The most wind-resistant commercial roofing system for Florida is one that has been engineered, tested, and installed to meet Florida’s strict wind uplift requirements rather than simply being made from…
Grease damage is one of the most common yet overlooked problems affecting commercial roofs, especially those on restaurants, commercial kitchens, food courts, and facilities with grease-producing exhaust systems. Unlike ordinary…
The short answer is yes—but only when the self-adhered roofing membrane is part of a Florida-approved roofing system that has been tested and installed according to manufacturer specifications. “Peel and…
Yes, there are specific building codes, fire safety standards, and material requirements that apply to restaurant roofs. While most building codes do not publish a separate chapter titled “restaurant roofing…
Yes, a commercial roof’s effective wind uplift resistance can decrease over time, even though its original laboratory-tested wind uplift rating does not change. The rating assigned during product testing remains…
Understand Florida’s roof drain and scupper code requirements to prevent common failures, ensure compliance, and protect your property from water damage.
When choosing a commercial roofing membrane, fire resistance is often one of the most important considerations—especially for restaurants, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, healthcare buildings, and other properties where fire safety is…
For most restaurant buildings, a properly installed and well-maintained TPO roof typically lasts 20 to 30 years, while a PVC roofing system often lasts 25 to 35 years or longer.…
FM Global and ASCE 7 are both widely referenced in commercial roofing and building design, but they serve very different purposes. The simplest way to understand the difference is this:…
Yes, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) roofing is generally more expensive than TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roofing when comparing both material and installation costs. However, the lower upfront price of TPO does not…