Lone Star Roofing is a third generation commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing company that has installed more than 10,000,000 square feet of roofing in Texas since 1971. In these articles, the experts at Lone Star Roofing share tips and tricks for improving any commercial roofing project.
Managing Your Roofing Project
It’s impossible to properly manage a commercial roofing project without physically getting up on the roof to inspect what is going on. If a developer isn’t willing to take this on himself, then the next best option is to hire a engineering manager who will handle those tasks himself and make sure to get onto the job site at least once a day.
Vetting Your Roofing Contractor
Re-roofing a commercial building is a major project, which is why the job should not be left to a roofing amateur. To find a roofer with the experience, certifications, and licensing required to handle such a job, check with the Better Business Bureau in your hometown and ask whether the company offers any workmanship warranties that guarantee its work.
Innovations in Eco-Friendly Roofing
The market for environmentally sustainable roofing has really expanded in the last decade with the increased presence of solar technology and green roofing techniques. Although both solar roofs and green roofs cost more money to build than those made with traditional materials, they will oftentimes save homeowners money in the long run thanks to reduced energy costs.
What to Know About Single Ply Roofing Systems
Before installing a single ply roofing system onto a building, it is important to weigh the pros and the cons. Although single ply systems are oftentimes cheaper and chemically superior to other systems, they also happen to be easier to puncture should a glass bottle get thrown atop them. Because of this, it is important that building owners speak with their roofers to determine whether single ply systems are really the best option for their unique situations.
Reasons to Replace a Hot Tar Roof
The biggest reason to replace a hot tar roof is the presence of a leak. Building owners should make sure to find and patch up any leaks on a hot tar roofing system as quickly as possible, because the longer a leak persists, the more likely it is that the entire roof will have to be torn up and a new one will have to be installed in its place.
