Dry rot is caused by a fungus that eats the cellulose in wood even in relatively dry conditions. Yes, your roof can collapse from a dry rot infection. In the end, any wood that has been infected by dry rot turns into a fine powder, with the cellulose completely eaten away. When this happens to [...]
Dry rot is a bane for any roofer, carpenter, or anyone who works on homes. Dry rot will desiccate wood, leaving it crumbling into cubes and then turning it into a fine powder. When in a roof, dry rot can become a serious structural problem that destroys wood and causes roof collapse. So, what causes [...]
When you’re running a warehouse, limiting your downtime is essential. Roof repairs and installations are one of the major tasks that can limit the use of your warehouse. You want to minimize the time and disruption from installations and also avoid repairs. That means that both ease of installation and quality should be top concerns [...]
Yes, you can walk on an EPDM roof. However, you should not do so regularly unless the roof has been modified to allow for regular foot traffic. We’ll explain more about what you should consider when walking on the roof and how an EPDM roof can be modified for regular use. Issues with Walking on [...]
Office buildings usually have large, flat roofs. If you’re managing an office building, you may be unaware of the roof options you have on these larger buildings. When you dip your toe in to research your options, you’ll find there are many. So, which is best? The short answer is that TPO or EPDM roofing [...]
Flat roofs represent a significant investment and protect the rest of your building. When they fail, they cause a huge scramble for professional help and replacement—which also costs you too. So, avoiding flat roof failure is an important part of caring for any building. To avoid failure, you need to know what causes it in [...]