Wall flashings are one of the most important details on an asphalt roof, but they are often overlooked until an active leak appears. At the point where a horizontal roof surface meets a vertical wall, the roofing system has to manage water, movement, weather exposure...
A roof penetration can be one of the most vulnerable details on a commercial roof. Pipes, conduits, vents and other components pass through the roof surface, creating a transition that needs to remain secure through weather, temperature changes and normal building...
Loose metal, cutoffs and flashing scraps can create avoidable problems on nearly any commercial roof. The roof shown in this example is an asphalt system, where leftover gutter tin can shift across the surface, contribute to drainage-area debris and potentially damage...
How Roof Coatings Help Institutions Manage Budget, Safety and Timing Old school roofs are more than just buildings. They are community staples where kids learn, grow and spend their days. But like many institutional facilities, schools face unique roofing challenges....
What’s Piling Up on Your Roof? If you’re seeing piles of granules in your gutters and downspouts and you know your roof is older, your asphalt roof is sending you a warning. Those granules are meant to protect the roof from UV damage, fire, wear from foot traffic and...
