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Stories and advice from Sentry’s commercial roofing experts.
[Infographic] Roof Surface Temperatures
by Sentry Customer Care TeamWhile you’re enjoying an iced tea in your air conditioned office on a hot, sunny day, the roof over your head may be taking a beating. Especially if it’s a dark color or unpainted metal. The hotter the roof surface temperatures, the less energy efficient a roof can be. And if your roof isn’t well-insulated, […]
Sentry Wins Two Awards from Firestone: 2017 Master Contractor and 2017 Inner Circle of Quality
by Sentry Customer Care TeamSentry is proud to have received two of the commercial roofing industry’s most distinguished honors: the 2017 Silver Master Contractor Award and the 2017 Inner Circle of Quality Award from Firestone Building Products. 2017 Silver Master Contractor Award The annual Firestone Master Contractor Program represents the top five percent of Firestone Building Products contractors. For 30 years […]
Why and How To Clean a PVC Commercial Roof
by Sentry Customer Care TeamCleaning a PVC membrane on a commercial roofing system provides a lot of benefits. But how do you clean a roof? How often should you have it done? And what should you do to avoid damaging the membrane, roofing system and environment? Keeping your roof looking great can also be important — especially when it’s the […]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Slate and Tile Commercial Roofs?
by Sentry Customer Care TeamIf your building has a slate or tile roof you can expect it to last up to 100 years or more — how’s that for longevity? The reason these roofs have been so popular for centuries (millennia, actually) is that they’re durable, beautiful, do a great job of protecting buildings, and, in the long run, provide […]
Roofing Contractor Services: How To Find the Right Professional
by Bill Lomel(UPDATED) If you’re a property manager, building owner, facilities director or someone else who’s responsible for a commercial building, you know the relationships that you develop with your service providers can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your property in good shape. Finding the right providers can be a challenge, however, including […]
[Infographic] Do Not Disturb! 7 Ways To Make Your Next Re-roofing Project Less Annoying
by Sentry Customer Care TeamJust because your property needs a new roof, it doesn’t mean the people who live or work at your property will be as excited as you are about getting it installed. The re-roofing process is a major, labor-intensive experience and, depending on the property, it has the potential to interfere with normal operations. But there […]
Can You Name This Building? (We roofed it!) Hint: New Buildings and New Roofs on an 181-Year-Old Campus
by Sentry Customer Care TeamNewly constructed, beautiful, sustainable, and enough space to sleep 350 — this college campus housing complex is located 40 miles east of Atlanta, just outside of Covington, GA. Sentry Roof worked in coordination with dozens of other specialty trades to complete the two L-shaped residence halls in 2008. They were designed and built to achieve LEED […]
60-second Case Study: Wind Uplift Control for Atlanta Control Tower
by Sentry Customer Care TeamIt’s always important that a roof doesn’t get pulled off a building during high winds. But it’s even more important when the roof is on an airport control tower and dozens of planes are in the air. One of the projects we’ve recently completed for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is re-roofing the airport control […]
Commercial Roof Safety Training: Focus Four and a Whole Lot More
by Sentry Customer Care TeamDo you ever think about all the things that can go wrong while working on a commercial roofing job site? We sure do! Falling off the roof is probably the first thing that comes to mind if you’re not in the roofing business but, as with all construction sites, roofers know there are plenty of […]
Commercial Roof Management Services: 6 Ways Preventative Maintenance Extends The Life of Your Roof
by Sentry Customer Care Team(UPDATED) If you want your commercial roof to last a long time, take good care of it! The elements in Georgia — especially sun, rain and wind — take a heavy toll on even the best roofing materials. Combined with your roof’s age, how it was installed, the number of penetrations, the number and types of equipment […]
7 Ways A Commercial Roof Inspection Can Strengthen Your Negotiating Position
by Bill LomelIf you’re considering buying a commercial or industrial property, you need to inspect the roofing system as part of your due diligence — the roof is a key part of your investment. You need to know about the condition of the roof, its projected lifespan and warranty status, any idiosyncrasies, and other roof-related facts that […]
[Infographic] How To Be a Good Roof Leak Detective
by Sentry Customer Care TeamDiscovering the source of a commercial roof leak can be tricky — where water enters a roofing system and where it shows up inside the building is rarely a straight line. Here’s an infographic that describes the two types of knowledge a good leak detective must have to accurately investigate the source of a roof leak. When you […]