What Separates an FM Approved Roof Assembly from a Standard Assembly?

by Michelle | Jul 13, 2026 | Building Codes, Commercial roof R-value loss, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Facility Manager, insulation, Property Management, Roof Types, Roof Upgrades, Roof Warranty, roofing design, Roofing Insights, Roofing Systems, Roofing Tips, Technical Insights, Uncategorized, vapor barrier

When it comes to commercial roofing, not all roof systems are created equal. At first glance, two roofing systems may look nearly identical. They might use the same membrane, similar insulation, and even be installed by experienced contractors. Yet one may carry an FM...

In The Know: Where Facility Leaders Talk the Future of Their Buildings…

by Michelle | Mar 9, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Facility Manager, Property Management, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Contractor, Roofing Maintenance

For property managers, building owners, and facility personnel, maintaining a building is rarely about just one system. Roofing, HVAC, drainage, structural components, and energy performance all work together. When one area is overlooked, the impact can ripple across...

Flat Roofs vs Snow: What Property Managers Should Know

by Michelle | Feb 12, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Facility Manager, insulation, moisture control, Property Management, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Roof Warranty, Roofing Insights, Roofing Maintenance, Roofing News, Roofing Systems, Roofing Tips, Snow Preparation

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.

by Michelle | Jan 28, 2026 | Commercial Roofing, dew point, Facility Management, Facility Manager, insulation, moisture control, Property Management, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Roof Reports, Roofing Insights, Roofing Maintenance, roofing science, Roofing Systems, Roofing Tips, Snow Preparation, Uncategorized

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...

From 2025 to 2026: Start the New Year With a Roofing Plan, Not a Surprise

by Michelle | Dec 26, 2025 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Facility Manager, moisture control, Property Management, Property Management Budgeting, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Roof Upgrades, Roofing Contractor, Roofing Contractors

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...

Why Year End Is the Smartest Time to Plan Commercial Roofing Projects

by Michelle | Dec 24, 2025 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Facility Manager, Property Management, Property Management Budgeting, Roof Maintenance, Roof Upgrades, Roofing Contractor, Roofing Contractors, Roofing Maintenance

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...