With more than 125 years in the industry, Simon Roofing has seen—and solved—just about every roofing challenge imaginable. Our team brings together seasoned installers, roof designers, building science specialists, chemists, data intelligence experts, and diagnostic professionals, all working toward one goal: keeping your facility protected. In this blog, you’ll find insights, best practices, and resources that reflect our depth of experience and forward-thinking approach to commercial roofing.
Roofing Safety: Best Practices for Working Around Skylights
Question: How do skylights impact rooftop safety? Answer: Falls from skylights comprise 29 percent of all fatalities in the construction industry. And, people tend to ignore the risk that skylights pr...
Roofing Safety: The ABCs of PPE
Question: What types of personal protective equipment should be worn while working on a commercial roof? Answer: We want to make sure that we’re protecting our employees from any types of hazard...
First Steps to Take When a Commercial Roof Leak is Suspected
Question: What are the first things I should do when I suspect a roof leak? Answer: If someone suspects they have a roof leak there are a few things that should be done right off the bat. Assess if i...
Ask the Experts: Saturated vs. Laminated Roofing Membranes – Which is Better?
Question: Describe the difference between saturation and lamination and why is it important? Answer: Saturation vs lamination creates a very different acting sheet, especially when you’re lookin...
Ask the Experts: Elongation and Tensile Strength on a Commercial Roof
Question: What is elongation? What is tensile strength? Why are they important? Answer: Elongation and tensile strength are important factors for the roof. Elongation is essentially how far, in a perc...
Weather’s Impact on a Commercial Roof
Question: How does the weather impact my roof? Answer: Environmental issues impacting the roof can be classified in three areas: weathering, ultraviolet (UV) rays, and heat. Those three work together ...
Ask the Experts: White Roof vs. Dark Roof
Question: What is the benefit of a white roof vs. a dark roof? Answer: In the southern states a white roof is generally better and, in the north, gray or darker roofs are generally better. White roofs...
Ask the Experts: Commercial Roofing Inspections Explained
Question: How often should I have my roof professionally inspected and what are technicians generally looking for? Answer: Roof inspections should be performed on a commercial building twice a year, a...
