Year: 2026

Permanent rooftop guardrails are an important form of passive fall protection for commercial and industrial buildings. Unlike temporary warning lines or personal fall-arrest systems, permanent guardrails can provide continuous protection…

When planning a commercial roof in Florida, property owners and building managers may encounter two different sets of requirements: the Florida Building Code (FBC) and FM requirements, generally associated with…

Commercial roofing projects involve materials and equipment that can create spill risks, including adhesives, solvents, coatings, fuels, oils, asphalt products, and other chemicals. Without proper planning, spills can damage property,…

Fascia and coping are important components of a commercial roofing system because they help protect roof edges, walls, insulation, and membrane assemblies from weather exposure. In Florida and other hurricane-prone…

A davit system is a rooftop access and fall-protection system designed to help workers safely reach, maintain, inspect, repair, or clean the exterior of a commercial building. Davits are commonly…

Galvanic corrosion at a commercial roof edge occurs when two dissimilar metals come into electrical contact in the presence of moisture. Over time, this electrochemical reaction can cause one metal…

Roof anchors are critical fall-protection components for commercial buildings, especially when workers perform roof inspections, maintenance, repairs, HVAC work, or other activities near roof edges. A common question from building…

Coastal commercial buildings face some of the most demanding roofing conditions in the United States. Salt-laden air, high winds, intense sunlight, heavy rain, and hurricanes can accelerate corrosion and damage…

Yes, existing edge metal can sometimes be reused during a commercial reroof, but it should never be reused automatically. The decision depends on the condition, attachment, design, material, compatibility, and…

Window washing tie-backs are a critical part of safe commercial building maintenance, particularly when workers use rope descent systems (RDS), davits, outriggers, parapet clamps, or other suspended access equipment. A…