Roof Maintenance in Vancouver a Challenge

October 10, 2012 Laura MacCormac

Roofing companies in Vancouver all face the same challenge. Constant rainy conditions span over a good chunk of the year, presenting many additional difficulties for those working in roof maintenance. But that’s just part of everyday life on Canada’s west coast. For businesses with a flat roof, performing regular roof maintenance is critical to maintaining […]

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Roof Maintenance is Key to Saving in the Long Run

Laura MacCormac

Most often, the only thing standing between the destructive force of nature and mankind is the roof over our heads. How is it, then, that so many business owners ignore roof maintenance until it is far too late? According to several flat roofers, roof maintenance is one of the most overlooked factors in building maintenance, […]

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Commercial Roofing Companies Recommend Semi-Annual Maintenance

September 7, 2012 Laura MacCormac

A commercial roofing contractor is often charged with the maintenance and upkeep of a business’s most important asset; the physical location in which business is conducted. However, most business owners rarely think about their go-to roofing company unless something has already drawn their attention to a problem. The unfortunate reality is that this type of […]

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Fall is Prime Time for Commercial Roofing Companies

Laura MacCormac

For a commercial roofing contractor, autumn is a funny time of year. Despite having an entire summer’s worth of beautiful weather in which to perform basic rooftop maintenance, many business owners are now rushing to squeeze in repairs and inspections before the colder weather begins. Commercial roofing companies will soon be overwhelmed with requests to […]

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Ventilation is Key to Avoiding Emergency Roof Repair

July 27, 2012 Laura MacCormac

Hot summer weather means that commercial roofing contractors across the country are gearing up for another busy season. For obvious reasons, the majority of roof services are performed during the warmer season, since accessibility makes for a much easier workload. What many people do not realize, however, is that the extremes of hot and cold […]

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Hiring Roof Services in the Summertime Makes All the Difference

July 26, 2012 Laura MacCormac

When it comes to commercial roofing, one of the most common problems is neglect. Because the roof of a building is so often out of sight, potential problems are often overlooked until it is too late. Emergency roof repair services then become necessary. With the hot summer months upon us, companies providing roof services are […]

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For Commercial Roofing, Summer Maintenance Prevents Winter Headaches

Laura MacCormac

In the harsh northern climate of most Canadian cities, business owners must have the foresight to anticipate many weather related structural problems before they have the chance to accumulate, potentially leading to costly repairs. Nowhere is this concept more relevant than in the field of industrial roofing. Although often out of sight, commercial roofing has […]

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Industrial Roofing Firms Can Help With Nesting Issues

May 28, 2012 Laura MacCormac

One of the surest signs of spring is the ongoing chorus of chirps and tweets from our feathered friends. But for business owners, these calls can be the first warning to a serious problem; one which affects nearly every property owner at one point or another and often requires costly emergency roof repair. Nesting birds […]

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The Importance of Proper Ventilation for Industrial Roofing

May 3, 2012 Laura MacCormac

Flat roofs are typically the top choice for commercial and industrial roofing. While it is both a common and efficient choice, there are some specific problems which can arise when a flat roof is improperly ventilated, often leading to a costly emergency roof repair. Because the roof consists of multiple layers of nearly impermeable materials, […]

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Keys to Maintaining a Flat Roof

May 1, 2012 Laura MacCormac

If you hire a professional in the  commercial roofing business, a very common choice that they will recommend for your infrastructure is the installation of a flat roof. This makes sense for a number of reasons, but what many people fail to realize is that proper maintenance and upkeep can save a business owner both […]

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