by United Roofing MN | Nov 3, 2011
Preventive Roof Maintenance To maintain profitability in an economy of sluggish markets and corporate downsizing, many companies are cutting costs in various areas. All too often, one of the first areas to be reduced is maintenance. Maintenance is a tempting target...
by United Roofing MN | Nov 1, 2011
Energy Efficiency and Roofing Increasing Insulation Boosts Energy Efficiency In February, President Obama announced the Better Buildings Initiative, a multi-pronged effort to make commercial buildings 20 percent more energy efficient over the next decade by...
by United Roofing MN | Oct 27, 2011
Commercial Roof Management MN As building owners know, operating costs can creep up on your budget. In the last four years, maintenance costs rose 21 percent. Last year costs rose 10 percent alone, a significant increase compared to the four percent average in years...
by United Roofing MN | Oct 4, 2011
Commercial and Industrial Roof Maintenance A roof system is arguably the most vulnerable part of a building’s exterior. Ultraviolet radiation, wind, rain, hail, snow, and sleet all affect a roof system’s performance. Performance is based on good design, quality...
by United Roofing MN | Sep 13, 2011
Commercial Roofing Systems Minneapolis MN The life of any roofing system is limited. Most low-slope roofing materials begin to exhibit water infiltration within 20 years after installation. Distress conditions and leaks on low-slope roofs are more likely to emerge at...