Thermoplastic polyolefin or TPO is a single-ply membrane roofing system that has become the industry standard for commercial flat roofs since its development in the early 1990s. In my opinion, TPO is the best roofing product out there for reflective flat roofs. Spokane Roofing Company began transitioning to TPO…
One thing I have learned during my time as the owner of Spokane Roofing Company is to prepare for change and change orders. A change order is a change to the contracted scope of work. When used sparingly, a change order can be the right project management tool for a successful commercial roofing project…
In my most recent post, I wrote a little bit about what it means to be a Roof Asset Manager, not just a roofing contractor. I would like to spend more time explaining what that means, because the difference between the two is important for commercial customers. A roofer can repair a damaged flat roof, recover it, or…
Better late than never is something you never hear a reputable commercial roofer say. If a building owner waits until something goes wrong with a roof, it might already be too late to save it. You must be proactive. Most building owners and property managers are smart; they know how to take care of their buildings. They either learned…
One of the most interesting things about the commercial roofing business is that we learn something new with every project. It is never just a matter of sending people up a ladder to install a roof. Every public works roof replacement project is both rewarding and challenging. Spokane Roofing Company replaced an…