by Robert Miley | Sep 15, 2020 | Blog |
One of the greatest challenges in working with concrete roof decks is mechanically attaching the insulation and membrane. Fasteners frequently fail to penetrate fully, or the process causes damage from cracking or excessive pressure – either below or on the top...
by Robert Miley | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog |
When the Marymont Technology Park in San Antonio, TX was built, it had a loadmaster-style composite roof deck in place. It’s a value-oriented way to cover a huge area without sacrificing structural stability. Unfortunately, composite decks don’t last forever, and when...
by Robert Miley | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog |
In replacing the roof for the Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Winston-Salem, NC; there were a number of challenges. First, the existing EPDM roof had multiple leaks, which had caused damage to some – but not all – of the roof decking throughout the...
by Robert Miley | May 21, 2019 | Blog, Roof Vent |
Having reviewed the newest and most innovative products this year, Roofing Contractor’s Editors have published what they consider the best new products in 5 categories: Safety, Time & Money Savers, High-Tech, Sustainability, and Services. To use their...
by Robert Miley | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Roof Vent |
This month, we’re being featured in Roofing Contractor as part of Carlisle’s new VacuSeal system. While the name may be different (thanks to a licensing deal you can read about here), the roof vents used in the VacuSeal commercial roofing system are the same low slope...
by Robert Miley | Oct 8, 2015 | Blog |
Case Study: Kohler Company – A Roof System for All Seasons The Kohler Company – popular manufacturer of kitchen and bath fixtures had been dealing with significant condensation problems at their Distribution Center, in Kohler, WI. The problem mainly stemmed from...