First, you should anticipate that the roofing company will want to conduct an inspection.  It is unfair to expect any form of estimate without allowing for time and opportunity to assess your current roof situation.  Some roofing contractors may choose to conduct their inspection either on the roof or via drones.

Second, give the contractor some time to prepare that estimate.  There are some contractors who are comfortable doing an “on the spot” quote, but others want to take the time to ensure it is a complete and full estimate.  You wouldn’t commit to an important project without doing your due diligence, would you?  Consider granting your commercial roofing contractor the same respect and understanding.

Part of the pre-estimate process frequently deals with discussing the type of system you are considering.  Not all roofs are appropriate for all systems nor do all commercial roofing professionals work with all types of potential roofing systems.  Sit down with the contractor and discuss your business goals as a part of this process.  Identify if your goals include energy efficiency, chemical resistance, improved longevity, or cool roof technology integration.  This information assists the contractor in determining the BEST system for both your building and your business.

Elements of a Commercial Roofing Estimate

Every contractor is different, so we’ve put together an overview of various elements you should look for in your commercial roofing estimate.

Materials:  Exactly what type of materials, including manufacturer, is the contractor planning to use?  Like cars, there is a wide variety in quality and cost between different manufacturers.  A good commercial contractor may even prepare you options between XYZ and ABC manufacturers on the same type of roofing system.

Labor.  Some contractors choose to include the cost of labor within the materials portion while others choose to make this a separate line item.  There is nothing wrong with either method.

Protection.  Again, some contractors include the cost involved in protecting your property and business from damage within their overall cost projection.  Other contractors choose to show this as a separate line item on their estimate.  Either is fine, but it is important that you clarify the steps that will be taken to protect your existing business while that roof is being replaced.

Warranty.  This area is important.  Your estimate should include a written outline of the warranty offered, both in terms of materials and labor.  You should anticipate paying more for a really great long-term warranty that includes ongoing maintenance.  Think of it as insurance for that roofing investment.

Timeline.  Your estimate should include the timeframe anticipated to complete the job.  Please notice the word “anticipated”.  Like every other business, there are times when the unexpected occurs.  Roofing contractors are subject to the vagaries of weather or supply chain interruptions to a greater extent than many other industries.  That timeframe is an estimate based on past experience.

Payment Due Dates.  Many large projects allow for payments to be made through the project completion.  If that is the case with your commercial roofing project, your estimate should include the exact date each payment is due, along with terms for noncompliance by either party.

Elements that Affect Your Replacement Costs

There are many elements that go into determining the cost of replacing a commercial roof.  Each is considered and calculated into that final estimate you will receive.

Size.  This is pretty obvious.  The size of your roof is a HUGE consideration in the overall replacement project.  Not only in materials and labor, but additional considerations such as debris removal, movement of materials over the scope of the project and even increased safety considerations all can play a part.

System.  Different roofing systems have different costs.  That is also pretty straightforward.  If you and your contractor determine your roof is best suited for a PVC system, you will pay more than if it is determined that shingles will work better.  Why?  Because PVC costs more than shingles.

Roof Style.  This one may come as a surprise, but roofs with multiple peaks and valleys will generally cost more per square foot than flat roofs.  Why?  A good part of it is due to increased labor costs as those steep angles require more time and more protective equipment than an open flat roof.

Roof Access.  If your contractor is going to have to hire a crane to get materials and personnel up 10 stories, it is going to cost more than if they have to move those same items up 1 story.

The bottom line is there are a LOT of considerations that go into a good commercial roofing estimate.  That is the best reason to work with a qualified, reputable, professional commercial roofing company.  If you are looking for an estimate, feel free to contact the Choice Roof Contractor Group at (800) 670-5583 or complete the inquiry form and we will put you in touch with a roofing company in your area.

What is Causing the Material Shortage?

You are probably as tired of these words as we are, but the primary answer is Covid-19. The pandemic, regardless of how you may personally stand politically, caused a widespread shut-down of our economy. Unfortunately, that shut-down included not only the manufacture of the materials we utilize daily in our industry, but also the production and distribution of the raw materials necessary to manufacture them. This double-whammy is the root of our existing situation.

Another side-effect of the pandemic is the pent-up demand. During the 2020 shutdown, many businesses, as well as citizens, chose to let their roof situation wait, rather than address it immediately. No doubt your bottom line reflected that decision. Now, with things getting back to a more normal level, there is a huge pent-up demand for roofing services. Again, we doubt this is any surprise to you. However, when you couple increased demand with decreased supply availability, we are seeing unprecedented price increases and wait times industry-wide.

