A commercial roof maintenance plan should include both routine inspections and minor repairs, not inspection alone. For building owners and facility managers, the purpose of preventive roof maintenance is to…
- August 14, 2026
How is a tapered insulation system designed and laid out?
A tapered insulation system is a key component of many commercial roofing assemblies, especially on low-slope and flat roofs where proper drainage is essential. Instead of using insulation with the…
A long-neglected commercial roof should not be placed into a routine maintenance program without first determining its current condition. Years of deferred maintenance can leave hidden leaks, deteriorated flashing, damaged…
- August 14, 2026
Which should come first: the new roof or the new rooftop units?
When a commercial building needs both a new roof and new rooftop HVAC units, one of the most important questions is: Which should be installed first—the roof or the rooftop…
When a commercial roof is replaced, the existing roof maintenance agreement does not always continue automatically under the same terms. In most cases, the agreement should be reviewed and updated…
Laboratory and research building roofs require more detailed planning than many conventional commercial roofs because the roof often supports complex mechanical systems, laboratory exhaust equipment, sensitive research operations, and numerous…
When a commercial building needs both a roof replacement and HVAC replacement, coordinating the two projects can save time, reduce costs, and prevent damage to newly installed roofing. HVAC equipment…
Yes, roof runoff can often be harvested for irrigation on a commercial property. Rainwater harvesting collects water from the building’s roof, directs it through gutters and downspouts, filters it, and…
Roof drainage is a critical part of commercial building design because rainwater must be safely moved away from the roof and discharged without creating flooding, erosion, ponding, or drainage problems…
Universities manage roofing differently from a single-building property because a campus may contain dozens or hundreds of buildings with different roof systems, ages, uses, and replacement histories. The most effective…