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Not only do spray foam roofing systems reduce your energy costs, require little to no tear off of existing commercial roof systems, and is the lowest lifetime cost of any roofing system, it will not leak as a direct result of mechanical damage. 

Projecting a commercial roof's service life, future maintenance and repair costs, and costs resulting from leak damage, downtime, and lost business requires an educated guess, at best. But in the words of Big Tom Callahan: "You can get a good look at a T-Bone steak by sticking your head up a bull's [arse] but wouldn't you rather take the butcher's word for it?"

Tests have proven that damage caused by hail or birds does not directly cause spray foam roofs to leak and can typically be repaired economically and before the roof begins to leak. So, what causes a spray foam roof to leak, anyway? Here are the top 5 reasons your spray foam roof is leaking:

Mother Nature may travel but there’s no doubt she’s a Colorado native. As a result, our commercial roofs have it hard. A typical flat roof can experience temperature differences of 100° in the same day. This constant temperature fluctuation and UV exposure alone create tremendous strain to your roof. Throw in the onslaught of rain, sleet, hail & snow over the course of many years and commercial roofs take a beating. - Heck, that’s an average spring day on the Front Range! - During that time, seams can rip apart, flashings can fail, membranes can become punctured fasteners can loosen and, as a result, leaks will happen.

True to its name, spray foam is spray-applied and leaves commercial roofs with a fully seamless and monolithic membrane, leaving no joints to leak at all. 

Most general contractors seem to think firestopping can be done by the MEP trades. We say they are separate disciplines. There is no better way to decrease production or slow down a construction schedule than through delegating firestop responsibilities to the mechanical, electric and plumbing contractors. Your client, your budget and your hairline deserve better than that.

The most common misconception when addressing fire rated penetrations is to "just use red caulk." Many times contractors think they are doing the right thing but just don't know any better. But when it comes to firestopping, it's always about the tested system because we need to know that it works.

When a concrete coating fails, it doesn't one day decide to give up. It's just the day on which Its final attachment has finally broken down. That's when you, the floor owner, notices it because it starts to peel from the floor. If your garage floor coating is failing, the culprit is either bad preparation or an unforeseen environmental condition.

How much does insulation cost? (Without taking into consideration any of the aforementioned variables.) Open-cell spray foam: $0.25 to $0.50 per *board foot Closed-cell spray foam: $0.90 to $1.50 per *board foot

The answer is, absolutely and unequivocally, yes. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is an excellent way to not only insulate you metal building but also weatherproof it. Spray foam bonds to the surface of the metal walls and roof deck and conforms to the irregular surface profiles. Plus, it also creates the most effective air-seal by eliminating gaps and cracks in the thermal envelope of your metal shop or barn. Furthermore, when applied at the proper thicknesses, it creates a superior vapor barrier which stops condensation and sweating right in their tracks!

Colorado is one of the sunniest places in America, which means your garage door will be open more days out of the year than not. What is the first thing your neighbors see when they look inside? - Hint: it's not the Hooters calendar your wife won't let you hang up inside the house. - It's your garage floor, in all its glory!

The choice you have between DIY and hiring a professional spray foam contractor is more than just a matter of money. It's a careful balancing act between savings and a laundry-list of factors.

Titan Applicators restores a roof at a Denver Business Complex as part of a plan to upgrade the facility. In November 2019, property management company Radivo Asset Management expanded its portfolio in to the Denver Area with a new business complex in suburban Denver, CO.

Foam roofing systems have been successfully deployed to protect buildings against Mother Nature's worst. So, why don't more people use it?

Spray foam offers a unique set of benefits that can help owners of metal building or pole barns in a number of different ways.

Mistake #1 - Poor Floor Preparation. This is the most common cause of epoxy floor failures and/or bad finishes. Some contractors (and do-it-yourselfers) underestimate how important it is to prepare the concrete properly.

As it pertains to your honey-do list, the allure of saving a buck by picking up material at your local hardware store and following directions off Pinterest can be quite high. - Especially if you've already shopped around and received bids from respective trade professionals.