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Building an internal business case for portfolio-wide roof spend requires more than showing that individual roofs need repairs. Property owners, facility teams, and finance leaders need a clear picture of…

PVC roofing membranes are widely used on commercial buildings because they are durable, waterproof, energy-efficient, and resistant to many chemicals and environmental conditions. However, like any roofing system, a PVC…

For Florida commercial buildings, 60-mil PVC roofing membrane is a common recommended starting point, while 80-mil PVC may be a better choice for roofs exposed to severe weather, heavy foot…

Skylights are an important part of many commercial roofing systems, providing natural light while helping reduce the need for artificial lighting. However, building owners often assume that a roof warranty…

When engineers design a commercial or industrial roof for wind, they must consider more than the wind pushing or pulling on the outside of the building. Wind can also create…

When designing a commercial roof for wind, one of the most important distinctions engineers and roofing professionals need to understand is the difference between Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load…

Effective Wind Area (EWA) is an important factor in commercial roof wind design because it helps determine how much wind pressure a roof fastener, membrane attachment, or other roof component…

When designing or evaluating a commercial roof, one of the most important wind-related considerations is components-and-cladding (C&C) wind pressure. These pressures describe the forces that wind applies directly to individual…

Tile roofing systems are designed to provide long-lasting protection against Florida’s harsh weather conditions, including intense sunlight, heavy rain, hurricanes, and strong winds. However, individual roof tiles can crack, break,…