Foam Insulation and R-Value — A False Measurement
When asked to insulate commercial buildings, we often recommend SPF (spray polyurethane foam) insulation. R-value, the commercial rating for insulation, isn’t the reason.
R-value is an out-of-date calculation originally meant to rate the efficiency of insulation products and was adopted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect consumers against false sales claims.
Foam Insulation — R-value Is Out of Date
Even though SPF has the highest R-value per inch, it gets an inaccurate rating.
R-value is based almost entirely on the thickness of the wall filled with spun fiberglass batt insulation, measured in inches. Thicker insulation material always receives a more favorable final R-value rating, no matter how efficient the material itself actually is.
In the Face of Disaster, Texas Stands Together
Thanks to our great team of employees, customers, suppliers, friends, and people who just wanted to help, we are going to be able to help the people in Orange, TX affected by Hurricane Harvey and make a positive impact in their lives.
Thanks to their generous donations of time, money, and resources, here’s what we’re able to provide for these folks who are still so desperately in need:
- 1092 cases of water on 13 pallets
- 1 pallet of garbage bags
- Several pump-up sprayers
- Many pairs of gloves
All of that ships out today thanks to Southeastern Freight Lines in Ft. Worth, TX. It was going to take at least 4 DFW Urethane trucks and trailers to make this delivery, but they gave us a great discount on freight and made our contribution possible!
Insulation for Metal Buildings — Getting Control of the Temperature
Let’s talk about insulation for metal buildings.
Cooling and energy costs are certainly cause for concern in this part of the country, where we have a lot of direct sunlight and triple-digit temperatures — insulation for metal buildings is important for many homes and businesses.
You might think that extreme heat and sun would ruin the appeal of metal structures, but proper insulation for metal buildings can help control the energy expense and allow you to take advantage of the many positives they offer.
Flat Roof Repair — Is Replacement My Only Option?
Let’s talk about flat roof repair at your business.
Imagine this very realistic situation.
You Think There’s a Problem
You open the door of your business and walk in for another busy day of work. You have a lot to do and a lot on your mind.
This Elastomeric Roof Coating Can Extend the Life of Your Roof
Are you familiar with the benefits of an elastomeric roof coating?
If you are concerned about cutting down your utility costs as well as extending the life of your roof, you need to consider a roof coating system.
Rubber Roofing Repair — Consider a Silicone Roof Coating System
Let’s talk about two things that don’t go together very well — rubber roofing and the Texas weather.
The summer weather in North Texas can be disastrous for your commercial rubber roofing. The heat this season will likely be severe, with temperatures for June through August expected to be above average in the region.
Such high temperatures in the heat of the day are followed by significant cooling throughout the night, with fluctuations of nearly 100 degrees on a typical summer day.
TPO Roofing — Extending the Life of Your TPO Roof With a Silicone Roof Coating System
TPO roofing is one of the most popular roofing system choices in Texas, and in the U.S. generally — in fact, just last year, TPO roofing systems accounted for nearly half of single-ply roofing sales nationally.
If you lease or own a commercial building, there’s a good chance that you have a TPO roofing system — these systems are especially popular in the southern states (like Texas) because they generally cost less than most roofing systems while still being excellent at reflecting UV light and keeping cooling costs down in the summer.
Commercial Roof Replacement — How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Roof
Commercial roof replacement is something most business owners never want to have to think about — the kind of thing that haunts your dreams and leaves you in a cold sweat.
It doesn’t have to be so bad — in fact, with spray polyurethane foam roofing systems (which we happen to specialize in), your business often doesn’t have to be interrupted at all while we install the system on top of your existing roof, replacing, of course, aged and weathered components.
Wind Damage — Roof Issues Caused by Severe Winds Are Hard to Detect
Wind damage to a roof (especially a commercial roof) can be just as damaging as, if not more damaging than, damage caused by hail. Damaging winds, defined as winds exceeding 50–60 mph, account for half of all severe weather reports in the lower 48 states.
Although hail is often viewed (especially here in North Texas) as the greatest threat to your roof, wind damage is absolutely something you should be thinking about, especially after a severe storm comes through North Texas.
The reason is simple—damage caused by wind can be much subtler than damage caused by hail, and it is often difficult to diagnose.
Hail Damage On a Commercial Roof — It’s Not Just Hail Threatening Your Building
Hail damage can seem like the end of the world.
When a hailstorm hits, and hits hard, entire communities are often devastated. Even small-sized hail (pea-sized) can damage the roof of your business, your home, your car, and even equipment left outside.
And when hail starts to creep up in size, the danger magnifies — and so does the fear. While the news might love to report on baseball-sized hail (I suppose it makes a good headline), business owners like us live in fear of hail of this magnitude.
Unfortunately, even the strongest roof is unlikely to be able to stand up to hail this massive — that’s what insurance is for.
