Commercial Roofing Blog

99 Holiday Seasons Here at United Materials: What We Are Looking Forward to in 2023

Mark Forbes

4 days ago
2 min

99 Holiday Seasons Here at United Materials: What We Are Looking Forward to in 2023

We are feeling a little nostalgic at United Materials these days. United Materials will turn 100 in 2023.

How to Determine Your Roof Maintenance Budget

Mark Forbes

Nov 3
2 min

How to Determine Your Roof Maintenance Budget

Does your business’ annual budget include expenses for the care and maintenance of your business’s roof?

It’s Winter Prep Time for Colorado Roofs: What You Should Do Right Away

Mark Forbes

Oct 17
2 min

It’s Winter Prep Time for Colorado Roofs: What You Should Do Right Away

October in Colorado is the time for building owners & property managers to take steps to prepare their building roofs for winter conditions

Mark Forbes

Sep 7
2 min

Not All Roof Repairs Are Equal

Depending on the materials used in your building’s roof construction, the repair process will look a little different for each type.

Don’t Neglect Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance

Mark Forbes

Aug 9
2 min

Don’t Neglect Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance

Commercial building owners should not neglect their buildings’ gutters. Ideally, your building’s gutters should be cleaned twice a year.

Mark Forbes

Aug 5
3 min

Solar Panels and Commercial Roofs

Building owners are more frequently considering solar panel installation on their roofs. However, there are several factors to consider.

Severe Storm Preparation for Commercial Roofs

Mark Forbes

Jul 12
2 min

Severe Storm Preparation for Commercial Roofs

While severe weather is not always predictable, there are ways to prepare your roof to help it better withstand damage from Mother Nature.

Check the Roof When Buying Commercial Real Estate

Mark Forbes

Jul 11
3 min

Check the Roof When Buying Commercial Real Estate

We have some tips to help business owners get the most bang for their buck when investing in a commercial building.

What does “custom sheet metal fabrication” mean?

Mark Forbes

Jun 7
2 min

What does “custom sheet metal fabrication” mean?

We offer a wide variety of customized work, ranging from creating architectural enhancements for your roof, or even HVAC curbs and adapters.

How to identify trustworthy, experienced roofing companies

Mark Forbes

Jun 5
2 min

How to identify trustworthy, experienced roofing companies

No one wants to fall prey to an unreliable roofing company or a scam, especially not for such a significant investment.

Roof Damage Doesn’t Have to Be a Disaster for Your Business

Mark Forbes

May 1
1 min

Roof Damage Doesn’t Have to Be a Disaster for Your Business

Words that most business/building owners dread: “Your roof has sustained some damage and needs repair.” You’ve performed routine inspections

Mark Forbes

Mar 10
2 min

Roofing Industry Developments to Watch

If industry trends of 2022 so far seem like déjà vu on steroids, that’s probably because, well, they are. Like many other businesses, the...

Mark Forbes

Mar 9
2 min

Commercial Real Estate in 2022

It is probably no surprise that commercial real estate is expected to see another banner year in 2022. The demand in the commercial real...

Mark Forbes

Feb 24
2 min

Beware of Ice Dams

Icicles Are a Sign of Trouble An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from...

Mark Forbes

Feb 10
2 min

A Brief Explanation of Built Up Roofs

Built up Roofs offer Many Benefits As a business owner or building manager, you can’t be expected to know a lot about commercial roofing....

Mark Forbes

Jan 27
2 min

Green Roofs Offer Many Benefits

Green Roofs Offer Valuable Benefits While green roofs are not for everyone, research is showing that they provide a number of valuable...

Mark Forbes

Jan 13
2 min

Make Roof Safety a Priority this Year

Most business owners and property managers don’t spend much time on their roof, so roof safety isn’t a top consideration. Yet a bit of...

Finding Wind Damage on Your Commercial Roof

Mark Forbes

Dec 16, 2021
2 min

Finding Wind Damage on Your Commercial Roof

Be on the Lookout for Roof Wind Damage Here in Colorado and throughout the west, high winds can be a common occurrence, especially during...

EPDM Membrane Roofs Provide Long Service Life

Mark Forbes

Dec 9, 2021
2 min

EPDM Membrane Roofs Provide Long Service Life

When you have a new commercial roof installed, you want it to last a long time, and roofs made with EPDM membrane certainly meet these...

Understanding Commercial Roofing Components

Mark Forbes

Nov 24, 2021
2 min

Understanding Commercial Roofing Components

Understanding Commercial Roofing Components When you need to repair or replace your commercial roof, you’ll probably come across some...

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