What is a Low-Slope Roofing System?
A low-slope roof embodies minimal incline, lacking steepness and is defined by the Building Code. As defined, any roof having a slope below 2:12 falls into the low-slope category. To fortify these r...
Extend the Design Life of Your Roofing System With Preventative Maintenance & Repairs
While winter brings its cold-weather challenges for the roofing and building envelope industry, Fall is the season when airborne debris, like leaves, pine needles, tree nuts, and those darn h...
Maintenance Repairs on Silicone Coated Roofs
March and Spring are here in the great Pacific Northwest, which means potholes are appearing on most roads, and sunset is close to 6 pm. March marks the end of the annual “Coating Nerd’s” hibe...
Cold Weather Challenges & Solutions for the Roofing and Waterproofing Industries
Those within the roofing and waterproofing industries are no strangers to the challenges associated with cold-weather installations and applications. Even projects in warmer climate zones can be adver...
What to know about roofing during the Cold Weather Season
When we think about colder weather, oftentimes our thoughts of installing roofing, waterproofing and other exterior building products dwindle away, as cold temperatures make installation of these much...
Polyglass’ Guide to Commercial Roof Installation
With so many different roofing products and materials on the market, tackling a new commercial roof installation as either a contractor or a client can seem daunting. You'll need to figure out which t...
How Long Does Self-Adhered Roofing Last?
Self-adhered roofing is one of the easiest, safest, and most versatile types of roofing available on the market. But for all its advantages, how long does it last? This post will compare the lifesp...
APP vs. SBS Roof Membranes
When installing a new roof system, there are two main types of modified bitumen roofing membrane to choose from: APP membranes and SBS membranes. These two types of membranes have different applicatio...
Membranes for Cool Roof Systems
A cool roof system is designed to reflect the ultraviolet radiation from the sun’s rays. When UV rays penetrate a building, it can cause excess heat to build up within the interior, making air condi...
What is a Self-Adhered Membrane?
Self-adhered membranes have revolutionized the roofing industry in recent decades, but what exactly are they, and how do they work? In this post, we'll explain exactly what a self-adhered membrane ...