In The Know: Where Facility Leaders Talk the Future of Their Buildings…
Industry events like NFMT, RFMA, and ConnexFM bring together property managers, facility leaders, and building owners to discuss the future of building management. Here’s why those conversations still matter.
Thermal Bridging in Commercial Roofing Systems
Thermal performance in commercial roofing systems is often evaluated based on nominal insulation R-values. However, real world performance rarely matches laboratory values. One of the most significant and frequently overlooked reasons is thermal bridging. Thermal...
Flat Roofs vs Snow: What Property Managers Should Know
When the snow hits, flat roofs tend to get an unfair reputation. Snow piles up, temperatures drop, and suddenly myths start flying. The truth is flat roofs are designed to handle winter weather. Problems usually come from misconceptions and delayed action, not the...
Cold Weather Doesn’t Hit All at Once. It Works Overtime on Your Roof.
Cold Weather Doesn't Hit All at Once When people think about winter roof damage, they often picture a single storm. Heavy snow. Ice accumulation. A sudden failure. In reality, some of the most costly commercial roof issues don't come from one event. They develop over...
How Roofs Fail Differently in Florida, Texas, and the Northeast
Commercial roofs don't just fail randomly. They fail in predictable ways based on environmental exposure, system design, installation quality, and ongoing maintenance. However, many roofing decisions are still made using generalized assumptions about lifespan and...
Re-cover vs Full Tear-Off: What Property Owners Actually Need to Know
When a commercial roof reaches the end of its service life, one of the first decisions property owners face is whether to install a re-cover system or perform a full tear-off. On paper, a re-cover often looks faster and cheaper. In reality, the right choice depends on...
How Winter Weather Is Changing Commercial Roofing Strategy
For years, commercial roofing decisions were built around predictable seasonal cycles. Summer meant heat management. Fall meant prep. Winter meant slowdowns. That model no longer works. Winter weather has become more volatile, less predictable, and more destructive to...
The Science of Roof Movement: Why Your Commercial Roof Must Move
When most people think of a commercial roof, they picture a solid, static surface protecting a building from rain, sun, and wind. The truth is far more complex. Roofs are constantly in motion. They expand, contract, flex, and sway along with the building they cover....
From 2025 to 2026: Start the New Year With a Roofing Plan, Not a Surprise
As the calendar flips from 2025 to 2026, many property owners are focused on budgets, goals, and fresh starts. What often gets overlooked in that planning process is one of the most critical parts of any commercial building: the roof. Unfortunately, roofs don't follow...
Why Year End Is the Smartest Time to Plan Commercial Roofing Projects
As the year winds down and businesses shift focus to budgets, goals, and planning for the months ahead, one critical asset is often overlooked until it becomes a problem. Your commercial roof. While it may not come wrapped with a bow, a reliable roof is one of the...
Santa’s Naughty and Nice List for Commercial Roofs
As the holidays roll in and the year winds down, Santa is not the only one checking a list. At CP Rankin, this season is a great time to reflect on what separates a well performing commercial roof from one that causes headaches all year long. Think of this as a...
CP Rankin to Attend ConnexFM 2026, the Premier Event for Facilities Management Professionals
Kissimmee, FL — CP Rankin, a national leader in commercial roofing, is proud to announce its attendance at ConnexFM 2026, the largest and most influential event in the facilities management space. The conference will take place April 19 through April 22 at the Gaylord...