Seasonal – All-Tite Roofing

SUMMERTIME & ITS EFFECT ON YOUR ROOF

hawverj — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:08:52 +0000

When we think of Summer, our thoughts usually turn to vacations, BBQ’s and trips to the beach. But, when it comes to roofing, the sun’s hot solar rays can crack and age Commercial Flat Roofs and Residential Shingle Roofs.

Since most roofing products are asphalt-based, the sun works to break down the oils which are a component of all asphalt-based products. This can dry the roofing membranes and create cracks that will eventually lead to roof leaks.

Fortunately, there are emulsions and coatings that can protect and extend the life of your roof. These coatings act in a similar fashion as sunscreen protects your skin.

A roof inspection by a certified professional roofing contractor to give you an evaluation of your roof would be the first step in assessing the condition of your roof.

Spring Has Sprung

Jim Hrzich — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:30:40 +0000

Spring is the perfect time to evaluate the renovation needs of your commercial or residential property. After winter storms have taken their toll, it makes sense to get an estimate on your roof’s current condition.

If your commercial flat roof is beyond 10 years old or your residential roof is over 15, it’s a good bet that some maintenance or replacement is in order.

The time to repair or replace your roof is not when you are experiencing leaks. Proper maintenance and inspections should be done prior to water infiltration into your home or business. Before the appearance of water inside your building, damage to roof insulation or roof decking is already taking place.

Call us today to have one of our professionals do a complete inspection of your premises.

Winters Effects on Your Commercial Roof

Jim Hrzich — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:22:26 +0000

With the onset of winter comes a host of potential challenges for flat commercial asphalt roofs. Snow loads that accumulate on flat roofs can wreak havoc in the winter due to the melting and refreezing of snow and ice. The diversity of temperatures in New York in winter creates “thermal shock” from expansion and contraction.

We can go from evening temps of less than 20 degrees and moderate over 50 degrees in less than 24 hours. This movement of the asphalt roof membrane of which most commercial roofing is comprised of, is no different than damage we all see in winter on our asphalt roads. Due to winters’ adverse weather conditions, it is a good practice to do a yearly maintenance inspection of your commercial roof. This would include the cleaning of the entire roof surface, all drain baskets, gutters, checking the roof filed for thermal cracks and open seams and then finally checking all roof projections, i.e., vent pipes, heat stacks and HVAC unit curbs.

Making an appointment with a qualified and insured commercial roofing contractor is in each building owners best interest.