A secondary issue is the unusual level of storms in certain regions of the country. Whether your region is facing more rain than usual or stronger storm intensity, usual weather patterns have increased roofing service demand beyond the norm.

Another, less recognized issue, is labor. We are all familiar with the shortage of applicants (qualified or not) we are facing for our own industry. However, we are not alone. Labor shortages are rampant in many of the industries we rely on. Distribution, for example, has been hard hit by a lack of laborers, truck drivers, delivery personnel and so forth. All of the labor shortage compounds an already bad situation.

What To Do?

Well, unless you have the ability to manufacture your own materials, your company is stuck with having the manage

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Management of Expectations. As Americans, we aren’t very good at waiting. Unfortunately, that is what we have to teach our customers to expect at this time. Clear communication of wait times, with an explanation that those are also subject to change, will at least keep your customer from feeling lied to or betrayed when that roof project takes longer than anticipated.

Research. Perhaps you don’t care for the concept but doing some research into alternative options may help reduce the wait. At the very least, knowing the available options and providing more information to your customers shows you are on top of the situation and underscores your level of professionalism in their eyes.

Plan Ahead. If you frequently use the same basic materials on jobs, such as specific fasteners or a preferred type of adhesive, order a little extra with each job and try to keep them on hand. We aren’t advocating hoarding but having a few extras could be the difference between finishing the job on-time or not.

Cooperation. Working together with your “competition” may be key to saving you both. Try to develop a team mentality with some of your colleagues and, should either of you be in a situation where material help is needed, perhaps the opportunity to share resources will arise.

This “team” mentality is what Choice Roof Contractor Group is all about. Sharing knowledge, experience, strengths and resources in an effort to improve our industry and provide building owners with noteworthy professionalism and quality.

If that is the sort of organization you want your company involved with, or if you would like more information on joining us, please call 800-670-5583 or reach out to us on the contact page.

Conklin and BASF have successfully partnered nationally in the spray polyurethane foam insulation business for more than 25 years. In today’s environment of money-consciousness and increased concern over energy efficiency, spray polyurethane roofing foam systems are continuing to gain market share.

“BASF Corporation and the Conklin Company share the same fundamental commitment to quality and customer service. We are very excited to expand our business together in the North American commercial roofing market,” Conklin Company Owner, President and CEO Charles W. Herbster said, as quoted in a press release from Conklin.

Dave Heineman, former Governor of Nebraska and member of the Conklin Company Board of Directors, further stated:

“Conklin Company Independent Distributors and roofing contractors hold a special place in the free enterprise system as business owners, entrepreneurs, and drivers of the U.S. economy. The Conklin Company and BASF Corporation have a large impact on the roofing industry and our collaboration together, both now and well into the future, is a very powerful combination.”

BASF Corporation is a highly respected chemical manufacturing company based in Germany, with annual worldwide sales totaling over $70 billion.

Details regarding the expanded joint venture between Conklin and BASF Corporation discussed during the meeting will be released in the coming months.

What are the right questions to ask when seeking simple solutions for your complex roofing problems? Answers to these questions will lead to a better roofing system for the geographic area specifically to the demands placed on a roof regarding heating and cooling.

The first important question to ask is:

Does the geographic climate mean more hot days will be encountered or more cold days?

It is imperative that end-use energy costs be carefully weighed when evaluating the benefits of installing roof materials. Because the first line of defense against the heat and cold is the roof, this decision is of major importance. Roofing material and color should be part of the simple solution to this particular roofing problem. Cool roof coatings are one simple solution. Foam sprays, including the Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing Systems that Conklin roofing contractors use, can be applied quickly and save time and money, which is just as important because this system is “green” as it provides durable roof protection at the same time that it provides energy conservation.

The second important question to ask is:

How can roof insulation result in the proper R-Value?

Energy efficiency can be greatly influenced by the type of insulation used and can be a great factor when it comes to energy savings than the roof color. Problems associated with condensation can be eliminated in part due to how many layers of insulation are applied.

