Commercial roofing know-how

Sometimes a commercial roof can fall under an “out of sight out of mind” or “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” attitude. But the reality is, the roof is one of the most critical elements of your building’s structure. The roof protects everything from the top down, and when it fails or becomes damaged,…

Addition of Roofs as Qualifying Property Definition of qualified property expanded to include improvements to nonresidential roofs,heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning property; fire protection and alarm systems; andsecurity systems. Expense costs immediately vs. depreciating over multiple years Deduct the full cost of the roof in the year completed instead of depreciating over 39 years, aswas required…

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A manufacturing company and long-time Schena Roofing customer was experiencing ongoing and costly maintenance and repair for its 25,000 square foot building. Up to now, the owner was successful in putting off full replacement. The Section 179 tax code offered a great incentive to spend money this year for a complete roof replacement rather than…

All roofs have several items to create a total roof system. Although the materials may vary, the basic roof system components are: Structural deck (substrate), Insulation, Membrane, Surfacing, Flashings, and Metal terminations. All of these pieces synchronize to form one functional system. Each component has its own failure modes, and although failure of one item…

Snow and ice accumulation can have devastating effects on commercial roofs. If you own or manage a building, taking steps to protect your roof from ice and snow can save you a lot of money, effort, and energy. With the recent heavy snow, combined with rain and fluctuating freeze/thaw temperatures, you may have ice build-up…

According to the top 100 roofing contractors as determined by Roofing Contractor Magazine, the rebound from the 2008 recession is in full swing. While 2014 had its challenges, specifically harsh winters and skilled-labor shortages, the majority of contractors reported an increase in annual sales revenue over 2013. An improved economy combined with hard work and…

For a number of reasons, in the Midwest, the best time to replace your commercial roofing system is in spring. First and foremost, spring weather offers the most ideal temperatures for roofing and construction. No worries about below freezing temperatures or extreme summer heat. Avoiding temperature extremes is the safest and surest way to assure…

We are often asked the hourly rate of a roofing repairman. To accurately evaluate cost, the following points should be considered before choosing a repairman based on hourly rate:   How many service personnel are being sent out? Is it one person at $90 per hour or two servicemen at $70/hr? Some companies routinely send…

For years we have heard of all the great benefits of a light colored roof. There is a measurement for the reflectivity of a roof surface called the SRI or Solar Reflective Index. The experts at LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) require an SRI of 78 or greater. Most white surface roofs have…