ALL ABOUT ROLL ROOFING AND THE PROCESS OF INSTALLATION

Roll Roofing is one of the most popular roofing systems in terms of commercial building roofing and industrial building roofing. The materials used for manufacturing the roll roofing are the same as the asphalt shingles, it is just made up in the rolled form. Asphalt shingles are more common in residential buildings. Whereas, Roll Roofing is commonly used in the flat roofing systems of commercial buildings. Roll roofing is also popular for the procedure of underlayment and flashing. When it comes to the types of roll roofing, then there are basically four types of roll roofing, which are commonly used in the commercial building roofing system. All the four types of Roll Roofing have their own benefits and limitations, depending on the type of roofing system.

When it comes to the costing of the roofing system, then roll roofing is considered to be one of the most inexpensive roofing systems available in the market as compared to others. Roll Roofing is also considered to be the best choice for low slope roofing, which is more common in commercial buildings. Roll Roofing is sometimes also used as the temporary system for the installation on the top of the underlayment. It has also been used for the roof covering process for making the roofing system stronger in various residential roofing as well. When it comes to the size of rolls, then they are 36 feet long and 36 inch wide. Roll Roofing comes in various colors. However, the most common colors which are used are white, brown and black.

THE INSTALLATION OF ROLL ROOFING

When it comes to the installation process of roll roofing then, it is one of the easiest and very less time-consuming processes. Roll Roofing is a single layer roofing membrane and it is installed in that way only. However, for better protection, sometimes double layers are also installed on the surface of the flat roofing. The most critical part of the installation process of Roll Roofing is that, if it is not installed properly then the lifespan of Roll Roofing would be very less. That is why, it is very important that the Roll Roofing should be installed with the professional roofing contractors only. Because it is very easy to install, sometimes people think of installing the Roll Roofing on their own.

However, this is not a very smart thing to do. The installation part is the most critical part of Roll Roofing and it directly affects the lifespan of the roofing system. If installed and maintained properly, then Roll Roofing could last up to decades. However, if not installed properly and not properly maintained, then the lifespan of Roll Roofing could be less than five years also. Due to the vulnerable nature of Roll Roofing, the Roll Roofing should be handled with very care. At the time of the installation process, temperature plays a major role. It is very important that you should not install Roll Roofing if the temperature is not appropriate for the installation process, otherwise it can crack immediately.

Naples Roofing is one of the leading roofing companies in the United States of America, based in Buffalo, New York. We have an experience of more than 40 years especially in terms of commercial and industrial buildings. If you are also thinking about installing the new roofing system for your commercial building, then Naples Roofing would be the best choice for you. Kindly call us for more information, we are eagerly waiting to serve you.

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ROOF INSPECTION OF YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOFING BEFORE THE WINTER SEASON ARRIVES?

As we all know that, it is very important for your commercial roofing that it should be fully ready and prepared for the winter season. Winters are really crucial for your commercial roofing, snow and ice in winters could lead to a major damage to the surface of your roofing and sometimes to your building as well. It’s very essential that your roofing should be prepared for the changing weather before the winter season hits. But what should we do to prepare our roofs for winters?? Well, the most common answer is ‘inspection’. Your commercial roofing should be inspected from the professional roofing contractors and experts at least a month before winters.

So that, if any minor damages will be there, then you can easily repair your commercial roofing in the meantime. Some building owners try to avoid the inspection procedure through the professionals and inspect their commercial roofing on their own, just to save a few bucks. They also avoid the professional’s inspection so that they will not have to pay for the major repairs, if the professional contractors ask them to do so. However, always remember that, this is not a very smart thing to do. Ignoring the minor issues of commercial roofing could lead to the major and serious damages to your roofing and building as well. You should always hire professional roofing contractors for the inspection process of your commercial roofing.

They can easily take care of this job for you even in a better way. Due to the natural calamities, your commercial roofing faces various issues throughout the year. And when the winter arrives, due to the cold weather, your commercial roofing will end up with many roofing issues such as the leakage of the roof, the freezing of the gutter drains and the collection of the excessive snow due to the snowfall. As we all are aware of, one of the very common phrases, ‘prevention is always better than cure’. That means, we should always take the preventive measures of these types of issues before the winter arrives, rather than repairing these problems after the winter goes.

Extreme low temperature during the winters could lead to the collapse of your commercial roofing. Not only this but sudden changes in temperature of the weather can also cause your commercial roofing to contract and expand frequently. As a result, your commercial roofing will have to deal with the issues of cracks. The frequent fluctuations of the temperature due to the shifting of the seasons could also sometimes lead to the thermal shock. As a result, your commercial roofing faces the roofing failure. During winters, sometimes the water gets freezed in the small cracks of the surface of the roofing and when the water melts, the cracks widen up. All these are very serious issues of commercial roofing during the winter season. Therefore, professional inspection before the winter season is a must for every building owner out there.

