof … Read more

WHY HIRE A COMMERCIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR? For many roofing decisions, even in a commercial environment, facility managers will choose to perform the repairs, improvements, or installations themselves. This is often seen as a way to save money, maybe even get the project done quicker, and to eliminate the waiting game and just get it done … Read more

ARE YOU UP TO THE LARGE CHALLENGE AHEAD? When considering your next roofing project, don’t forget the scope of the project. This is an obvious aspect of every project that most people are aware of, but it is occasionally overlooked with disastrous results. Too many people undertake a project they are unprepared for because they … Read more

ARE YOU CAPABLE OF FIXING ROOF PROBLEMS? It’s a universal rule that most roofs will have an issue at some point in time. Sure, some systems are more hassle-free than others (like spray foam), but even spray foam roofs encounter issues occasionally. When these issues arise and you want to tackle them yourself, there are … Read more

While we believe that spray foam is the best roofing system on the planet, we know it’s not right in every scenario. Even Michael Jordan wasn’t great at baseball. Spray foam is a premier roofing system, but there are times when other systems should be used. However, this post isn’t about those situations. This post … Read more

Many people are afraid of spray foam because it has a higher price tag than many other roofing systems. This is a misguided viewpoint for several reasons, though. 1. Spray foam is more expensive, but you’re also getting a far superior product. Better wind uplift resistance, longer life-cycle, better insulation, better waterproofing, just to name … Read more

Replacing Your Roof With Zero Downtime For many building owners, they can replace their roof at certain times with no problem. For school systems, summer break is the best time to replace their roof. For government buildings, if the work is done at night there are no disruptions. But what if you are operating a … Read more