SPF Roofing and Insulation
Ice Dams—What They Are and Why You Should Worry
Considering that summer weather lasts roughly half of the year, North Texas business owners easily forget the possibility of cold weather damage to their commercial roofs. We worry far less about brutal cold, heavy snow, freezing rain, or ice dams than about storm damage caused by hail, torrential rains, or high winds. When we think…
Read MoreElastomeric Roof Coatings—How They Save You Money
If your commercial building’s roof is wearing out due to the harsh North Texas weather conditions, you’re probably a little nervous about the significant cost of replacing it. You may have been trapped in the patch-and-repair cycle for years, which slowly drains you of time and money whenever there’s a heavy rainfall. However, there is…
Read MoreRepairing 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 Coatings—Get the Most From Your TPO Roofing System
TPO roofing systems are among the most popular choices for commercial buildings. They’re affordable, durable, single-ply roofing membranes that cover the entire surface of your building. They’re attached mechanically or with adhesives. They have reflective properties that help keep utility costs down, which makes these systems seem particularly well-suited to the southern states. Those promised…
Read MorePreventing Wind Damage to Your Commercial Roof — Invest in SPF
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 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 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…
Read MoreClosed Cell Foam vs Open Cell Foam — Which Is Best for Commercial Use?
When it comes to the question of closed cell foam vs open cell foam, the two types of polyurethane foam used for roofing and insulation are not the same, even though they often look similar and can be difficult to distinguish by simple appearance. These two families of polyurethane foam products bring very different advantages…
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