In the unfortunate – and rare – instance your roofing membrane becomes compromised, it’s crucial you have a game plan in place. And your game plan begins and ends with your roofing membrane’s warranty.

It’s important to read and understand the details contained within your roofing membrane warranty because all warranties are different. Additionally, most will require you to proactively maintain your roof by inspecting it twice a year (both in spring and fall), as well as after any major weather event.

The 2017 International Roofing Expo (IRE) will be held March 1–3, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. IRE is a great place to learn about new technology and interact with touch new products. The variety of exhibitors on display and extensive educational programs offered create outstanding opportunities to network and discover the latest trends and technological advances in the industry.

At MRCA this year, a contractor asked, “why might vultures be on a roofing system pecking at it?” The popping and cracking sound from natural movement on any given roofing system could be a  signal for supper time to turkey vultures, or any type of bird for that matter. One Massachusetts school found 60 turkey vultures perched on its rooftop, which resulted in $10,000 worth of damages and many questions. We don’t know exactly what brought these vultures to this Massachusetts roof, but speculations can be made as to why they were pecking.

With so many roofing solutions on the market promising the same results, it can be hard to make a well-informed decision regarding your specific roofing needs. Products like ELVALOY™ Ketone Ethylene Ester (KEE) and Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM), although viable options, have very different durability standards, installation processes and life cycles. It’s important to keep the following distinctions in mind when considering a ELVALOY™ KEE or EPDM product for your next roofing project.

In a recent article, we discussed how ELVALOY™ Ketone Ethylene Ester roofing membranes can increase a building’s performance. Not only do ELVALOY™ KEE membranes increase a building’s stability, but the energy efficiencies and overall lifetime costs are also improved. I encountered a case from this past winter that addresses how utilizing a ELVALOY™ KEE membrane in extreme weather situations impacts performance.

For the last eight years, Roofing Contractor has published a list identifying the top 100 contractors in the roofing industry across the nation. This year’s list is out and we’d like to send a special congratulations to the FiberTite contractors:

Wooster, OH (August 9, 2016) – On June 27, 2016 the ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing recognized Jerry Beall, FiberTite Product and Technical Specialist at Seaman Corporation. He was the recipient of an award of recognition for his outstanding service and dedicated support to the Committee and Subcommittee D08.18.

Low slope roofs are not a cheap investment. As a result, many building owners and/or facility managers look for ways to increase the lifespan of their roofing system without compromising the roof’s performance. By taking the following three tips into consideration, you will be able to extend the life of your roofing system.

With the many roofing membranes on the market, it can be difficult to determine which is best for your commercial building. The items listed below demonstrate how using a ELVALOY™ Ketone Ethylene Ester membrane can increase a building’s performance through energy efficiencies, durability, stability and overall life cycle cost.