Shieldline Roofing https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Home What does “positive drainage” mean in roofing terms? How do you price unforeseen deck replacement fairly? How much additional weight can an existing roof deck support? What is the difference between a walkway pad and a traffic deck? When is a structural engineer required to evaluate a roof deck? What is ASTM E907 / FM 1-52 field uplift testing? What are fastener pull-out testing requirements for existing decks? What documentation should accompany every change order request? What is a cementitious wood-fiber (Tectum-type) deck and how does it perform? Should I use design-build or design-bid-build for a roofing project? What is a force majeure clause and how should it be written for hurricanes? What is meant by the “field” of the roof versus perimeter and corner? What is a curb adapter and when is one used? How does the roofing labor shortage affect project scheduling in Florida? What is a target patch and where is it used? How do tariffs and supply chain disruptions affect roofing costs? How should weather delays be handled contractually in Florida? What is a reglet and what types are used in commercial roofing? What is a liquidated damages clause in a roofing contract? What is a dead valley and why is it a chronic problem area? What are typical progress payment milestones on a roofing job? What is a dead-level roof and is it ever acceptable in Florida? What is a schedule of values and why does it matter? What is the difference between a wet flash and a dry flash? When should retainage be released on a roofing project? What happens to the roof warranty if a third-party solar company works on the roof? What is retainage and what percentage is typical in Florida? What maintenance access paths should be planned on a solar roof? How does membrane type affect available solar attachment options? Should roof and solar work be procured under a single contract? What is a solar-ready roof design? What does “dry-in” mean on a roofing project? What is a T-joint and why is it a common leak point? What lead times should I expect for common roofing materials? How do material escalation clauses work in roofing contracts? What is back-nailing and why is it done? What is value engineering and what are its risks in roofing? What is the bond line in a fully adhered roof system? How do I evaluate a bid that is dramatically lower than the others? What is a slip sheet and when is one required? Can gypsum roof decks still be reroofed in Florida? What are the signs of a deteriorating lightweight insulating concrete deck? How is a corroded steel deck evaluated for reuse during a reroof? What is a deck core cut and what does it reveal? How do I determine what type of deck is under my existing roof? What is a pre-bid site walk and should attendance be mandatory? What is a recover board and how does it differ from a cover board? What is the difference between a base sheet and an interply sheet? How many bidders should be invited to a commercial roof project?