Perform Regular Roof Inspections
SPOT PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY GROW There are many roofing problems that can be prevented via early detection and preventative action. Diseases can be cured if they’re caught early, and most roofing problems are not serious if you detect them early. Early Detection is Key By inspecting your roof twice a year and noting any issues on your … Read more
Minimize Foot Traffic to Protect Your Roof
TOO MUCH FOOT TRAFFIC CAN DESTROY THE SURFACE OF YOUR ROOF There are many companies who like to store extra inventory, tools, equipment, and anything they can think of on top of their roof. If they have a building on which that they can easily access the roof, they’re pretty likely to overuse it. This … Read more
Make Your Roof Repairs Immediately
PUTTING SOMETHING OFF IS RARELY THE RIGHT CHOICE Think back to all the times in your life where you’ve had to get something done. A chore around the house, a repair in the kitchen, a shopping trip for dinner, an assignment for school, any task that you’ve ever had to accomplish. Now, think of all … Read more
Commercial Roofing Pitfalls
DON’T MAKE THESE COMMON ROOFING MISTAKES Facility managers and building owners always try to act in the best interest of their building or their company. However, sometimes they don’t understand the entire situation which can lead to unfortunate poor choices being made. If you own or manage a property or properties, don’t let yourself fall into … Read more
Underestimating Project Cost
DON’T TAKE A WILD GUESS AT THE COST OF YOUR ROOFING PROJECT Far too many times, we have seen building owners take a wild, uneducated guess at the cost of their upcoming roofing project. All this does is lead to over-spending on the project or a delay in the project as they don’t have the … Read more
Don’t Underestimate the Length of a Roofing Project
AVOID EXPOSING YOUR BUILDING TO THE ELEMENTS Similar to the first common roofing pitfall we discussed here, underestimating the time required to complete your project is a mistake that can lead to major delays, cost overruns, and can expose your building to the elements if you’re not careful. Let’s look at some causes of this problem, some … Read more
Avoid Short-Term Roofing Solutions
MONEY SAVED UP-FRONT CAN OFTEN MEAN MONEY SPENT LATER Just about all humans have something in our makeup that keeps us from being totally rational when making purchases, especially purchases that are closer to investments. A purchase of a new set of tires for your car shouldn’t be viewed as an expense, but as an … Read more
Are You Sure You Can DIY?
WHEN IT COMES TO ROOFING, DIY IS NOT ALWAYS A GOOD CHOICE Many times, it’s a great idea to work on your roof yourself. You can save yourself some time and money if you know what you are doing or are capable of figuring it out. However, if you don’t know what you’re doing and … Read more
Benefits of a Contractor Relationship
WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO PARTNER WITH YOUR CONTRACTOR? Building owners and facility managers often see hiring contractors, especially roofing contractors, as a burden that they must do to get work done on their building, rather than a way to improve the efficiency of their projects. We believe that a good roofing contractor … Read more
Get Your Contractor Familiar with Your Roof
DO YOU WANT SOMEONE WHO’S NEVER SEEN YOUR ROOF REPAIRING IT? We encourage our customers to, once the contractor has proven their integrity, partner with their roofing contractor in order to receive better service in a more timely manner at a better price. Relationships are everything, and that is no different with your contractor. As … Read more
Trust Your Roofing Contractor for Better Roofing Results
TRUST IS THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY RELATIONSHIP Building a trusting relationship with your roofing contractor is sort of a chicken or the egg exercise, but one that provides positive outcomes. In order to trust your contractor, you have to spend time talking with them, meeting with them, and working with them. In order to talk, meet, and … Read more
Experienced Contractors Detect Problems Earlier
DON’T ALLOW MOLEHILLS TO BECOME MOUNTAINS Roofs that are habitually ignored, i.e. aren’t inspected twice a year with a focus on the small details, tend to last only about half as long as roofs that are properly taken care of in our experience. This means that if you aren’t inspecting your roof on a regular … Read more