The R-Value measures the insulation’s ability to resist heat when heat waves travel through it (flow of heat). The higher the R-Value, the better the material insulates per inch of thickness. Spray foam gives a high-grade insulation for roofs as well as interior wall applications, giving superior protection against the elements. Long-term thermal resistance testing has shown aged R-values for Conklin’s roofing foams to be a range of 5.6 to 6.2 per inch. The above-mentioned SPF System by Conklin provides high-grade insulation on roofing and interior walls that gives added building strength and reduces both cooling and heating costs. Membrane coating systems can also serve as simple solutions because of the many advantages such as the ones provided by Conklin’s Membrane Coating System, which include:

• Superior waterproofing to stop leaks

• Premium protection from both hail and high winds

• Lower utility expense because the reflective surface increases energy efficiency

• Extends the life of existing roofs to eliminate tear-off costs

Last question to ask is:

How long will a roof last?

How long a roof lasts will depend on proper installation and type of material.

Metal roofs, which are most popular for low-slope roofs, typically carry 30 year warranties but are generally considered to be expensive. TPO roof membranes are often used as a roofing system for flat roofs due to their cost effectiveness, but they are notorious for having a very limited life cycle.

Roofs restored using quality roof coatings, such as those applied by Conklin contractors, are durable and continue to be ahead of industry standards for performance, technology and environmental responsibility. Conklin Roofing Systems, which come with up to a 20-year non-prorated warranty, have served customers with unsurpassed performance for more than thirty years satisfying countless customers. With a roof restoration system, building owners can cut roof replacement costs in half while saving thousands in energy and enjoying the many benefits offered by a seamless roof coating.

Conclusion:

Complex roofing problems can be avoided when you choose a roofing contractor from the Choice Roof Contractor Group because they are professionals that offer specialized expertise for virtually all roofing situations,  provides a reputation for excellence, and offers exceptional warranties on products and services. Visit the Commercial Roofing Services page for more information about our commercial roofing members.

What is a Fully Adhered Roof?

According to industry experts, “fully adhered” refers to when a roofing product, such as EPDM membrane roofing, is “glued” to a substrate with a commercial-grade adhesive. These adhesive products are carefully engineered to have strong chemical bonding capabilities so the roofing material being applied stays tightly on top. An adhesive product is applied in a continuous layer along the dimensions of the rooftop – for instance, EPDM membrane roofing requires the adhesive to be applied to its backside as well as the dimensions of the substrate’s own.

Roofing professionals note it is best to adhere the membrane product to an insulation system. In most cases, commercial roofing contractors will use insulation cover board. When covering areas with angle changes, such as locations around rooftop units, walls, or curbs, the roof membrane is fastened and adhered for more effective long-term anchoring.

Building product manufacturers tend to give fully adhered roof systems the highest ratings for wind resistance. However, third party testing authority Factory Mutual assigns its highest wind ratings to mechanically fastened roof systems. Factory Mutual puts a higher premium on mechanically fastened roof systems in this performance measure since they are easily secured in weak points such as areas around a roof’s corners or perimeters.

What are the Benefits of Fully Adhered Roofing?

Despite concerns about wind uplift, a fully adhered roof has many benefits that offer value. Full adherence is particularly a regularly-used method for securing single-ply roofing systems to commercial building overheads. Here are four quick benefits that explain why this roofing system is valuable:

• Fully adhered roof systems tend to have great aesthetic appeal.

Performance value, longevity, and long-term costs are all driving concerns for building architects and commercial construction professionals. But aesthetics is an important point of consideration as well. Other methods of securing a roof system to the substrate can be less appealing, as they make use of fasteners or ballast to keep the roof system anchored. The sight of many fasteners can disturb a commercial roof’s uniformity in its overall appearance. Moreover, ballast does not offer the flexibility for aesthetic concerns that full adherence can present. After all, the adhesive products that keep the roof membrane secured are hidden from view beneath the roof membrane’s surface.

• Fully adhered roofs tend to have little trouble with roof membrane fluttering.

The popular alternative to a fully adhered roof, a mechanically fastened roof, makes use of fasteners to keep the roofing membrane secure. But these fasteners do not account for as much square footage of the commercial roofing membrane as adhesive products do. Once an insulation system has been fastened onto a roof deck, in a fully adhered roof system every square foot of the membrane is secured to the insulation system. Because of the membrane’s stronger bonds to the insulation per square foot, the installed roof membrane tends not to flutter around as much when powerful winds roll around.

• Full roof adhesion is a time-tested roof securing method.

Innovations in the commercial construction sector have brought about many product novelties, such as cool roof coatings and their applications. Drawing from this wave of innovation, new methods for construction work like full roof adhesion arose in the 1960s. Fully adhered roofs specifically appeared in the mid-1960s, and ever since then full adhesion has become a time-proven method in the process of roof installation. Today, millions of square feet of fully adhered single-ply roofing systems have been installed. Many commercial building owners opt to have their roofs installed to the underlying substrate with this method due to fully adhered roofs’ performance value and track record of longevity, as seen in many single-ply roofs today.

