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...
by Michelle | Jun 18, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, moisture control, Property Management, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Uncategorized
Summer often feels like the calm between storm seasons, but on a commercial roof, it’s actually one of the most important times of year for proactive maintenance! What gets addressed now can prevent disruptions, emergency repairs, and premature deterioration...
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...
by Michelle | Jan 13, 2026 | Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, insulation, moisture control, Property Management, Roof Maintenance, Roof Upgrades, Roof Warranty, Roofing Contractor, roofing design, Roofing Maintenance, Roofing Tips, Snow Preparation, Uncategorized
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...
by Michelle | Jan 8, 2026 | Building Codes, Building Maintenance, Commercial Roofing, Facility Management, Hurricane Preparedness, Property Management, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Contractor, roofing design, Uncategorized
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....
by Michelle | Dec 16, 2025 | Building Maintenance, Facility Manager, Property Management, Roof Inspections, Roof Maintenance, Roof Reports, Roofing Contractor, Roofing Maintenance, Roofing Tips, Uncategorized
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...
