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 [...]
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 [...]
Many roofing systems have potential moisture problems that are not always visible during a regular walk through inspection. To assure the best long term performance of your finished roof system potential moisture related problems need to be addressed and dealt with before spray foam is applied. Talk to a Spray Foam Roofing Contractor that gives [...]
Windows and doors need to be re-caulked as the caulking materials start to deteriorate. Here is a list of common types of caulking and what their approximate life span is. Rope or cord caulk is used as a temporary filler that usually lasts 1-2 years. Easily fills in small gaps in windows by providing an [...]
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 [...]
If your commercial roof sags or is not level it will encourage pools to form on your roof. Many older buildings have uneven roofs so the water collects in small pools and starts to rot and decay. If you have a warehouse or other building that has these sags you may want to take a [...]
Large commercial roof projects require a thorough walk through to determine where leaks are coming from and how to repair them. If you have a building or warehouse, it’s important to isolate leaks and see if you just need to patch and reseal or need a larger area repaired. We have done 100’s of commercial [...]
Now is the perfect time to climb up on the roof and see how it has handled the winter. Inspecting your roof allows you to remove any small branches, twigs and leaves that may clog up your gutters and cause a backup when it rains. If you have a commercial roof and would like some [...]
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