The areas where a fully adhered system can begin peeling and then fail – namely the areas around roof perimeters, curbs, walls, and appliances—can be addressed by ensuring these areas stay strong and intact. Cutting down on opportunities for air infiltration into the roof system will also help—the seal-up of deck and wall interfaces are what is needed there.

Fully Adhered, Multi-Ply Conklin® Spray Polyurethane Foam System

As a nationwide network of commercial roofing specialists, Choice Roof Contractor Group understands the benefits and challenges that come with a fully adhered roof. That is why members of Choice Roof Contractors offer a multi-ply spray polyurethane foam system that makes up for the weaknesses to which a fully adhered roof is prone.

Breaking it down, this multi-ply system is composed of:

• Spray polyurethane foam insulation system
• Base coat of roof coating product
• Fabric-embedded coating system
• Two layers of top-coat roof coating product

On top of being a fully adhered system, this multi-ply roof is made up of many alternating layers of fully adhered, monolithic roof coating and spray foam products. It is completely without seams, which makes it impervious to leaks, and it therefore offers many benefits:

• Significant tensile strength and exceptional durability
• Performance value equivalent to that of a multi-layered built-up roofing system
• Substantially improved wind resistance and greatly strengthened building structure provided by the multiple layers of roofing product applications
• Roof damage is localized and repairs are easily made
• Exceptionally long roof lifecycle—easily 40+ years or more—with proper roof maintenance and caretaking
• Strong-performing roof system that generates huge savings on cooling and heating costs year-round
• Completely seamless, completely waterproof, and fully adhered roof protection so leaks and other roof problems are kept at bay
• No lateral water travel possible with a multi-ply spray polyurethane foam system
• Easily applied on rooftops with challenging architectural designs or areas with difficult angle changes
• Backed by non-prorated warranty guarantee covering 100% of labor and material costs

Should you be interested in learning more about how this roofing system offers substantial protection value and energy savings over the long term, do not hesitate to contact us at 800-670-5583.

In previous posts, we have weighed the benefits of spray foam roofing and some common misnomers about commercial spray foam roofing. But what if we just consider the pros and cons of this roofing system? A certified and experienced spray foam roofing contractor weighed in with his thoughts this week and offered some guidance on the merits and downsides of this roof system type.

To frame this discussion, it is important to note that spray polyurethane foam product is being integrated with Conklin commercial roof coatings for a comprehensive roof system here. It is also important to note how these integrations have led to differently-composed roof systems.

Spray Foam Roofing Systems Integration

Here are a few ways in which spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has been integrated into elastomeric roof coating systems:

• Spray polyurethane foam with one coat of a Conklin roof coating product system
• Spray polyurethane foam with a base coat of roof coating product followed by a top coat
• Spray polyurethane foam with a base coat of roof coating product, followed by Conklin fabric material and two layers of top-coat roof coating product system

The last roof system is the most powerful and potent, as it is composed of many layers of fully adhered, monolithic roof coating and spray foam product. This is the system we will be examining.

Pros of Spray Foam Roofing

The multi-layer Conklin spray polyurethane foam roof offers:

• Incredible tensile strength and durability highly comparable to that offered by a multi-layered built-up roof system
• Consumer application and value in all 50 states; the reflective top coat helps in saving on cooling costs and the SPF insulation keeps heat trapped inside during wintertime
• Potential product lifecycle of 40+ years or more, so long as the roof is properly maintained and the foam insulation is constantly protected by roof coatings
• Completely seamless, completely waterproof, and fully adhered roofing protection to the existing roof substrate on which these products have been applied
• Huge wind resistance and enhanced building structural support provided by the many layers of coating product and SPF application
• Virtually eliminates potential for water travel throughout a roof system, as punctures in the roof caused by hail or other foreign objects stay localized to just the area it affected
• SPF insulation is easily applied around protrusions, such as flashings, and around more-challenging angles up against curbs
• Capable of being applied to virtually any type of existing commercial roof system

Cons of Spray Foam Roofing

There are a lot of contractor-facing “drawbacks” to a spray foam roof system. It is useful for building owners to know these, too, so they are aware of the full details required for the system’s proper application.

