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 just […]
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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
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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
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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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Finding hail damage on your car or home’s siding – such as the big round dings – can be easy to find, let alone being noticeable. But finding the damage on a roof is a little more involved. Keeping your roof in good condition is vital towards preventing leaks and structural damage. When addressed in
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