The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) considers R-value to be an integral part of spray foam measurement, and the FTC defines how R-value is reported and tested. The thermal performance of insulation is measured by R-value. R-value is a test performed under laboratory conditions and measures resistance to heat flow. The testing methods were developed by [...]
According to a recent article in SprayFoam magazine, spray foam provides a much better roof system than bituminous membrane roofing when it comes to withstanding storm damage. Spray foam provides a continous surface wth no edges, seams or joints that is self adhering, protects from water, and resists high winds, missile damage, and penetration. Here’s [...]
Never repair or patch a problem on a metal roof with asphalt roof cement. This type of cement becomes hard and brittle and does not allow the normal expansion and contraction of metal roofing. Asphalt cement is also very hard to remove causing much more prep work to get it off to allow the proper [...]
Finding a leak in a flat roof can be considerably more challenging than locating one on a slope. For one thing, sloped roof leaks tend to appear at or below the leak point, whereas a flat roof leak can spread out and seep through at a considerable distance from the actual leak point. One of [...]
There is no known nutritional value to SPF. There has been a very small percentage of SPF roofs that received minor damage as the result of birds pecking at the surface of an SPF roof. The damage caused is typically very minimal and can be repaired with a tube of urethane caulking. Recent advancements in [...]
Hot or cold rooms could signal that there are differences in temperature and these differences may be caused by air leakage. Drafts can also indicate that there are large areas where air is seeping into your building. Some of the most common interior leaks of cold air in a commercial building come from electrical wall outlets, windows, [...]
With recent snow fall and freeze thaw cycles, our roof tops are accumulating significant load weights.When considering the removal of snow contact a roofing professional contractor to determine the need and proper method for snow removal. Damage can occur when untrained workers remove snow from the roof top. Tears, punctures, abrasion, and resulting moisture migration [...]
Ask the Expert: Q: When do I know my roof needs to be replaced? A: There are many signs that will tell you when your roof is no longer viable and needs replacement. Different types of roofing systems show different characteristics of aging and failure. BUR and GBUR exhibit a cracking phenomenon that is due [...]
Ask the Expert: Q: Our upper floors in our building are difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature when the weather gets above 80 degrees F. How can we keep our employees more comfortable in the upcoming summer?A: On a warm sunny summer day, your roof surface temperature can reach in excess of 130 degrees [...]
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