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TPO Roofing Building Owner’s Guide (TPO 101)
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…
Public School PVC Roof Recover Project Change Order
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…
World Wide Group Commercial Roof Recover
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…
Be Proactive About Your Roof
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…
Public Works Roof Replacement – US Post Office, Bonners Ferry, Idaho
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…
Public Works Building Renovation – Millwood Kindergarten Center
Now is the time of year when I look back at the work that Spokane Roofing Company has completed in the last 12 months. This year, I feel particularly good about the public works building renovation project at the Millwood Kindergarten Center, for both personal and professional reasons. I have deep ties to the Spokane Valley…
Equipter RB4000 Elevates Residential Roofing
Spokane Roofing Company recently purchased an Equipter RB4000 construction and roofing trailer. This piece of residential construction equipment is designed to save time, decrease labor costs, boost productivity and increase employee safety. Equipter RB4000 Overview...
Public Works Roof Installation – Fairchild AFB
The path from bidding a roofing project to successful completion rarely follows a straight line. Experienced roofing contractors know to prepare for contingencies before work begins. That knowledge and preparation paid dividends on a recent public works roof installation project at Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB). Replacing a…
Industrial Roof Drainage Problems Solved
When you think about a new roof, drainage may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Spokane Roofing Company recently completed a 44,000 square foot industrial re-roofing project at 3902 E Ferry Ave in Spokane, WA. Rooftop drainage was a major problem to solve for this warehouse.