Infrared Roof Scans: What They’re Actually Looking For

by mark maxim | Aug 17, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Condensation in roof assemblies, Facility Management, insulation, moisture control, Property Management, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Contractor, Roofing Systems, Roofing Tips

When someone says they’re going to “scan the roof,” it can sound a little like roofing meets science fiction. Point a camera at the roof, look for colorful blobs, find the wet spots, and call it a day. Not quite. Infrared roof scanning can be an incredibly useful...

Did You Know: Heat Is Harder on Your Commercial Roof Than Rain

by mark maxim | Jul 27, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Property Management, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Roof Types, roofing design, Roofing Maintenance, Roofing Systems

When most people think about what damages a commercial roof, they picture heavy rain, hurricanes, or hail. Those certainly take a toll, but the biggest stress your roof experiences? It’s probably happening on a perfectly sunny day. Every day your roof is exposed...

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...

Mechanically-Attached vs Fully-Adhered Roofing Systems

by Michelle | May 13, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Property Management, Roof Types, Roofing Contractor, Roofing Insights, Roofing Systems

Choosing the right commercial roofing system is one of the most important decisions a property owner or facility manager can make. It impacts long-term performance, maintenance needs, energy efficiency, and overall lifecycle cost. Two of the most common installation...

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...