Sometimes just the mention of skylights can make a building owner cringe. As a roofing contractor, we have seen a multitude of less than idea situations when it comes to old, outdated skylights. The science, technology and installation techniques have grown leaps and bounds from even just 10 years… Read More »Skylights of Today
We know that roofing can be an expensive part of building ownership. You need a contractor that is “on your side.” You have of course heard about the insurance company that is “on your side” but as a roofer, we want to be on your side too. Here are… Read More »All Weather Systems is on Your Side.
Roof maintenance is just one of those ‘have-to’s’ when you own a building. So often the roof is forgotten about until it begins to leak. By then, what was a small problem has likely caused more damage that could have possibly been prevented with a roof inspection. You… Read More »The Basics of Commercial Roof Maintenance
As building owners continue to shift focus on the safety of their rooftops, we begin to examine the access ladders. Fixfast is a leader if rooftop safety and we are proud to work with them. “Running your business requires a sharp eye for problem-solving, effective communication, and dedication.… Read More »How to Choose the Right Roof Access Ladder
There is a great resource that helps to answer your questions about this tax deduction. Visit Section179.org to get all the details. New Rules and Limitations Section179.Org is your definitive resource for all things Section 179. We’ve brought together a large amount of information regarding the Section 179… Read More »Don’t forget to take advantage of the Section 179 Tax Deduction
We take safety quite seriously. It is extremely important that our crews always have safe practices when on a rooftop. Afterall, it only takes a moment. Forbes magazine recently listed roofing as the 6th most dangerous job in America. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that out of… Read More »How does AWS address one our biggest priorities, rooftop Safety?
There are many reasons why we choose Duro-Last and why we still choose it every day. First and foremost, it’s because of the company itself. Time and time again they have proved themselves to be focused on customer service. We believe the roofing material is only as good… Read More »Why did we choose Duro-Last?
How do heat-welded seams work? Why is it the best choice for Ohio? Our roofing crew members use heat guns, also known as welders. These heat guns generate air hot enough that it welds overlapping pieces of PVC membrane, creating a single sheet of membrane. This eliminates the chances of water… Read More »Heat-Welded Seams & Ohio
That’s right. PVC is a highly recyclable product unlike any other single-ply roof material. These other roof systems are much more likely to end up in a landfill, versus a PVC membrane. It’s just one more way that a Duro-Last PVC membrane fits within the “green” roofing… Read More »ReRoof & Then Recycle It
Understanding the makeup of a roof system can help a building owner to understand the nature of the repairs or replacement needed. The deck is the base of the system and the membrane acts as the first layer of defense. This image is an example of the layers for… Read More »The Layers of a Roof System