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Stories and advice from Sentry’s commercial roofing experts.
Favorable Light: Photo of the Month
by Sentry Customer Care TeamSentry Roof superintendent Manuel Lopez snapped this beautiful photo at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Our crew is working on the airport renovation project — this shot was taken at the North Terminal, Entrance N5. In this phase of the project, we’re removing metal panels to repair the deck in preparation for a new roof membrane. […]
How Many Walk Pads On Your Commercial Roof Are Enough?
by Bill Lomel(UPDATED) Walk pads are placed on top of the roof membrane to protect it from punctures caused by people walking or working on your roof when they service equipment (like HVAC units) and for other reasons. The pads are made of the same materials as the roof or something highly compatible and they also come […]
Pros and Cons of Asphalt Shingles
by Sentry Customer Care TeamEveryone can recognize an asphalt shingle roof — this roofing system has been popular for more than 100 years. Used on steep-slope roofs, asphalt shingle roofs dominate the residential market, including townhome and condo complexes. While asphalt shingles have always been an effective roofing system, new technologies make them even better now, including new recycling technologies […]
Balcony Balance! Photo of the Month
by Sentry Customer Care TeamOne more balcony almost complete! Along with installing a TPO roofing system on the Executive Park Apartment complex near Emory University in Atlanta, Sentry Roof is installing DecTec on all 186 balconies. DecTec is a waterproof, fireproof membrane with a rough texture that makes it ideal for balconies, decks and pedestrian walkways. That’s our technician Timothy […]
The Best of 2018
by Sentry Customer Care TeamWe covered a lot of ground in this blog in 2018! From advancements in the commercial roofing industry to safety to advice about specific roofing systems, we do our best to keep you informed. Based on page views, in 2018 our readers were most interested the financial side of roof management, with the three of […]
Re-roofing the World’s Busiest Airport: 12 Days (and Nights) of Holiday Season Photos
by Sentry Customer Care TeamAs millions of travelers fly to be with their loved ones this holiday season, Sentry Roof is keeping a leak-free roof over their heads! Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is busier than ever this year. And, as you may know, it’s also in the middle of a massive renovation project that includes re-roofing. Sentry Roof is […]
Happy Thanksgiving wishes to our extended Sentry Roof Services family!
by Sentry Customer Care TeamSentry Roof is thankful for each one of our staff members, clients, vendors, suppliers, and service providers. We appreciate all that you do and wish you — and everyone! — a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Commercial Roof Thermal Imaging In Action
by Sentry Customer Care Team(UPDATED) Do you recognize the device is in this photo? It’s a camera used for roof thermal imaging. A trained Sentry Roof technician is using it to locate moisture that may be trapped in a roof that’s scheduled for replacement. By identifying and quantifying any areas of wet insulation underneath the membrane, we can reduce […]
Fall Roof Maintenance: Why You Need To Do It Every Year
by Sentry Customer Care Team(UPDATED) Fall is the most important time of year to have your roof inspected and maintained — freezing temperatures could be right around the corner. If you haven’t scheduled your fall roof maintenance yet, you still have time. Here’s what you need to know to keep your roofing system performing well throughout the winter: Debris on […]
How To Manage Roof Construction Costs In 2019
by Bill LomelRight now, in September 2018, construction costs are high in metro Atlanta because of high demand. So if you plan to replace your roof in 2019 you may pay more for it than you would in a year when demand for construction services is lower — market principles prevail. While the pricing climate shouldn’t prevent you […]
How Long Does Your Type of Commercial Building Roof Typically Last?
by Sentry Customer Care Team(UPDATED) Your commercial roofing system represents a significant investment and is a business asset — but, like everything else, it won’t last forever. Do you know how long your type of commercial roof was designed to last? How long a roof will last is one of the most common questions we get at Sentry Roof so […]
Bloomberg Businessweek Talks to Bill Lomel About Wage Stagnation
by Sentry Customer Care TeamIn their article entitled What’s Holding Back Wages in America?, Bloomberg writers Steve Matthews, Matthew Boesler, and Jeanna Smialek take a look at wage stagnation across different industries. Despite current record-high employment levels, wages actually fell in July. “To shed some light on what may be holding down pay, Bloomberg News reporters interviewed employers in […]