• Has to be applied with exactitude; spray foam roofing has rigorous specifications and requires steady expert hands for effective application
• From a contractor standpoint, it takes a lot of time to fully master this highly-specialized system
• Specialized training is needed so the spray polyurethane foam contractor puts down the spray polyurethane foam correctly
• Initially costlier than other roofing systems; however, it pays for itself much more quickly than even “typical” white roofing systems with the energy savings it produces
• More potential for system failure can be more present due to contractor carelessness or shoddy application, due to the exact specifications and careful application required
• Being hard to remove in some cases (however, if an old flat roof has an initial layer of 1-inch ISO board installed over it before the foam application, the foam system can be carved into squares and then removed)

It should be noted, however, that building owners will derive tremendous benefits from this system in the form of roofing protection and huge energy savings, among others. These drawbacks may be greatly outweighed by these two benefits alone.

Things that Cause Spray Foam Roofing Failure

• Bird pecking
• Shoddy spray foam application
• Unscrupulous contractors applying foam that is not dense enough (three-pound foam is needed, when some contractors apply two-pound)
• Foam being applied in temperature conditions that are not optimal or specified
• Foam being exposed to the sun
• Waiting too long to coat foam layer with roof coating product or primer layer on top
• Putting a light coat on top of spray foam layer, which quickly deteriorates
• Putting roof paint on top of spray foam layer, which will quickly leave foam exposed
• Old roof not having positive drainage, or has sitting pools of water on its surface (not good for spray foam application)

Once spray foam has been applied as a base layer, it is important for the top layers be applied within 2-12 hours after the spray foam application. Ideally, the application of the top layer of product over the foam will be done in the same day as the foam application itself.

This “built-up”, fabric-reinforced spray foam roofing system we have been looking at is thick enough where the foam will be much better protected from bird pecking. Also, there is a granular coating product available to Conklin contractors that can be combined with coating products so bird pecking is negated.

As the listed causes of spray foam roofing failure show, many instances of spray foam roofing failure can be attributed to shoddy contractor work or application. Therefore, many of these instances can be avoided by choosing an experienced, quality-minded spray foam roofing contractor to do the job.

Concluding Thoughts on Spray Foam Roof Systems

Building owners and facility managers, on the other hand, can be fully confident of this roof system’s lifecycle, ongoing benefits and performance value, and stringent protection standards. All Conklin roofing systems are backed by non-prorated warranties. Plus, Conklin roofing products have been installed on over 2 billion square feet of roofing throughout the United States, and they have been a top choice in commercial roofing for over 40+ years.

Should you be interested in training with our nationwide support group, give us a call at 800-670-5583.

Commercial Roof Coatings and Their Value

Today, commercial roof coatings are widely known for two properties: their energy efficiency and their roofing protection value. When applied on a roof substrate, the roof coating forms a new, seamless membrane over the old roof, shielding it from outdoor conditions and extreme weather patterns over time. Many commercial roof coatings leave behind a reflective roof surface with light coloring when they are sprayed and rolled on top of an old roof. However, one of the most popular coating options is the white roof coating, due to its stronger reflectance value over other coating products.

Because it is highly reflective, the white roof bounces the majority of the sun’s energy off the building during the day and keeps heat from traveling into the body of the building below. The end result is the building does not use as much energy to keep cool, and the building owner can see tremendous energy savings as a result.

Criticism against Reflectivity of White Roof Coatings

In recent years, some have criticized white roof coatings and their value in generating long-term energy savings. In northern climates, where weather patterns tend to be more extreme and oriented toward extreme below-freezing temperature variants, people have claimed roof coatings are not effective. In colder periods of the year, these coating products reflect away sunlight that could heat up a building and help keep the building’s energy costs down. So, in laymen’s terms, the building’s heating system performs harder to keep the interior space heated, and heating costs go up.

These detractors then have claimed the increased heating costs are greater than the cooling cost savings generated by the white roof coatings in the hotter periods of the year. Thus, a building owner is stuck with what is not net energy savings for the year, but rather a net loss. Throw into the mix the reality that roof coatings do not guard against air filtration, a bigger problem than the lack of absorbed heat, and the net loss becomes even more pronounced.

Don’t Forget about the Insulating Power of Spray Polyurethane Foam

Dissidents against white roof coatings do not account for when spray polyurethane foam is applied as an insulating force underneath roof coatings. When installed under commercial roof coatings, a spray polyurethane foam insulation system acts as a strong air barrier. It then heavily cuts down on air filtration and keeps heat trapped inside a building. In short, with the roof coatings applied on top, the SPF insulation system enables a building owner to enjoy cooling cost savings during hotter periods of the year and heating cost savings during the colder portions.

