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September 8, 2023

The Essential Role of Flat Roofs in Efficient Rainwater Management

The Popularity of Flat Roofs in Commercial Real Estate Commercial real estate owners often favor flat roofs for their properties, and there are myriad reasons for this popular choice. The…
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May 3, 2023

4 Benefits of Installing a Silicone Roof Coating on Your Flat Roof

Are you looking for a reliable and cost-effective solution to preserve your flat roof? Look no further than Energy Shield silicone roof coating – the most advanced and durable form…
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March 3, 2023

Quick Fixes for Spray Foam Roof Systems

Quick Fixes for Spray Foam Roof Systems Maintaining a roof system is one of the most important ways to extend the lifespan of your property and keep it safe from…
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March 3, 2023

The Importance of Commercial Roof Maintenance

Proactive Maintenance of Your Commercial Roof Matters. Here’s Why and How    Your roof is one of your most important assets. It protects your people, your property, your profits —…
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February 2, 2023

Commercial Roof Leaks & Causes

Your Commercial Roof Is Leaking. Now What?    Drip, drip, drip. As a building owner or property manager, that is not a sound you ever want to hear. But when drip,…
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January 9, 2023

Pros and Cons of Commercial Roofing Systems

A Comparison of Commercial Roofing Systems—Process, Longevity, Pros and Cons    Lots of options. Lots of variables to sort through. Lots of advantages and disadvantages. Lots of decisions are to…
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December 12, 2022

Spray Foam Cost vs. Benefit

ROI for SPF Is Impressive, Especially Long-Term     As in 30 years—even indefinitely according to some commercial roofing experts. Although attaining such over-the-decades longevity does require care upfront at installation and…
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October 10, 2022

Extending the Life of a Spray Foam Roof

Spray Foam Roofing is Infinitely Renewable—Think 50 Years! Here’s How   When it comes to extending the life of your spray foam roofing, one word says it all—maintenance.   Spray foam roofing…
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September 30, 2022

Spray Foam Roofing Basics

What To Consider When Using a Spray Foam Roof   As one of the most versatile plastic materials, polyurethanes are everywhere. Polyurethanes can solve all sorts of challenges. Like how to…
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August 26, 2022

Types of Commercial Roofing

Commercial Low-Slope Roofing Basics – What You Need to Know  Commercial roofs are complicated. That’s because every instillation is essentially a custom application designed for a specific situation. Each solution…
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July 29, 2022

What to Do with Commercial Roof Leaks

Three Steps Summarize What to Do When Your Commercial Roof Is Leaking     Often It starts small, with a drip in a doorway, a wet streak down a wall, a…
Commercial Roof Lifespan - Energy ShieldInformational
May 31, 2022

How To Get Maximum Lifespan from Your Commercial Roof

Commercial Roof Lifespan Let’s say your spiffy new commercial roof comes with a 25-year warranty. That means you can step back and forget about the surface topping your building, trusting…
Commercial Roof Repair & Replacement - Energy ShieldInformational
February 1, 2022

How Do You Know When to Patch, Repair, or Replace Your Commercial Roof?

Commercial Roof Repair & Replacement The simple answer is – when it leaks.   Leaks indicate a compromised roof. That somewhere overhead there’s damage – a tear, a hole, a weakness,…
Informational
October 4, 2021

How Snow & Ice Impact Your Roof

How Snow & Ice Impact Your Commercial Roof It is no mystery that certain weather conditions can destroy your commercial roof, and snow and ice are no exception. When you…
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September 6, 2021

Environmentally Friendly Roofing Options

Environmentally Friendly Roofing Your commercial roof is exposed to harsh conditions like excess sunlight, heat, cold, rain, wind, and sometimes snow, sleet, and hail. If you’re lucky, your conventional roof…
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August 2, 2021

What Makes a Good Roofer?

How to Choose the Right Roofing Contractor Replacing your roof is a big decision––and one that you should not take lightly! After all, your roof is one of the most…
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July 5, 2021

How Storms & Bad Weather Impact Your Roof

How Storms & Bad Weather Damage Your Roof Inclement weather can cause serious damage to your roof. Even if your home structure is built to handle extreme weather conditions, your…
Roof Damage Inspection - Lighting over roofsInformational
June 7, 2021

Benefits of Having an Inspection to Assess Storm Damage

Roof Damage Inspection Benefits Storm season is upon us in the Midwest, which means storm-damaged roofs. If you’ve lived in Michigan in the summer, then you know what to expect:…
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May 3, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About a New Roof

Roofing Questions & Answers As a homeowner, you probably understand that regular roof maintenance is the best way to maintain your roof’s integrity and lifespan. And while roof replacement is…
Informational
April 5, 2021

Spring Cleaning Your Roof Checklist

Let’s be real, most of us don’t think twice about cleaning or even checking our roofs every season, unless, that is, we notice a leak. As convenient as it seems,…
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March 1, 2021

How Snow and Ice Affect Your Roof

Winter comes quickly in Michigan. For those of us who are familiar, this means roads covered in ice, slushy snow days, and long dark winter nights. From shoveling snow day…
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February 1, 2021

How to Safely Remove Snow From Your Flat Roof

Despite how whimsical and magical snowfall can be on a cold winter morning, it can spell trouble for your commercial flat roof. During the winter months, it’s important for business…
Types of Commercial Roofing Material Comparisons - Standing-Seam Metal RoofInformational
January 1, 2021

Roofing Material Comparisons

Besides major remodeling projects such as kitchen or bathroom renovation, new roofing is one of the most expensive home improvement “repairs” that a homeowner ever faces. As with most home improvement…
How Snow and Ice Dams Damage Your RoofInformational
August 1, 2020

How Snow and Ice Impact Your Roof

It is no mystery that certain weather conditions can destroy your roof, and snow and ice are no exception. When you have a standard dark-colored, mechanically fastened roof with board…
EPDM roofingInformational
July 1, 2020

EPDM Roofing 101

EPDM, or ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, is a synthetic rubber roofing overlay material. It is typically used on flat or low-slope commercial roof systems. It is important to note that…
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June 1, 2020

A Guide to Spray Foam & Foamed-in-Place Insulation Types

What is spray foam insulation? Spray foam insulation comes in many types. There is cementitious, a magnesium oxide cement-based foamed-in-place insulation material like shaving cream.Spray polyurethane foam (SPF Insulation), which…
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May 2, 2019

Roofing Types – Understanding Your Roof

Roofing Types - Understanding Your Roof Your roof protects you, so you should protect it. Prevent the issues that can cost thousands of dollars, intolerable working conditions, and an uncomfortable…
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March 2, 2019

Metal Roofing 101

Benefits of a Metal Roof Commercial metal roofing is becoming increasingly popular in building improvement. More than doubling its market share over the past decade.  Some of these benefits allow…
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October 5, 2018

Commercial Roofing Detroit – 3 Reasons you need spray foam

You're sitting at your desk, life is great. Something drops right into your hot mug of coffee. The ceiling tiles fall onto your desk and behind you. Your commercial roof…
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August 12, 2018

Commercial Flat Roofing – 4 Reasons Spray Foam is King

You're sitting at your desk, life is great. Something drops right into your hot mug of coffee. The ceiling tiles fall onto your desk and behind you.   Your roof…