Flat roof problems can be frustrating. Flat roofs are often large and surveying them for leaks, and other problems can be challenging. By far, the best way to avoid flat roof problems is to have it installed properly in the first place. But that’s not all you can do if your flat roof has developed [...]
We typically think about leaky roofs as a big impact on our wallet. However, they can also make a big impact on our health. This is especially a concern for commercial building owners, who might impact the health of dozens or hundreds of people by letting a leaky roof go unhandled. Here are some of [...]
Your roof may be a very appealing place for the local birds to hang out. In cold weather in particular, birds turn to gutters to find a drink. If there are gaps in your roof’s edge, birds may get into your attic to get shelter from the weather. And in spring, they can build [...]
The expensing rules for commercial roofs in 2020 have changed. If your business has purchased a new roof in the past, you may have had to write off the cost of the roof over several years, perhaps even 39 years. Many roofs need to be replaced a second time before this depreciation period was even [...]
There are plenty of situations where you may need to know how much weight your roof can support. If you own a commercial flat roof you may be curious if it can support a new packaged HVAC system, or the weight of your maintenance crew. Homeowners may be concerned that their roof won’t support [...]
As a townhouse roof covers more than one dwelling and townhouses are often owned by organizations and landlords, you may be a bit confused about who is responsible when you need roof repairs. Does the HOA or a co-operative foot the bill? Or do you and your neighbor have shared roof responsibility? There is [...]