NaplesRoofing Company is one of the leading companies in the USA, especially in the field of commercial and industrial roofing. So, if you are also thinking about a professional inspection to your commercial roofing before the winters hit, we are eagerly waiting to serve you. For any queries related to the commercial and industrial roofing, check out our website today!!

WHY IS RUBBER ROOFING THE BEST OPTION FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS DURING WINTER SEASON??

As the winter season arrives, all the commercial building owners start to worry about the roofing of their commercial buildings. In winters, the weather becomes colder and wetter and because of this, snow and ice-related issues are very common during the season. The issues which are faced by the roofing of commercial buildings are, snow and ice get collected on the roofing during the winter season because commercial roofs are usually low slope and flat. Due to the collection of snow and ice the chances of roof damage increase. Due to the low temperature, the roofing also has to face the issues of improper heating system of the roofing and frozen pipe of the roofs.

If your roofing is not very newly installed and is suffering from some minor repairable damages, then the winter season would bring some serious problems for your commercial roofing. Issues like leaky roofs and damaged roofs are major areas of concern for the roofing of the commercial buildings. These issues can be avoided during the summer season but in winters the minor problems of damaged roofs convert into the major issues of commercial roofing. If your commercial roofing is suffering from some pre-existing minor issues then during the winter season, this can lead to some very major damages and costly repairs to the structure of your commercial roofing.

One of the best solutions for your commercial flat roofing would be rubber roofing. The rubber roofing is one of the highest weather-resistant roofing membranes and very long-lasting as well. Rubber roofing is also considered to be one of the most reliable roofing systems for commercial flat roofing. The qualities of rubber roofing for which it is considered to be the best solution for the issues of commercial roofing especially during winters are, rubber roofing is made up of the waterproof materials and the membrane of the rubber roofing is also considered freeze-proof. Rubber roofing is highly resistant to UV rays as well.

The natural calamities also are a major area of concern for commercial roofing due to the fact that commercial roofing is usually flat. The heavy rains and strong storms can cause major damages to your commercial roofing. However, when it comes to rubber roofing then it is manufactured by the material which is very durable and cannot be easily torn. Therefore, if your commercial building has the roofing membrane of rubber roofing then the chances of frequent repairs are very less. Some of the major benefits of rubber roofing, especially during the winter season are, the roofing membrane of rubber roofing is very strong, so it can protect your commercial roofing in almost every temperature. The longevity of rubber roofing is also very high, the lifespan of the roofing membrane of rubber roofing could last up to 50 years.

For more information about the roofing system and the requirements of your commercial roofing, you can contact us today. Naples Roofing is one of the leading roofing contractors for commercial and industrial roofing and we have been in this business for about 40 years.

THE SIGNS OF ROOF REPLACEMENT

The most difficult part of the commercial and industrial roofing is to know the right time of your roof replacement. Most of the time, it is very difficult to identify the signs of the commercial roof replacement, when the lifespan of your roof is about to end. If you are also confused about identifying the right time of  your commercial building, then you should definitely go through this blog thoroughly and learn about the signs of roof replacement that you should start to notice.

One of the most obvious signs in identifying the requirement of roof replacement of your commercial building is to know whether the shingles of your roofing are broken and damaged.

If the shingles of your commercial roofing are extremely broken and damaged then it’s high time that you should say goodbye to your old roofing. The broken shingles of the roofing are the main reason for entering the moisture inside the building. As a result, the roof deck of your commercial building will be likely to suffer from the water damage if your shingles remain broken or damaged. If you notice any broken or damaged shingles on your rooftop, then try to replace your commercial roofing, as soon as possible and keep your commercial and industrial building protected. Another very important sign that you should keep in mind if you are thinking about the roof replacement of your industrial building is the growth of algae and mold.

But that doesn’t mean you don’t consider the number of algae and mold on your roofing. If there is a significant amount of algae and mold are collected at your rooftop then only you should think of replacing your roof otherwise they can be repaired easily. If the significant growth of mold and algae remain unidentified, then eventually it will worsen the condition of your roof and the shingles of your commercial roofing will eventually lose their structural originality. The next sign of roof replacement is actually not a sign, it is a common thing that everyone should know. Yes, we are talking about the aging of your commercial roofing. Well, we all know that if the commercial or industrial roof becomes old then it’s time to replace it.

At the end of the day, everything has age and so does your commercial and industrial roofing. If we talk about the commercial roofing made by shingles, then the average lifespan would be near, 30-35 years. Therefore, if your commercial roofing is starting to deteriorate the condition of your roofing after your roofing has completed its lifespan then it’s a clear sign of the roof replacement of your commercial building. Another very tricky sign of replacement of your roof is the curled and warped shingles of your roof. Sometimes, rather than completely breaking off, your shingles of the roofing cause damage to your roofing in a worse way. Due to the exposure of the water damage to your shingles, your shingles start to warp and curl.

As a result, water starts to get collected on the roof deck of your building which causes even more expensive damage.

If you are also interested in replacing your industrial and commercial roofing, then our team of Naples Roofing is ready to assist you. You can reach out to us by today only. We are looking forward to hearing from you and assisting you with your roof replacement.