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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
(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
At Reliable Roofing, we are committed to installing and maintaining commercial roofing systems that you can count on for the best possible protection. We are also committed to using cutting-edge technology to protect your building and lower your roofing costs. Finally, we are committed to offering our customers green solutions which also make strong fiscal Read More
Finding a leak in a commercial roof can be stressful, especially when you know that it hasn’t been replaced for years. But there may actually be a simple fix, even decades after being installed. Not to say that this is the case for you, rather, there are signs to look for that can help you Read More
Modified bitumen roofing, being asphalt-based, is designed for low slope roofs. “Mod-bit” has been successfully used in the United States for over 40 years. Its unique properties give it many of the benefits of old-fashioned built-up roofing (think tar and gravel) and some of the convenience of today’s single-ply roofing systems. If you are re-roofing Read More
Philosophers have long asked, “if a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?” At Reliable Roofing, we say, “That’s not the correct question!” The correct questions is: Did that tree damage the roof membrane? Flat roofs (a/k/a “low sloped roofs”) are more prone to Read More
Flat roofs offer numerous advantages to commercial properties. Unfortunately, even architects have misconceptions about flat roofing, incorrectly believing these roof types equate to problems. Only with the subfreezing temps of winter weather can obstacles to certain kinds of roof repair occur. Commercial property owners favor flat roofs primarily because of their overall cost-effectiveness. Materials and Read More
One type of commercial roofing membrane is becoming increasingly popular: thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The TPO roof offers a number of sizable advantages, from cost effectiveness to energy efficiency. But to maximize the benefits of TPO roof, it must be routinely cleaned and properly maintained. What is TPO roofing? TPO roofs consist of thermoplastic polyolefin, which Read More
Commercial flat roofs are economical and convenient. Flat roofs are found on all varieties of commercial structures, such as warehouses, factories, retail stores, apartment buildings and even schools. Flat roofs function with very little slope, and roof insulation is crucial. The type of insulation makes a substantial difference when it comes to energy-savings, water intrusions Read More
Dear Customers, Suppliers and Friends of Reliable Roofing, As you know, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 this afternoon. This order is commonly known as the “stay-at-home” order in the governor’s attempt to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Because Reliable Roofing is a construction company, we are allowed to operate under several Read More
