While the life expectancy of a commercial roof is anywhere from 10 to 40 years, there are several factors that can affect how long it lasts. Pay attention to these five factors to extend your roof’s lifespan and save money by avoiding unnecessary repairs or having to replace your roof prematurely. Installation When having your…
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3 Benefits of Replacing Your Commercial Roof
When it comes time to replace your commercial roof due to age or extensive damage, it’s easy to focus on the financial burden of the replacement. While you may not realize it, there are actually several reasons why investing in a new roof can make your company more money in the long run. Here are…
TPO for Commercial Roofs
TPO, or Thermoplastic Polyolefin, is a synthetic rubber compound that is one of the most popular roofing solutions for commercial buildings today. There are many notable advantages to installing a TPO system on a commercial building. For one, TPO can be fused to create a highly reliable, long-lasting seam. In addition to its strength, it…
Our People: Joe Wicker, "The Detail Man"
Joe Wicker is definitely a valuable asset to us at Andrews Roofing. I would say that he is “the engineer type.” He was born in 1963 in Dover, Delaware, but because his dad was in the Air Force he was moved around a little and ended up in Virginia Beach at age 5. He graduated…
Your Home Is Not A Submarine
I have said it before; Your home is not a submarine…and even subs leak! Fiberglass – asphalt and other types of roof shingles, such as tiles, shakes, slate, are not water proof. They are designed to shed water on a pitched or sloped surface. The steeper the better. Steeper surfaces shed water faster and dry faster. You can’t put…