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 »
Ice dams form after snowstorms and are caused by the heating and refreezing of melting snow. Protecting your home from their damage requires preparation and proper maintenance after snow falls. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is created when snow at the top of your home’s roof melts during the day and refreezes… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Whether it’s rain, wind, snow, or hail, extreme weather can do damage to your building, and your roof. Knowing what to do immediately after a storm can help protect your commercial building and its contents from further damage, as well as limit costs. First steps include performing a damage assessment, documenting it with photos or video, and contacting your insurance company to file a claim, if necessary.
Ice dams form on sloped roofs due to temperature differences across the roof’s surface. They can cause potentially expensive damage to your roof, interior ceilings, walls, and floors, as well as personal belongings, if left untreated. This article will explain how ice dams form, the signs you may have one, the safest way to remove… Read more »
Flat roofs are particularly vulnerable to snow and ice. Their lack of a steep slope allows snow, water, and ice to accumulate, increasing the roof’s weight and stressing the building’s structural framework. In addition, snowmelt and ice can damage roof membranes, leading to water infiltration, leaks, and interior mold or mildew growth. Here’s more about… Read more »
