• Reroof or What?

    June 9, 2010
    21 min read
    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.

    Read more about roof repair vs. replacement …

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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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