Posts by DFW Urethane
Repairing and Preventing Leaks at the Seams
An elastomeric roof coating (also known as a silicone coating) extends the life of your roof in 2 ways. The coating, which is applied as a liquid, fills in the leaks you already have. It also strengthens and reinforces the leak-prone seams found in every conventional commercial roof. These coatings remain flexible and move with…
Read MoreElastomeric Roof Coating—Solving the Mod-Bit Problem
A modified bitumen (mod-bit) roofing membrane is one of the most popular commercial roofs available. They can be costly to install and repair, which makes protecting your investment all the more important. The roof is your building’s main defense against the weather, and, despite their popularity, mod-bit roofs have some serious drawbacks you can mitigate…
Read MoreElastomeric Roof Coatings—Prevention Matters When Severe Weather Strikes
Severe storms carrying heavy rain, high winds, and hail are appearing frequently and with little warning as the 2019 North Texas summer gains momentum. Prevention is the key to protecting your business when unpredictable severe weather strikes. Unfortunately, many businesses find themselves unprepared. An elastomeric roof coating may be the solution your aging commercial roof…
Read MoreElastomeric Coatings—Get the Most From Your TPO Roofing System
TPO roofing systems are among the most popular choices for commercial buildings, but we are starting to see some premature wearing of the top layer of the thermoplastic. Many of the raw materials are coming from China. With the shortages worldwide, we only hope that they will continue to use the highest quality raw materials…
Read MoreProper Edge Detail Is Critical on All Commercial Roofs
Wind is a big deal for residents of North Texas and Oklahoma. People in our region love telling stories of historic tornadoes or big storms with serious, straight winds. It’s almost a point of pride that we live in such adverse conditions without flinching. Unfortunately, for local commercial building owners, wind is a very real…
Read MoreReflective Roof Options Save Your Business Money
Day after day under the harsh sun, your commercial roof is taking a solar beating. When you consider North Texas’s sunny climate, combined with the almost-year-round high temperatures, you can expect premature aging and high utility costs with traditional roofing systems. Are you wondering what you can do about the weather’s effects on your business’s…
Read MoreThe Best Insulation to Reduce Your Utility Bills
There have been many days above 105 degrees this summer, and it’s only going to get worse… That makes this fall your opportunity to consider better insulation to reduce your utility bills. It’s a great investment for the future. If you’re like many business owners, you’ve probably been taking a hard look at your electric…
Read MoreClosed Cell Spray Foam Fights the Summer Heat
Summer is here again, and temperatures have already climbed to extreme highs — do you have energy-saving closed cell spray foam roofing and insulation installed at your commercial building? You should — I’ll explain. The harsh summer conditions of North Texas mean the utility costs for energy consumption are skyrocketing as you attempt to keep…
Read MoreIf You Have a Leaky Rubber Roof, Coating Options Could Prevent Costly Replacement
Before you make the really expensive decision to replace your commercial EPDM or rubber roof, you might want to consider an alternative — when it comes to rubber roofs, coating options are available that could help cover some of the inherent shortcomings of these roofing systems and extend the life of your existing roof.
Read MoreChoosing Flat Roof Materials — What to Do When It’s Time to Replace My Commercial Roof
There are a lot of choices on the market for flat roof materials, and it can be difficult to choose which one is best when it comes time to replace that aging, leaky roof on your commercial building. It can seem like a tough decision at first glance. Let’s consider the pluses and minuses of…
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