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ROOFING NEWS

The latest roofing news and articles to help you better manage your roof assets.

Our roofing news blog covers all things roofing along with tips and tricks on how to better manage your roofing systems, save money on roof replacements and repairs along with the latest industry news.

Navigate Roofing Supply Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions

Information and tips on how to better navigate the choppy waters of supply chain disruptions and rising construction materials costs.
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Roof Coating

When Should I Apply a Roof Coating?

A roof coating is a cost effective way to extend the life of your roof. But first you must determine if and when should apply a roof coating system.
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Avoiding Roof Replacement Issues

Roof Replacement Issues and How to Avoid Them

When replacing a roof there are a lot of factors that you will want to consider. There are many unique roof replacement issues that are exclusive to each building and
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Florida Building Code Change

Florida Roofing Code Update for 2021

The Florida Building Code 7th Edition will officially take effect January 1, 2021 and includes significant changes to roofing requirements from the prior edition. Here are some of the more
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Drone Roof Inspection Benefits

Top 3 Benefits of Completing a Drone Roof Inspection

A drone roof inspection can provide different services and benefits to customers. As drones are continued to be developed and deployed, the opportunities for new services continues to grow as
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Metal Roof Repair Options

Metal Roof Problems: How to Solve Your Leaking Metal Roof Issues

If you are responsible for a metal roof system you most likely have had to deal with metal roof repair and roof leaks at some point. Metal roofs can experience
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Reduce Roof Installation Costs

1 Simple Way to Reduce Roof Installation Costs

One of the biggest hurdles I find when working with my clients on roof replacement options is the cost. Followed closely behind that is the desire for a quality product.
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Roof Core Cuts

Roofing Core Cuts Reveal Critical Information

Roofing can seem rather simple and straight forward. I mean it’s not like it's rocket science. Just show up, load your materials, and start doing the job, right? How difficult
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Rooftop Safety

Climbing to Safety: Making Rooftops Safe to Navigate

While anyone stepping foot on a commercial roof should be generally aware of the hazards, there are a variety of scenarios that could happen, or could have already happened, while
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Roof Leaks Affect Bottom Line

How Roof Leaks Affect Your Bottom Line

Maintaining a roof or planning a roof replacement can be a major investment and it can seem quite acceptable to put it off and use that bucket for just a
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Roofing Products Comparison

Roofing Products – Making the Grade…Not all Roofing Products are Created Equal

Many people pride themselves on finding the best product for the best deal possible. The problem comes when your knowledge of a product or trade is minimal and research is
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TPO Roofing

What is TPO Roofing?

What is TPO roofing is a question that many building owners and buyers ask when they go to purchase a new roof assembly. When considering replacing your roof system, it
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Roof Warranty Coverage Explained

Typical Roof Warranty Coverage Explained

Fully understanding a typical roof warranty can help you get the most out of your coverage. Most building owners or facility managers tend to focus on just the length of
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Tenant Roofer

Your Tenant, Your Roofer, Your Money – Why Having a Preferred Roofer is Important

Roof replacements can be expensive. So why let your tenants choose who works on your roof? Even if this seems like a good way to reduce your responsibility it can
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Roof Drainage Issues

Solve Roof Drainage Issues and Improve the Performance of your HVAC Units with Elevated Unit Stands

What if we told you that you could solve roof drainage issues and improve the performance of your HVAC units while protecting your units from high winds? Sound too good
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Rooftop Grease Containment

The Importance of Rooftop Grease Containment for Restaurant and Kitchen Roofs

We all understand the importance of regular roof maintenance in order to get the most out of your roof. However there are certain situations that call for extra roof maintenance
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Mystery of a Roof Leak

The Mystery of a Roof Leak

An ongoing roof leak can be a frustrating situation. I mean how hard can it really be for your roofer to find a roof leak? Sometimes it can be more
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Ballasted Roof System

Weighing in on Ballasted Roof Systems: Costly Issues You Need to Understand

When you are considering a new roof a ballasted roof system can seem like a good way to save money on the install but there are costly disadvantages to this
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DIY Rubber Roof Repair

D.I.Y. …R.? Rubber Roof Repair Slideshow

Two of the most important aspects of rubber roof repair and maintaining an EPDM roof system are the selection of the correct repair materials and the proper preparation of the
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PVC Roof

PVC – The Other White Sheet

PVC roofing membrane isn’t actually all that new. It’s actually been around since the mid 1960s. So why haven’t I heard of PVC in roofing you ask? Great question! PVC,
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What is causing my roof leak

What Is Causing My Roof Leak?

Roof leaks present multiple challenges for homeowners and building owners. Sometimes determining the source of the roof leak can be an even greater challenge. The source of the roof leak
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Roof Drain vs Roof Scupper

Roof Drain vs. Roof Scupper

Speaking the language of a roofing contractor can be a difficult skill to master. This is the case when a homeowner or building owner hears a contractor talking about a
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Replace Roof Shingle

D.I.Y. …R.? How to Correctly Replace a Roof Shingle

There’s doing it yourself and then there’s doing it yourself the RIGHT way! We all like to do a little D.I.Y. when possible, if not only to save some cash
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Finding a Roofing Contractor

“It’s Not You, It’s Me…” Finding the Right Roofing Contractor

Finding the right roofing contractor can be a little like a first date. Everybody is on their best behavior and you go out of your way to give that perfect
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Roof Maintenance Saves Money

Roof Maintenance Saves Money

So you don’t like the thought of throwing money away unnecessarily, huh? Who does, right? A lot of people don’t realize that there is an easy, cost effective way to
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Roof Leak Diagnosis

Roof Leak Diagnosis and Repair Tips

Are you having issues with on-going roof leaks that cannot be identified? When it comes to diagnosing and repairing your roof, do you get multiple opinions as to the source
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Deteriorated Roof Deck

How To Avoid Expensive Roof Deck Damage

Roof leaks left unattended can lead to extreme damage to your steel roof deck. What appears to be a minor annoyance at the time can result in serious catastrophic loss
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Trapped Moisture in Roofing System

3 Problems Caused by Trapped Moisture in Roofing Systems

When roof leaks occur there are many times when the leaks go unnoticed for an extended period of time. Insulation in the roof system typically soaks up moisture prior to
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Dealing with Lead-Based Paint

Dealing with Lead-Based Paint During Renovations

Are you completing renovations to a structure that may contain lead-based paint? Is your contractor certified by the EPA to mitigate the risks presented by renovations to a structure containing
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