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For a commercial roofer, searches using “near me” are not as convenient as when you’re looking for something quick and close by — somewhere to eat, somewhere to get a haircut, somewhere to buy an antique chair. When it comes to something like roofing, however, you don’t simply need the closest contractor. There are too … Read more

5 Secrets You Should Know About Commercial Roofing Whether you’ve been managing your company’s facility for years or are just getting started, there is always something new to learn about commercial roofing. When you’ve been in the business as long as we have, you pick up a few things, and today we’re here to share … Read more

6 Reasons Why Not All Roofing Companies Are the Same When it comes to your business, your facility is one of the most important aspects of your operations. With something this crucial, a second-rate roof isn’t going to cut it. But second-rate is what you’ll end up with if you’re not careful. Roofing companies might … Read more

Even Some of the Smallest Things Can Have a Huge Impact Sometimes we neglect minor tool and equipment safety. This is due partly because we have other higher priority safety concerns, like fall and respiratory protection, but these minor tools and equipment can cause some serious injuries or even death if not handled safely and properly. … Read more

Throughout this series, we have talked a lot about workplace safety and the various ways to keep your employees protected while on the job site. A safe work environment like the one we’ve built at IRC will reduce the amount of injuries and fatalities in a workplace, but an unsafe work environment can lead to … Read more

ENSURING EVERYONE ON YOUR ROOF IS SAFE Safety should be your number one priority for yourself and for everyone in your company. Management should look out for the safety of their employees, and employees should look out for the safety of their coworkers. Safety is everyone’s job and we all have to work together to … Read more

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO REGULARLY INSPECT YOUR ROOF? In a word: very. Regular, proper roof inspections can save you major amounts of money. Getting up on your roof on a regular basis helps to detect problems earlier, which allows you to fix them earlier, which prevents them from becoming major problems. A roof inspection … Read more

AVOIDING ISSUES CAUSED BY THE COLD In a recent post, we talked about avoiding roofing projects in the dead of winter or dog days of summer. The hot and cold are bad for your equipment, your crew, and they tend to slow projects down. Let’s look at extreme weather issues specifically related to spray foam. … Read more

RAIN IS THE NATURAL ELEMENT WE HAVEN’T CONQUERED YET Of all the weather phenomenon we deal with on a regular basis, rain seems to be the one we have the most trouble with. High heat is subdued through AC. Cold weather can be combated with layers of clothing and a fire. Even snow can easily … Read more

WHAT IS THE POINT OF A ROOF INSPECTION, ANYWAY? Do roof inspections serve any purpose other than determining when it’s time to replace your roof? Yes! Roof inspections help to identify a wide array of issues with your roof long before you ever need to replace it. Many building owners and facility managers avoid roof … Read more

WHY HIRE A COMMERCIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR? For many roofing decisions, even in a commercial environment, facility managers will choose to perform the repairs, improvements, or installations themselves. This is often seen as a way to save money, maybe even get the project done quicker, and to eliminate the waiting game and just get it done … Read more

ARE YOU UP TO THE LARGE CHALLENGE AHEAD? When considering your next roofing project, don’t forget the scope of the project. This is an obvious aspect of every project that most people are aware of, but it is occasionally overlooked with disastrous results. Too many people undertake a project they are unprepared for because they … Read more