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It’s always a good time to be thinking about a preventive maintenance program for your commercial roofing systems. As extreme winter weather is upon us, implementing a preventative winterization process is imperative and could save thousands of dollars in costly repairs in the heart of the winter season – and can be summarized in the following three steps:1. The first step in a successful winterization is a thorough cleaning.To keep the roof waterproof, make sure that we keep all water ways clean and free of debris. These waterways remove the water from rain and snow melt and if not properly...

Car and truck owners are accustomed to periodic vehicle maintenance. The auto industry has done a tre­mendous job reinforcing the importance of oil and filter changes, tire rotations and inspection of hoses and belts. Vehicle owners know that if not properly main­tained, there is an increased likelihood that their ride could overheat, blow a tire or simply fail to start. Our car, truck or SUV is likely a five-figure investment. We likely rely on it every single day. What does this have to do with a commercial roof? We in the roofing industry need to drive (pun intended) home the...

When Hurricane Michael made landfall in Mexico City Beach, FL on October 10 as the fourth strongest hurricane in U.S. history, it devastated the Florida Panhandle and left hundreds of residents without shelter and electricity. Neighborhoods, businesses, apartments and hotels throughout the area suffered catastrophic damage due to the extreme winds and storm surge. Overall, damages from Hurricane Michael were estimated at over $15 billion. With our main headquarters in Tampa, FL, this storm hit close to home.  Along with the entire state of FL, we had been anxiously watching Michael’s path and couldn’t help but think, this could have...