What Makes A Roof “Green”?
What Makes A Roof “Green“? In the last edition, we explored some of the current trends with garden roofs, commonly called a “green” roof. Garden roofs are not the only green roofs on the market. There are a number of other ways that a roof can be categorized in this way. Here are the most […]
Reducing the Risk of Roof Ice Dams through Prevention
Ice dams are ridges of ice that form at the edge of a roof or around drains and prevent melting snow from draining off your roof. The water that backs up behind this ice dam can leak into the building and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas. Additionally, when the roof doesn’t […]
REFLECTIVE ROOF SYSTEMS OFFER OBVIOUS ENERGY SAVINGS?
REFLECTIVE ROOF SYSTEMS OFFER OBVIOUS ENERGY SAVINGS? We have done some articles in the previous editions regarding white roofs vs. black roofs and the debate that continues based on who you ask. It is assumed the debate will continue for years to come and codes will change and technology will “dramatically” improve the quality of […]
MONEY OVER YOUR HEAD! Preventive Maintenance Roofing
MONEY OVER YOUR HEAD. There was a time when roofs were not a maintenance item. That was before single ply roofs and all the new advances in materials to care for them were introduced into the roofing industry. But the days of neglecting your roof are over and are no longer thought of as a […]