Commercial Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Systems

• According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, domestic demand for energy will reach jump 40 percent by 2025.
• The U.S. Department of the Interior’s projection for increased energy demand corresponds with more short-term projections by leading organizations for growth in green construction.
• The Freedonia Group anticipates domestic demand for green building products will increase 11 percent per year and reach $86.6 billion in 2017.
• The ENERGY STAR® program confirms this is a continuing trend from earlier years, as the percentage of green construction in the overall U.S. nonresidential construction market grew from 2 percent in 2005 to 44 percent in 2012.

With such a big premium being placed on green construction, there is a great opportunity for building owners to make their buildings more eco-friendly and save money. Commercial roof coating systems, amplified in performance by underlying SPF insulation systems, can help reduce a building’s carbon footprint while generating potentially tens of thousands of dollars in utility costs. With a Conklin spray polyurethane foam roof system, the opportunities for saving money are very much real.

Why Conklin Roofing Systems?

Aside from having excellent reviews, Conklin roof products have a great reputation for lasting performance value. Here are a few reasons why:

• Installed on over 2 billion square feet of roofing in the United States
• Leading product brand for commercial roofing for 40+ years
• Roof coating products with an exceptional lifecycle of 15-25 years or more
• Non-prorated warranty coverage on labor and materials for up to 18 years
• Products that reflect up to 85 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays, a primary cause of roofing problems
• Warranty claims rate of less than 0.5 percent
• Best-in-class waterproofing solutions
• Fully adhered roofing without any seams
• Wipes away leaks and other common roof problems almost instantly

So, the benefits of a Conklin roof system are tremendous. With a Conklin SPF roof system, though, the benefits become even more numerous. Here are just a few:

• Strongly reduced air filtration, especially during winter
• Noticeable year-round energy savings
• Easily takes care of any old roof substrate problems
• SPF system with a strong R-6.5 value per square inch of thickness
• Applicable to virtually all roof systems
• Complete resistance against hurricane-force winds
• No water absorbed due to spray foam’s closed-cell insulation features

Should you be interested in learning more about why our Conklin SPF systems stand out, give us a call at 800-670-5583. We will be happy to share why our Choice Roof Contractors stand out.

Spray Foam Equipment and Commercial Roofing Today

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing has been around for 50 years. But even with its track record, an SPF roof is not exactly one of the most common commercial roof systems out there. Many buildings that have been around for that long have old, beaten-up built-up roofing systems on them—often made of tar and gravel. These roof systems last for long periods of time, but they are unable to escape the effects of the sun. Over time, they break down and fail.

Because they want a lasting roof, building owners have been turning to commercial spray foam roof systems as alternatives. A well-applied, thick spray foam roof offers the same long lifespan as the BUR systems, plus huge savings on heating and cooling costs. Just the energy savings alone are a big draw, but there are other benefits too such as much less weight on the roof.

To apply spray foam roofing, commercial roof contractors need spray foam equipment. A “typical” line of spray foam equipment includes spray foam rigs, reactors and generators, hoses, spray foam guns, and other spray foam application equipment. Spray foam equipment is to be used for interior applications of spray foam insulation systems as well for insulation and top-layer applications on top of a building.

Some spray foam equipment providers offer complete spray foam equipment packages. For instance, our partner, Intech Equipment & Supply with 6 full-service locations across the U.S. offers complete, turnkey packages so that work can be done as soon as a contractor arrives at the jobsite. Quality spray foam equipment will give the contractor tremendous benefits including:

• Features for easy, fast troubleshooting such as QR codes
• High-performance spray foam applications with lesser fuel consumption
• Equipment that is easy-to-move and transfer from jobsites
• Better control over spray foam application and overall process
• Better spraying performance
• Easy and convenient applications with automated, instant foam system recipe recall
• Greater hold on cost management and forecasting

These benefits and more allow contractors to apply foam systems with precision and ease.

Why Spray Foam Roofing?

Despite all of the myths out there, spray foam roofing remains a top choice for reliable, lasting roof protection. Roof contractors and building owners each benefit from it.

