What to Do with Commercial Roof Leaks
Three Steps Summarize What to Do When Your Commercial Roof Is Leaking Often It starts small, with a drip in a doorway, a wet streak down a wall, a damp spot on the ceiling, a puddle on the floor. While shrugging off water intrusions as a simple annoyance or minor anomaly is common. That’s not […]
How To Get Maximum Lifespan from Your Commercial Roof
Commercial Roof Lifespan Let’s say your spiffy new commercial roof comes with a 25-year warranty. That means you can step back and forget about the surface topping your building, trusting it to protect the people, materials, equipment, and ideas inside, right? Wrong! Your commercial roof represents a substantial investment in your business, and like every […]
How Do You Know When to Patch, Repair, or Replace Your Commercial Roof?
Commercial Roof Repair & Replacement The simple answer is – when it leaks. Leaks indicate a compromised roof. That somewhere overhead there’s damage – a tear, a hole, a weakness, clogging, weathering, wear-and-tear. And while other indicators of roofing problems may be present, leaking – weather drips, seeps, stains, ponds, waterfalls, or mold (to name […]
How Snow & Ice Impact Your Roof
How Snow & Ice Impact Your Commercial Roof It is no mystery that certain weather conditions can destroy your commercial roof, and snow and ice are no exception. When you have a standard mechanically fastened roof with board insulation, warmed air from the inside of your building escapes through the cracks, holes, and seams. When […]
Environmentally Friendly Roofing Options
Environmentally Friendly Roofing Your commercial roof is exposed to harsh conditions like excess sunlight, heat, cold, rain, wind, and sometimes snow, sleet, and hail. If you’re lucky, your conventional roof will last you a good 20 years. When it comes to roofing, there are so many environmentally friendly options to choose from. If you’d like […]
What Makes a Good Roofer?
How to Choose the Right Roofing Contractor Replacing your roof is a big decision––and one that you should not take lightly! After all, your roof is one of the most important parts of your home’s structure. You’ll need a roofing professional who knows the ins and outs of roofing, and knows how to efficiently get […]
How Storms & Bad Weather Impact Your Roof
How Storms & Bad Weather Damage Your Roof Inclement weather can cause serious damage to your roof. Even if your home structure is built to handle extreme weather conditions, your roof may still be harmed. A bad storm can damage your roof in several ways––from your roof tiles to the inside of your home. Keep […]
Benefits of Having an Inspection to Assess Storm Damage
Roof Damage Inspection Benefits Storm season is upon us in the Midwest, which means storm-damaged roofs. If you’ve lived in Michigan in the summer, then you know what to expect: thunderstorms, strong winds, and sometimes inclement weather. There are a lot of reasons to have a professional roof inspection after your home sustains significant storm […]
Frequently Asked Questions About a New Roof
Roofing Questions & Answers As a homeowner, you probably understand that regular roof maintenance is the best way to maintain your roof’s integrity and lifespan. And while roof replacement is one of the best things you can do for your home––you probably have a lot of questions about the process. Lucky for you, Energy Shield […]
Spring Cleaning Your Roof Checklist
Let’s be real, most of us don’t think twice about cleaning or even checking our roofs every season, unless, that is, we notice a leak. As convenient as it seems, putting off regular roof maintenance can decrease the lifespan of your roof. Though winter feels like it will last forever––it won’t! This means you need […]
