We hear this question all the time. A building owner has been told their roof is reaching the end of its life. There are leaks appearing in several areas. Maintenance costs seem to be increasing every year. Then someone suggests a full roof replacement and suddenly the numbers start getting uncomfortable. Before long, another option …
One of the first questions we hear from factory owners is surprisingly simple. “Can we stay open while the roof is being replaced?” Most businesses cannot afford to stop production for weeks at a time. Orders still need shipping, staff still need working space and customers still expect the same level of service. For many …
We still come across asbestos cement roofs on a regular basis. Usually it’s an older factory, a farm building, a workshop or a warehouse that has been standing for decades without many issues. Then a leak appears, a tenant raises concerns, or someone starts talking about refurbishment work and suddenly the conversation turns to asbestos. …
Industrial gutters are one of the most important parts of a commercial or industrial roofing system. Their job is simple. They collect and direct rainwater away from the building. However, when they start to fail, the consequences can be expensive. Leaks, water ingress, damaged stock, health and safety concerns and disruption to everyday operations are …
Industrial Gutter Failure: When to Repair, Line or Replace Read More »
Cut edge corrosion is a common problem on industrial and commercial metal roofs. It usually starts around the exposed edges of coated roof sheets, especially where sheets overlap or where the factory coating has started to break down. At first, it may only look like surface rust. Over time, if left untreated the corrosion will …
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