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.

First Steps to Take When a Commercial Roof Leak is Suspected
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?
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
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
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
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
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...

Warranted Roof Repair vs. Warranted Leak Location
Warranted Roof Repair vs. Warranted Leak Location

Question: What is the difference between a warranted roof repair versus a warranty on the leak location? Answer: The difference between a warranted repair and a warranty of leak location is really two...

Roof Warranties Give Facilities an Added Layer of Protection
Roof Warranties Give Facilities an Added Layer of Protection

Roof warranties can seem mysterious. They vary by manufacturer, they contain lots of legalese, and they can be long and tough to read. Even so, they are essential documents that maintenance and engine...

Desktop Tablet Mobile