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Welcome to the MBA Roofing Learning Center—your trusted source for expert tips on residential and commercial roofing, as well as gutters, gutter guards, skylights, siding and general home maintenance. Learn how to protect, upgrade, and care for your home with confidence.
Which Roofing Material is Best for New Commercial Construction?
Building a new commercial property from the ground up give you more control over the roofing system than a replacement project. With an existing building the slope (how steep the roof is) is fixed, drainage is laid out, and the structural capacity has already been established. In new construction, these are design elements can be…
When Should a Commercial Roof Be Inspected?
Most commercial property owners schedule a roof inspection only after they notice a leak. By that point, the water has usually been moving through the insulation and membrane (the rubber or plastic sheeting that covers the roof) for months. A commercial roof can look fine from the parking while hiding standing water, separating seams,…