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Leak Repair
Can Your Employees Handle A Roof Leak?Use This Checklist To Fix The Issue Quickly
It’s the roofing contractor’s job to repair water penetrations, but there are precautions facility managers can take to make the roofer’s job easier, get the anomaly resolved faster, and save time and…
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Multiple Building Repairs, One Contractor: Why The Best Roofers Have the Best Connections
When water penetrates a building’s exterior, the source could be traced to any element in the entire envelope (the building’s exterior shell). The roof, doors, curtain walls, canopies, paint, or windows could…
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Business Management Includes Roof Management: Why Top Officers Should Get Involved
CEOs and other executive staff need to be informed about the roofs in their portfolios. Though roof management is often left to contractors, those high-level personnel with a vested interest in the…
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Does Your Building Need Extra Protection? When To Use — And When To Avoid — A Roof Coating
Is a roof coating worth the investment? Some buildings can benefit from the addition of a roof coating, but in other cases, it adds unnecessary expenses and potential issues. To get the…
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Simple Roof Repair Or Total Replacement? Ask The Right Questions To Find The Right Solutions
A roof leak can stoke panic in building owners and facilities managers who don’t know if the repairs will be quick and economical – or long and costly. All owners and managers…
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The Unexpected Is Always Just Around The Corner — Develop A Roof Emergency Plan To See You Through
Emergency repairs are inevitable over the course of a roof’s life. When leaks or other issues arise, building owners with a plan can handle emergency repairs quickly and efficiently and then move…
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Roof Inspection Reports Speak Volumes: Are You With The Right Roofing Partner?
An inspection report is only as valuable as the contractor that implements it. Experienced, credible contractors conduct thorough, detailed inspections that empower the building’s owner or manager to make informed decisions. A…
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Roof Snow Doesn’t Have To Cause Big Problems — Avoid Repairs By Removing It Correctly
A well-built roof can tolerate snow, ice, and winter storms – for a few seasons, at least. But there is a right way and a wrong way to deal with winter’s white…
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UV Light And The Risk of Roof System Degradation
The sun’s heat and radiation can damage a roof system over time and create energy inefficiency, even in a temperate climate. This means building owners have some important decisions to make before…
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Summer Storm Roof Damage: Is Your Roof Ready For Severe Weather?
Everyone knows that cold, snowy winters can wreak havoc on a roof. But building owners should be aware that summer storms – which tend to be fast and fierce –can be as…
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