by United Roofing MN | Nov 10, 2011
Commercial Roof Management | Roof Maintenance The initial cost of a roof system is typically 10 percent of the total building cost. However, over the life span the building the roof could account for nearly 60 percent of the building’s total maintenance costs. This...
by United Roofing MN | Nov 8, 2011
Commercial Low-Slope Roof Replacement MN When you think about an energy-efficient building, you may picture a newly constructed building that meets or exceeds LEED® standards and features many energy-saving bells and whistles. However, there is a great opportunity to...
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...