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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
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
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
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
As with working on any roof in Chicago, it gets windy, making it dangerous for any untrained worker. At Reliable Roofing, safety is our top priority. Before every job, we ensure that all harnesses are properly fitted to prevent the risk of injury during a commercial roofing service. Here’s a snapshot of our technicians getting geared Read More
Commercial food establishments, like restaurants, cafes, hospital kitchens and coffee shops, have a critical need for exhausting the air from their kitchens. This hot air, being contaminated with grease, comes from dishwashers, ovens, stoves and grills. The way out is often through the rooftop. The smoky, grease-laden air from commercial kitchens is expelled into ducts Read More
Now that Old Man Winter on the way out, it is important to understand what the winter has wrought on your flat roofing system. From unpredictable freezing and thawing cycles to heavy snows, severe winter weather can take a devastating toll on commercial roofs. Roofs, especially in locations that experience extreme weather, are manufactured to Read More
One of the biggest challenges business owners face when it comes to conducting roof work is finding the best contractor to do it. As many have their hands tied with business operations already, simply finding the time to do the research is difficult. But as this is not a decision to be making on a Read More
Many building owners have heard of TPO. But do you really know what it is and what goes into a TPO commercial roofing system? With TPO being one of the most popular roof systems, we explain the fundamentals here. Thermoplastic Polyolefin, known as TPO, is a commonly used roofing material that is also one of Read More
What is Modified Bitumen Roofing? Modified Bitumen systems are a modern evolution of the age-old built up roofing (BUR) systems in place on building as for 100s of years. BUR systems consist of multiple layers of roofing felt embedded in hot-mopped asphalt. Hot mopping is all but gone in modern roofing having lost its place Read More
