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The NOT SO Hidden Cost of Neglect: Skipping Commercial Flat Roof Maintenance Leads to Skyrocketing Replacement Costs and Shortened Roof Life

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  By Mike Zimmermann and Mel Thillens Commercial flat roofs are an essential part of any business property, protecting the building, inventory, and occupants from the elements. However, many property owners and facility managers make the costly mistake of ignoring regular maintenance—only to face astronomical replacement costs down the line.   Small Problems Become Big Read More

Reliable Roofing Drone Inspection Services

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Reliable Roofing is excited to introduce our state-of-the-art drone inspection service for commercial buildings in the Chicagoland area. Our advanced drones capture high-resolution images to create a precise 3D photo model of your building, allowing us to easily identify spots that may need urgent maintenance or restoration. This innovative approach ensures a thorough and efficient Read More

Reliable Roofing Inspection Process

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At Reliable Roofing, we understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of your commercial building’s roof. Our comprehensive commercial roof inspection service provides a detailed report on the condition of your roof, highlighting any deficiencies and identifying areas that require urgent corrective actions or repairs. Our expert inspectors utilize advanced techniques to detect trapped moisture Read More

Contract Basics for Commercial Roofing*

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  Contracts are the necessary documents that must be drafted and signed for contractors to secure jobs.  They are legally binding documents between the contractor and the person or entity contracting their services that spell out the terms of the job and the timeframe for the job to be completed. However, sometimes contracts can have Read More

Commercial Property Maintenance Checklist

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  Commercial properties require maintenance to keep the building in good condition and prevent problems that can lead to expensive repairs.  As important as this is, businesses and property owners sometimes neglect routine building maintenance either because they are busy, the expense of maintenance appears to be too great for the benefit, or they just Read More

Why Commercial Roofers Should Review Contracts Thoroughly Before Signing

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Often faced with various types of paperwork, including their own job-related documents and customer bid packages, contractors find themselves repeatedly encountering contracts. While contracts may not always be explicitly labeled as such, they govern the legal instructions for project execution. This complexity often leads busy professionals to sign contracts without thorough review, which can result Read More

Reliable Roofing TPO flat roof on New Construction

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In this video, we showcase the installation of a TPO membrane on the flat roof of a newly constructed convenience store in the Chicago area. Our skilled teams affix rigid polyisocyanurate roofing insulation and secure the single-ply TPO roofing membrane using the mechanical attachment technique.

The Consequences of Going with the LOW LOW Bidder

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  Most building owners and facility managers understand the importance of maintaining the commercial building’s flat roof. However, at some point in the roof lifecycle, leaks, degradation, and age make a roof replacement necessary. So, the owner goes out for bid to replace the roof. They typically obtain bids from at least 3 bidders.  And Read More

Why Preventative Maintenance for Your Flat Roof is Important

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Flat roofs are installed on a variety of buildings, including office buildings, warehouses, factories, apartments, and condominiums.  While the designed lifespan of a flat roof system can be as long as 30 years, 20 is the most common useful life.  However, to achieve the designed useful life, and perhaps longer, regular preventative maintenance is the Read More

The Advantages of FleeceBACK TPO

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(Fleeceback TPO being installed directly over existing EPDM (rubber) roof)   In this blog we want to introduce Fleeceback TPO and discuss some of the advantages of using this premium roofing membrane. First, what is a roof membrane?  Your flat roof is made up of several components called an “assembly”.  The possibilities for flat roof Read More