Learn About Commercial Roofing

We're pulling back the curtain to feature some of the innovative happenings at the Simon Lab.  We know what you're thinking - what's a roofing contractor need a laboratory for? At Simon Roofing,...

Convenience store roofs face unique stress from heavy traffic and equipment. Learn key challenges and how smart maintenance keeps operations running smoothly.

Commercial roof warranties offer peace of mind but if you’re not following the required maintenance activities, that warranty just became a piece of paper with no value. Just like any other buil...

Self-storage facilities protect prized possessions, vehicles, important documents, and more. And the demand for these facilities is growing, with more than 52,000 facilities across the United States. ...

When it comes to New Year's Resolutions, saving money can be one of the hardest to keep. This year, try reframing the mindset from not spending to spending smarter. When a roof gets a leak, it MUST be...

Winter is nearly here and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released their predictions for the coming season. “This winter, NOAA predicts wetter-than-average conditions for...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and that couldn’t be truer when it comes to managing facilities, especially on the roof. Keeping up with preventive maintenance and performing rou...

With the devastation some areas have experienced from Helene, storm damage is likely top-of-mind for most facility managers. You can learn more about preparing your roof prior to severe weather here b...

Is your roof ready to withstand severe weather? Preparation is critical when it comes to protecting your roof from the high winds this season can bring along the coasts. Forecasters from NOAA’s ...

Metal roofs are best known for their longevity and low maintenance. However, just like any other roof system, a metal roof can deteriorate and develop leaks over time. One of the most common sources o...

In a world of LOL, SMH, WFH and more, getting lost in letters is easy. We can’t help you translate your teen’s texts, but we can shed some light on the top roofing acronyms. Get ready to g...

The roof is arguably the most important piece of any building. It protects the facility, the equipment, the inventory, and most importantly, the people operating beneath it. That’s why proper te...

In several parts of the U.S., spring’s repeated cycle of freezing and thawing contributes to the wear and tear of facilities, especially the roof. ...

When it comes to flat or low-slope roofs, there are several varieties of membranes out there. The roof type can be dictated by several factors including budget, building function, local codes, climate...

The hottest colors this season are the ones that don’t fade, especially for visible roofs. The sun’s UV rays will likely fade color, especially on painted surfaces. However, there are meth...

This time of year has many of us resolving to be healthier and take better care of ourselves. But it can also be a time to take stock of our facilities and the key areas that affect performance and bu...

With employees and customers across the country, Simon Roofing understands the value of streamlined communications. Our ease of doing business makes it quick and efficient for our customers to request...

As a family-owned business, our name means a lot. And we don’t trust our name with just anyone. You can rest assured that when you hire Simon Roofing, you’re getting trained Simon Roofing ...

Simon Roofing has been a family-owned and operated business for more than 120 years. Throughout that time, our company has constantly evolved in looking for innovative ways of offering our customers t...

The roof on your building wasn’t cheap. And a new one will very likely be more expensive than the one that’s on it. It makes sense to follow these 9 best practices in roof maintenance, so ...

Severe weather events can be considered the Number 1 enemy to a commercial roof. Depending on where a building is located in the country, a roof can fall prey to snow and ice storms in the winter, hig...

In many parts of the country, the winter season is known for bringing extreme cold temperatures, increased precipitation and high winds. These weather elements are rough on all of us for sure, but the...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

Could it be that the Pareto principle applies to commercial roofing? It’s not uncommon to find that approximately 20% of the roof — meaning the penetrations — can cause roughly 80% o...

We’ve come a long way from the days of hot-applied coal tar and asphalt. The commercial roofing industry has become highly technical, both in the way materials are designed and installed, as wel...

If you need to be reminded about one of your building's most expensive assets, all you have to do is look up. A roof may represent a small percentage of an industrial building's initial construction c...

Properly maintaining and managing your restaurant or retail facility’s roof can be tough. Having a basic knowledge of a roof’s components will help you communicate easier with your roofing...

When it comes to hail damage or another major weather event, the insurance industry might benefit from the "an ounce of prevention can equal a pound of cure" philosophy used in the healthcare world. L...

So many maintenance needs. So few budget dollars. Facility executives have limits on what they can spend on building maintenance, and big-ticket items like unexpected roofing expenses can quickly eat ...

The traditional approach to managing a roof portfolio has always been somewhat reactive: Wait until a roof leak occurs, fix just that leak and then wait for the next leak to happen. Building owners an...

The telltale signs are there. A puddle on the floor. Stains on a ceiling tile. An active drip. So how is the water getting in? It must be a roof leak, right? Maybe. That's certainly the first inclinat...

When you break down what you really want to get out of your roof, it's basically as simple as (1) avoiding leaks, and (2) minimizing costs to maintain it. You want predictable performance and budget c...

Breaking it down to its core, the roof is essentially a waterproofing mechanism for an institutional and commercial building. The basic expectation is that a roof will keep building occupants dry and ...