A commercial roof is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your building, yet it’s often easy to overlook until problems arise. Leaks, rising energy costs, or visible damage can leave property owners and facility managers facing a critical question: should the roof be repaired, or is it time for a full replacement? […]
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When considering a roof replacement, there are numerous options available, each with their own unique benefits and drawbacks. A popular choice among these is a rubber roof, also known as an EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) roof. EPDM roofs are renowned for their durability, flexibility, and ease of installation, making them a favored option for
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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
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 poor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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