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To handle a commercial roofing insurance claim, stop further damage with temporary repairs, document everything, read the policy for covered causes, deductible and deadlines, report
A temporary roof repair is a stopgap that keeps water out until the damage can be fixed properly: a secured tarp over a damaged area,
Automated roof assessments use aerial or satellite images, drone photos and software to measure a roof and flag visible damage without anyone climbing a ladder.
Roof inspection and repair work best as one process: the inspector finds and photographs every problem, ranks each one by how soon it will let
The main metal roofing advantages are a long service life, a finish that can reflect heat, good fire performance, light weight, low upkeep, easy solar
Flat roofing solutions for homes and businesses draw on the same membrane systems (TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up roofing and coated spray foam), but
Commercial roof warranties come in layers: a manufacturer’s material warranty covers the products, a manufacturer’s system warranty (the strongest is “no dollar limit”) covers the
A commercial roof preventative maintenance checklist covers five areas on a fixed schedule: drainage, the membrane and its seams, flashings and edges, rooftop equipment, and
The best metal roof material depends on the climate: aluminum-zinc coated steel (Galvalume) with a PVDF paint finish suits most homes in hot valleys, the
Flat roof design comes down to four choices that decide both how the roof looks and how well it keeps water out: the edge (a
What is covered under warranties for a roofing installation depends on which of three warranties you hold: the manufacturer’s material warranty (defects in the shingles,
Metal roof styles for homes fall into three systems: standing seam panels held down by hidden clips, ribbed or corrugated panels screwed through the face,
The most common commercial roofing problems are ponding water, leaks at flashing and penetrations, open seams, blisters, surface wear from sun and heat, punctures from
The commercial roof performance factors that decide how long a roof keeps working are set at four points in its life: the design (drainage, wind
The top causes of roof emergencies in Southern California are wind (Santa Ana and Sundowner gusts that lift shingles and throw debris), the first heavy
The benefits of regular roof inspections come down to four things: small failures get fixed before water reaches the wood and the rooms below, the
