When your commercial or industrial roof is leaking, oftentimes people start calling as many commercial roofers as possible to get bids. We’ve heard from the industry that bids can come in as little as one week after initial inspection up to a month. Now can you imagine trying to wait it out a month before...
This is a great question and one we get asked often. The answer is…it depends. We sell roof coating systems that are warrantied anywhere from 5-20 years, however, a lot of variables impact the lifespan of a roof coating. We will specifically address a lot of things we see that determine how long a...
Did you know that roof coatings have been used for decades? Roof coatings are estimated to have first come into commercial use around the mid-to-late 20th century when advancements in technology and production made it possible to manufacture. They were primarily made of asphalt and the goal was simply to create a waterproof barrier...
When your commercial or industrial roof leaks badly, it sometimes requires an emergency repair. Armour Roof Co. can quickly (often on the same business day) patch the issues to prevent further damage. At the same time, we are preparing for a longer-term solution. Where Do Commercial Roofs Leak? Diagnosing the entry point for the...
As we reflected on the last 8 years we’ve been in business and look to the future for growth, it was fitting to finally formally create company value statements. We have lived mainly by these principles without directly verbalizing them, so we’ve decided to officially create them. Here are the values of Armour Roof...
One of the goals for Armour Roof Co. in 2023 was to do more team-building events. With everyone having distinctly different roles in the company and always driving around at different job sites, it was nice to unite once a week for a more casual pow-wow outside the office. What better way than to...
This is a question we often get asked and it’s easy to understand where many building owners may be hesitant to consider roof coatings as a viable option to restore their roof. Some of the biggest reservations we hear are: Isn’t roof coatings just a short-term solution to eventually needing to replace my roof?...
We previously talked about how long it should take to bid on a commercial or industrial roof and generally we find ourselves somewhere in the middle. We’re not instantaneous on the bid (and therefore often overbidding), yet we’re much more responsive and quicker in turnaround than many other commercial roofers. Our process is much...
Unless you’re a scientist you probably don’t ever talk or think about “Thermal Expansion”. However, if you own a building with a metal roof then it’s something you should be aware of. Thermal expansion is a phenomenon that occurs when materials expand/contract in response to temperature fluctuations. In the case of metal roofs, it...
Investing into an industrial roofing project is a huge expense and it’s important that as you go through the bidding process that you’re able to effectively screen a potential industrial roofing company. There are fiver criteria to screen for when deciding on an industrial roofer: Credentials Though you seen this less in commercial roofing...