For roofing contractors, spray foam roofing offers many advantages:

• Spray foam roofing is installed with ease
• Spray foam product is pumped up to the roof, which cuts back on chances for personal injuries arising from hoisting heavy roofing materials
• Liability costs are more contained than with other commercial roof systems
• Spray foam roofing can give much bigger profit margins per square foot
• Spray foam roofing has few repair and upkeep needs
• Spray foam roofs are easily repairable and maintenanced
• A spray foam roof lasts for a long time, and strengthens a contractor’s reputation when applied correctly

Building owners benefit in multiple ways as well:

• Commercial spray foam roofing can save tens of thousands of dollars in energy costs
• A spray foam roof system reduces sound transmission in a building
• Spray foam roofing keeps heat inside a building and makes a building use less cooling
• It prevents air infiltration, the number-one culprit for skyrocketing energy costs
• It is completely seamless and therefore strongly resistant to leaks, big or small
• A spray foam roof greatly strengthens a building’s structural support
• Spray foam roofing is designed to last for decades without trouble

With all these benefits, a commercial property remains in good condition and well-protected, and the building owner stays satisfied. As is common knowledge in the commercial roofing industry, happy customers mean good referrals and ongoing, highly profitable business opportunities.

Where can I get Spray Foam Equipment?

Our group members exclusively benefit from lead sharing, lifetime mentorship and sales coaching from top roofing experts, discounted product pricing, proven marketing strategies from others, and more. They also benefit from the active involvement of our trusted partners and suppliers. Choice Roof Contractors are able to apply Conklin spray polyurethane foam systems, spray foam systems backed by a non-prorated warranty of up to 18 years. On the whole, Conklin roof systems have been used for over 40+ years and can pay for themselves in just 4-7 years with their energy savings.

Call us today at 800-670-5583 to learn how you can get high-quality spray foam equipment from Intech Equipment & Supply at reduced rates. We will be happy to show how we can help you build your growing success story, as we will be behind you 100%.

The Need for Spray Foam Roof Insulation Today

According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, American energy usage is expected to increase 40 percent by 2025. That increase in consumption corresponds with a rise in demand for “green” nonresidential construction, as commercial and industrial buildings take up a good portion of the United States’ total energy usage.

The Freedonia Group, a market research firm, projects that demand for U.S. green building materials will increase 11 percent annually and will reach $86.6 billion in 2017. Moreover, the ENERGY STAR® program reports that construction of green buildings has also reached a new high. As EnergyStar.gov relates, “in the United States, the green share of the U.S. nonresidential construction market grew from two percent in 2005 to 44 percent in 2012.”

Spray foam roofing offers one of the most immediate ways to help building owners cut down on energy costs. It can applied on virtually any type of commercial roof system, and with its high insulation value, a spray foam roof system is among the greatest energy-saving and cost-cutting commercial roof systems out there.

Why Spray Foam Roofing?

We covered the extensive benefits of spray foam roofing and took a look at roof spray foam problems in previous blog posts. In reality, spray foam roofing has been a highly trusted commercial roofing solution for around 50 years. Its energy-saving benefits, long life expectancy, and high-performance ability are a handful of many attractive features. A person only needs to take a quick look at the slew of advantages associated with spray foam roofing, particularly a spray polyurethane foam roof, to realize its appeal for commercial roofing applications:

• Keeps heat “trapped” inside a building, cutting down on heating costs
• Eliminates air infiltration, the leading cause of lost energy and spiked energy costs
• Usually costs 15-50 percent less to install and maintain over 40+ years than other roof membrane systems
• Works well in all types of weather and climates
• Capable of being applied to virtually all existing roof surfaces
• Muffles transmitted sound
• Complete resistance against hurricane-force winds
• Cuts off drainage problems
• Strengthens a building’s structural support
• Hardly any maintenance demands
• With a white roof coating on top of the spray polyurethane foam application, you can see energy savings of up to 30-50 percent
• Spray foam roofing cost is minimal over the long run

In fact, our Conklin spray polyurethane foam roofing system, made up of spray polyurethane foam and a top layer of a white elastomeric roof coating, can pay for itself in 4-7 years with the energy savings it gives. Because of this system’s performance record in all kinds of weather conditions, spray foam contractors have a tremendous market opportunity, especially in regions with colder weather spells. The Conklin spray foam system is also backed by a non-prorated warranty on labor and materials for up to 18 years.

Access to Spray Foam Equipment at Discounted Rates

As the spray foam industry continues to grow rapidly, commercial roof contractors who jump into the fray now and establish their reputations as spray foam contractors will prosper in the long run. Whether a roof contractor is new to commercial roofing or is experienced, Choice Roof Contractor Group offers an unbeatable opportunity for entering this growing marketplace through our partnership with Intech Equipment & Supply.

