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
By now you may have heard that a roof is only as good as the roof material. Or the roof is only as good as the crew that installed it. Both are correct. First, a proper roof design is essential to the roof lasting long-term. Not having proper water… Read More »3 Ways to Extend the Life Cycle of a Roof
There are many ways to resolve metal roof issues. Some are long term solutions while others provide a temporary or even a shorter term “bandaid” fix. Roof Cement Flashing Membrane Coatings Metal Retrofit Membrane Retrofit The last two options provide the longest length of protection. The metal retrofit can… Read More »Solutions for your Metal Roof system
We discussed this topic a little bit in our last blog about SRI, so what are we still talking about it? Because its important. Replacing black roofs with cool roofs makes an impact on a multitude of areas not limited to but including energy usage, urban heat islands, and… Read More »Why Choose a White Roof?
The phrase Dog Days of Summer describes the most oppressive period of summer, between July 3rd and August 11th each year. It is HOT out there. Stay safe, stay hydrated. Black roofs heat up just like black asphalt and a black t-shirt in the summer. The combination of the hot sun and the dark… Read More »The Dog Days of Summer – Cool Roofs
TIPS is a national purchasing cooperative that offers access to competitively procured purchasing contracts to its membership. How does my organization benefit from using a purchasing cooperative like TIPS? For governmental agencies such as public education organizations, higher education entities, and city or county governments, membership in… Read More »The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) & Flat Roofing