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What is Built Up Roofing? A Complete Guide for Pennsylvania Business Owners

What is Built Up Roofing? A Complete Guide for Pennsylvania Business Owners: Table of Contents If you’re a business owner in Pennsylvania considering roofing options for your commercial property, you’ve likely encountered the term “built-up roofing” or BUR. But what is built-up roofing? Built-up roofing is a traditional multi-layer roofing system that has protected commercial buildings […]

What is Modified Bitumen Roofing: An Expert Guide to Modern Roofing Solutions

Mainly tailored for low-angled or flat roofs, the Modified Bitumen Roofing system is an advanced type of built-up roofing (BUR) system. Material combines polymer-modified asphalt through its BUR composition making it durable and can combat longer performance…

How to Tell the Difference Between TPO and PVC Roofing: Key Characteristics Explained

Building owners should know the difference between TPO and PVC to request their contracting company like J Smucker Contracting to pick better considering their needs. PVC has a minimal glossy finish and may be supplemented with plasticizer for additional elasticity. Meanwhile, TPO is a good choice for owners who seek a balance between cost and longevity–popular for its excellent matte finish. Oftentimes, these two greatly differ in their maintenance, performance, and installation process.

What is the Best Commercial Roofing Material?

We examine the various roofing material types to help you decide which roofing material would be the best solution to your residential or commercial project.

Will Elastomeric Roof
Coating Stop Leaks?

Will Elastomeric Roof Coating Stop Leaks? Yes, an elastomeric roof coating is one way to provide moisture-proof protection for flat roofs. It can extend the life of existing commercial roofing and restore leak-proof shelter on your facility. What is an elastomeric roof? An elastomeric roof is typically a flat roof protected by a rubber-like coating […]