Having a maintenance program is essential for your roof. Many roofing warranties require one, so without it, you could forfeit your warranty. Sometimes, you can even get a warranty extension if your company has a good enough maintenance program. You have different options for a roof maintenance program, so choose one based on the needs and resources of your business.
Most modern shingle roofs are rated to withstand 90 mile-per-hour winds, although there are roofing products available for hurricane and tornado-prone areas that can withstand winds up to 150 MPH. Yet, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that light structural damage – including damage to shingle roofing – starts at wind speeds of 50 MPH.
Metal roofs last a long time but they don't last forever. Here are the top four reasons that even properly installed metal roofs in Indiana leak.
From drips and leaks to gutters that aren’t draining properly, there are several problems that affect the way your gutter system works. The following issues are common among both residential and commercial gutters, but fortunately, each problem is relatively easy to fix. We’ll show you the signs that indicate a faulty gutter system and a few ways to fix the problem once you’ve located it.
Metal roofing is widely popular in Indiana and for good reason. It's low maintenance, stands up to hail and high wind and can last for a very long time if installed correctly. But metal roofs don't last forever. Once your metal roof has reached the end of its service life, it can be tough to understand all of the metal roofing repair options on the market today.
Now that spring is officially here with the growing plants and sunshine warmth, there also comes the rain and storms that makes for some spring challenges for residential and commercial roofs. Before the spring showers begin building owners you should begin your roof inspection to know the current condition of your roofing system.
Thankfully, winter is over; many states got more snow than they had seen in decades. Elsewhere, unprecedented cold temperatures, freezing rain, black ice on the roads, and damage to property was just as bad. Hopefully, the snow has melted enough for home and business owners to take stock of their property and examine their roofs for structural or other damage.
Duro last roofing claims to be the “worlds best roof” backed by the roofing “industries Best Warranties.” In this article we’ll look at what the Duro-Last warranties cover, what they don’t cover, and is it worth it?
Periodic building maintenance allows for business operations to run unimpeded throughout the workday. After the harsh winter passes to make way for spring, most building maintenance focuses on the outdoor landscape and cleaning up the property. Often people forget to look upwards toward the roof where the most damage has occurred.
Roof flashings serve several purposes. It adds a finished look to your roof while helping to prevent wind and insect damage. However, flashing’s primary purpose is to ensure that your roof remains watertight. This is one roofing element that is sometimes ignored or poorly installed, but aside from the roofing material itself, flashings are the most important roofing components. Once you understand how flashing works, you’ll see why it is crucial to a long-lasting, watertight roof.
