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Article Overview: An explanation of the different types of firestopping products. Where firestopping products are used. An explanation of the firestopping process. Some of the common issues a contractor experiences while firestopping.

Overview: What are the most common commercial flat roofing systems? What is the cost of each flat roofing system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a flat roofing system?

A flat roof or low-slope roof over a large commercial or industrial building is the most effective part in conserving energy. If designed properly, the roofing system can mitigate a facility’s energy loss or gain and support a building’s mechanical system to operate properly. Why is that important?

If you're a General Contractor responsible for the construction of a multi-family or mixed-use commercial facility and you're looking for reliable fire stopping contractors, you've come to the right place! Passive fire protection has become much more than delegating M.E.P. trades to self-perform...

There are some instances where the existing roofing membrane is too far gone and unable to receive coating. On these occasions re-roofing will be the most cost-effective solution for a property owner. The success of a roof coating restoration is directly tied to the knowledge and experience of the..

A roofing contractor has nothing to lose if they recommend a complete replacement. [Generally speaking] If you do a full roof replacement and the roof performs great for the length of the warranty, both sides are happy. But, what if you could've gotten away with a few simple repairs that cost 5% of

We have all of the ingredients for a recipe of premature roof failure in Colorado: altitude, ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, rain, wind, hail, sleet, snow, high temperatures, and low temperatures. Most Colorado industrial and commercial buildings have low-slope roof systems with generally less...

Winter is knocking on the door and a commercial roof inspection now can will prevent big problems down the road. Commercial roofing systems in Colorado are the victims of heavy expansion and contraction in the winter. Temperatures fluctuate between frigid lows at night and warm highs during the day.

Spray polyurethane foam is a great alternative to tapered polyiso board insulation because:Slope can be easily added and manipulated; customized to the building’s features. It has better insulating value (R-Value) than polyiso. It is more readily available than other roofing materials.

...BUT, we’ve personally walked on spray foam roofs that are 55+ years old. Unlike other flat roofing materials, SPF roofs can be infinitely renewed. This is certainly one of the many advantages of a foam roof...

The installation process for SPF roofing gives it a few advantages; Number 1 being that because the end product is manufactured in the field, SPF will conform and fit just about any shape and structure and Number 2, SPF roofing is one of the only true seamless roofs. Because of the nature of foam...

A liquid applied restoration foregoes the need to fully replace your roof, therefore extending the life of your current roof with a great deal of savings for the building owner, while also maintaining the productivity of the company because of the efficiency of a liquid applied restoration compared

The estimated life of a TPO roof is roughly 15-20 years, but in regions like Colorado and other states with extreme UV exposure it has proven to be shorter. Many TPO products are prone to failure with extended exposure to heat. Once a TPO roof has reached the end of its' service life it cannot be...

Every commercial facility owner and real estate manager in Colorado will eventually come face-to-face with the same roof decision: completely tear-off the existing roof system or repair it. The old-school procedure is to completely tear off the existing roof system and replace it. In fact...

The main purpose of the of this article is to 1) show you the pros and cons of a TPO roofing system and 2) prevent you from making costly mistakes by giving you the bigger picture. With that said, this short article clearly cannot answer every question you might have, but it certainly can get you...

A spray applied roofing system is a great option to restore an existing flat roof system. With that said, not all existing roofs are candidates for an SPF roof restoration. In order to install a high performance sprayed-in-place system that is adhered to the substrate, seamless, lightweight, and...