Category: Roofing

Inspecting and Preparing Your Roof this Fall

With autumn closing in and winter not too far behind it, the time has come to start prepping your business’ roof for the months ahead. There are several things to keep in mind to get your building’s roof ready for the inclement weather, especially if it is a flat-style construction. Your first move as a… Read more »

Improve Energy Efficiency with Wall and Roof Sheathing

The energy efficiency of buildings is becoming a growing concern for environmental and financial reasons. Not only are business owners increasingly interested in energy efficiency, but government regulations are requiring and rewarding greater efficiency as well. One way to improve energy efficiency is with the right wall and roof sheathing. Wall and roof sheathing serves… Read more »

Handling Hail: Your Building’s Roof and Summer Storms

Summer hail storms are a common part of life in the summer. Vehicles can be stored in a garage to protect them from hail damage, but buildings are largely at the mercy of the weather. Fortunately, some roof styles handle hail storms better than others, but how well your roof handles hail depends on several… Read more »

What Is on Your Roof?

When we look at the roofing of our homes and businesses, we know it’s functional, but many of us have no idea what it’s made of. Let’s take a look at five of the most common roofing materials and what advantages they can offer. Shingles This type of roofing is the most common on residential… Read more »

Reduce Your Lighting Costs by Adding Skylights

When it comes to your business, your goal is to keep costs down, revenues up and your employees happy and productive. Would you believe that you could accomplish all of this simply by installing skylights in your roof? That’s right. Skylights are a cost-friendly way to add more natural light into your building while also… Read more »

Importance of Roof Vents at Commercial Properties

Proper roof ventilation is of utmost importance in any kind of building, no matter if it’s a residence or a commercial structure. In a commercial property, however, bad roof ventilation can do serious harm, and even worse, you may not notice the issues caused by poor roof ventilation at a commercial property as quickly as… Read more »

Tough Winter? Spring Maintenance for Your Building’s Roof

With the last couple weeks of winter approaching, that means nicer weather is on the way. However, that also means the roofing on our companies buildings has taken some punishment from the cold season, especially here in Ohio where we experience extreme weather changes during the winter. So before any damage that has occurred turns… Read more »

Pitch Perfect: Understanding the Pros and Cons

If you like music, you probably think of singing when the word “pitch” is mentioned. However, pitch has an entirely different meaning when it comes to your roof. A roof’s pitch is the steepness of the grade on the roof, and just like music, a roof can have a flat or sharp pitch, too. A… Read more »

Need a Roof For Your Business? Better Use Metal!

If you’re a business owner, you know you are faced with tons of decisions every day, especially when it comes to your building. So when roofing needs to be decided on, what do you choose? You could go single-ply or shingles, but the most reliable and durable choice for roofing would be to go with… Read more »

Inspecting Your Roof Before Winter

Winter is right around the corner, which means that this is the time of year to make sure that your roof is ready for the snow and ice ahead. A quality roof is designed for decades or more, but problems can emerge, especially if there’s been extreme weather or animals making a mess of your… Read more »