Preparing your commercial roof for a storm helps ensure adequate protection against storm elements, including heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. The storm preparation checklist below will guide you through checking for current roof issues, fixing them, and reducing the risk of future damage. Storm preparation checklist for commercial roofs How to protect your commercial… Read more »
With spring comes storm season across the Midwest, including Wisconsin. Storms can bring hail, high wind, and heavy rain, all of which can potentially cause damage to your commercial building’s roof and its contents. Preparing your commercial roof for storm season helps prevent damage and protects the building’s occupants and stored property. Steps to prepare… Read more »
Membrane roofing systems are composed of synthetic materials compounded into flexible sheets. They are among the most popular commercial roofing materials because of their cost-effectiveness, durability, and energy-saving properties. Generally, they’re used only on flat and low-slope commercial roofs. These roofs tend to collect water, so the roofing material needs to be waterproof to prevent… Read more »
A commercial roof inspection should be a regular part of your building maintenance plan. Regular roof inspections help identify issues early, protecting your investment in the building and its contents. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing a roof inspection on a commercial roof, whether it’s flat or sloped. How Often Should Your Commercial Roof Be… Read more »
To protect your commercial building from severe weather, you need a durable, flexible roofing system. The system must withstand temperature extremes without failing, and also withstand high winds and large hail. Storm-resistant commercial roofing materials, such as metal, plasticized membranes, and modified bitumen, will provide the protection you need to keep your occupants and property… Read more »
Because water can move both horizontally and vertically, tracing the source of a commercial roof leak can be tricky. And roof leaks don’t always have visible signs. Luckily, new technology helps roofers quickly trace a hidden leak’s path and repair it quickly to minimize damage. Visible signs of a roof leak Before moving on to… Read more »
Winter and spring storms in Wisconsin bring high winds, hail, rain, snow, and ice. Together, they can cause significant damage to your commercial building and roof: Once a storm has passed, and it’s safe to do so, you should inspect your building, including the roof, and the surrounding property for damage. When inspecting your roof,… Read more »
Storm season in Wisconsin can lead to hail-related roof damage. Large hailstones can cause dents, cracks, and punctures in your commercial roof. Each year, the state experiences 20-30 days with hail that’s 0.75 inches or larger. In 2024, nearly $2 million in hail-related damage was reported in Wisconsin, with $549,000 in property damage. To ensure… Read more »
When water intrudes into a roofing system, it can be difficult to trace its source. Water can move both vertically and horizontally within a building, and the multiple layers of building materials on a commercial roof can complicate leak detection. Professional roofers use thermal imaging (infrared imaging) to quickly trace the path of water and… Read more »
