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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.
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
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
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
While a steel house may still sound like something from a science fiction movie, a steel roof is becoming a more and more common feature in contemporary architecture. Durable, lightweight, and modern looking, metal roofs – whether made from steel, aluminum, or other metal roofing materials – have gained increasing popularity among present-day designers, builders, Read More
Roofs commonly are built in one of two varieties: sloped and flat; although, a flat commercial roof is not 100 percent flat. The gentle, two-percent slope is hardly visible but necessary for numerous practical reasons. When it comes time to choose a business property, consider the advantages of a flat roof versus those of a Read More