Based out of the Phoenix with 6 full service locations throughout the U.S., Intech Equipment and Supply is a top national provider of everything that is needed for spray foam applications, inclusive of spray foam insulation systems and spray foam roofing. This great provider offers mobile spray rigs, spray foam insulation products, do-it-yourself insulation kits, spray foam equipment, and more. Because energy-efficient building is on the rise, Intech is fully committed to helping make the United States more “energy-frugal”, and providing affordable solutions for contractors to become involved. Intech’s team is a certified distributor of Graco spray foam equipment, and has been recognized as a top “High-Performance Coatings and Foam” Distributor for Graco due to its contributions to the spray foam industry.

Other Great Advantages for Spray Foam Contractors

Intech also offers free, live technical support should a spray foam applicator have any issues or questions. The company has an extensive inventory of supplies and parts available for immediate shipping should the need arise. To talk to Intech, call our favorite technician Dennis Alter at 706-474-1657.

Choice Roof Contractors benefit from discounted spray foam equipment from our partner (in addition to free lead generation, mentorship, marketing support, and more). Please call 800-670-5583 for special pricing and more information on our nationwide commercial roofing network.

For building owners who seek reliable, lasting roof protection that offers long-term cost-effectiveness, spray polyurethane foam roofing offers a great solution. But despite the fact that it has been around for 50 years, some members of the public have strong negative impressions of it. That is certainly understandable, given that over these past few decades, careless or less-than-savvy commercial roof contractors have incorrectly or poorly installed this energy-saving roof system.

Because this roof system has such great energy-saving and cost-cutting potential, below we examine some of the “myths” behind this system and how it offers substantial value.

Spray Foam Roofing Problems and Myths Answered

• Spray polyurethane foam technology does not have a solid track record for commercial roofing. Because a number of commercial roofing companies have installed this roof system poorly or incorrectly, this misnomer is one of the greater misperceptions to emerge in the commercial roofing industry. Multiple studies, including longitudinal studies or studies done over time, confirm spray polyurethane foam technology’s efficacy for commercial roof protection. For one, the National Roofing Foundation performed a study at Arizona State University in 1995 that showed high customer satisfaction and durability were strongly tied to SPF roofing. Texas A&M University famously has over 7 million square feet of spray foam roofing installed on buildings across its campus, which has performed well for over periods ranging 15 to 40+ years or even more.
• Spray polyurethane foam may be suitable for other applications, but not for roofing. Despite this fairly popular notion, spray polyurethane foam actually has shown a great track record for commercial roof application. When it was first distributed commercially in the mid-1950s, spray polyurethane foam was used in refrigeration and industrial insulation applications. As the foam technology became more specialized or harnessed for other industries, however, the foam emerged as a proven solution for commercial and residential applications alike. Today, SPF is used for roofing and insulation needs the world over, and enjoys recognition by the National Building Code as well as for its efficacy in sealing a building envelope.
• Spray foam roofs are far too expensive. This notion is perhaps one of the strongest held by the public today. In reality, though, spray foam roofing is actually one of the most affordable and reliable roof systems available today, especially when you factor in the cost savings and avoided costs it generates. For illustration, consider some of the following cost savings you can see with this roofing when it has an elastomeric roof coating applied on top of it: reduced roof maintenance and repair costs, heavily reduced annual energy costs, federal tax benefits and advantages, reduced cooling and heating equipment-related costs, and so much more. In fact, Texas A&M found that its spray foam systems paid for themselves in around 4-6 years with their huge energy savings.

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• Spray polyurethane foam roofing does not last. Actually, when elastomeric roof coatings are reapplied at strategic intervals on top of it, spray foam roofing has been shown to last up to 50 years. Conklin elastomeric roof coatings, in fact, may only need to be reapplied once to strengthen that possibility. Plus, multiple independent studies have confirmed the long life expectancy of this highly durable roofing.
• This foam roofing cannot be walked over or on. When applied correctly, an SPF-treated roof actually can hold up to 40 pounds per square inch or even higher. That is according to data from the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance and National Roofing Contractors Association. It is fully capable of supporting a wide weight range. However, a sharp object could create a hole that can penetrate the building envelope. Care is needed in that area.

With Conklin spray foam roofing, building owners could see up to 30% savings on their annual energy costs, and receive non-prorated warranty coverage for their roof that covers labor and material costs for 18 years.

Call us at 800-670-5583 to learn how we can give you long-term security and cost-saving power.