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Reroof or What?

June 9, 2010
June 2010 Issue 99

Reroof or What?

The first choice in roofing is usually repair, based on its relatively low cost. At what point, however, is such a measure uneconomical? Once it has been decided that a particular roof is beyond repair, then re-cover, retrofit, and replacement options arise.

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Roof Replacement: New Ways to Pay
Roof financing and leasing options provide new strategies for capital management.
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Mastics, Coatings, Adhesives for Roof Repairs
The sustainability of a roofing system requires that the system be repairable.
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The Basics of Roof Maintenance
Prevent problems and increase performance with proper roof maintenance.
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