SPF Roofing Systems are seamless, flexible, lightweight, energy efficient and virtually leak proof… read more at http://www.kohlsfoamsystems.com/spf-roofing.shtml There are many advantages to commercial buildings in Florida or the lower East Coast. Spray foam roofing can save time and money and you can get warranties to boot! Call today about our warranties on roofing at Kohls Foam Systems [...]
It’s very important to get a good look at your building this time of year. You’ll need to look around the base of your gutters and remove any leaves and debris. Next you’ll need to check the roof surface and the flashing. Water damage can be detected by using an infared gun to test for thermal [...]
Smart commercial property owners are educated about the life-cycle costs of their properties. Property Managers today need to maximize their use of money and thus regular scheduled inspections are a good choice for the long term health of a commercial roof. To help extend the useable life of an existing roof system, a good maintenance [...]
Once a leak is detected a thorough inspection of the roof should be undertaken to determine if the roof needs repair or replacing. Of course, leaking seems to almost always occur over the worst possible locations, such as over machines, merchandise or electrical panels. It’s good to check for leaks before they can ruin [...]
The credibility and recognition that come with earning your certified facilities management certificate benefits both you and your employer. You can distinguish yourself and have greater marketability with a CFM certificate that stands out from the crowd of other facilities managers without certification. The organization that employs you will have an assurance of quality in [...]
The Healthcare Facilities Manager’s primary job responsibilities include maintenance and operations, code compliance, planning, design and construction finance management and administration. If you are working as a Healthcare facilities manager you may be interested in certification. The American Hospital Association has released information on the Certified Health Care facilities Manager Exam. For the CHFM Candidate [...]
Heat and cold can be transferred from the exterior walls to the interior walls via 6 main methods. The three main heat or cold loss causes are conduction, convection and radiation that can seep through walls, floors, ceilings and roofs. Other ways heat transfers to interior walls are through air infiltration, air intrusion and moisture [...]
The biggest complaint by apartment building dwellers is about noise from blaring TVs, loud music, arguments, and yappy dogs. Noise through paper thin walls can make apartment dwellers very unhappy. If you are looking for a solution to noise control for a new building look no further than SPF. Spray foam insulation is the perfect [...]
If you have a gravel roof like this one and you see water like this it’s a strong indicator that water drainage is a problem. With all standing water problems on roofs it’s just a matter of time before you notice leaks and water damage. It’s best to do a visual inspection of your roof not too [...]
Certain building materials need to expand and contract when there are differences in temperature and moisture. Over time caulk or sealant may harden and crack causing it to leave cracks and gaps that let air in or out. Common areas where you use caulk are doors, windows and on roofs. Caulk is used to seal [...]