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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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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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Roof Blisters And Delamination: Know the Differences and Protect Your Roof
Blisters and delaminations aren’t the same issue, but they have similar symptoms and cause similar problems. They both attack the roof’s surface and, if left to fester, both make a roof system…
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3 Tips For A Long Roof Life: From Design To Maintenance Extend Longevity
The roof is one of the biggest investments you’ll make for your building. The longer it lasts, the better your return on investment. There are three critical steps to increase the length…
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Foot Traffic, Dropped Tools, And Roof Machinery: Some Roofs Have To Defend Against Many Threats
If a building houses expensive, critical machinery, it needs an extra-tough roof. From its design through to the maintenance plan, a roof that isn’t prepared to defend the machinery below it could…
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