Commercial roofing blog
Stories and advice from Sentry’s commercial roofing experts.
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Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-5555
Stories and advice from Sentry’s commercial roofing experts.
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 […]
Managing Roofing Adhesive Temperatures In Cold Weather
by Sentry Customer Care TeamIt’s been cold out there! But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to complete commercial roofing projects that require temperature-sensitive adhesives — you just need to be creative. Last winter, when our team was re-roofing the terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, we used a multi-step process to keep roofing adhesive temperatures consistent during re-roofing. The […]
60-second Case Study: It’s All About the Brick at Gasket City Lofts
by Sentry Customer Care TeamBrick, brick and more brick. That’s one of the things that gives this three-story, 1945 Atlanta building so much of its personality, both outside and inside. In 1998, Sentry Roof re-roofed Gasket City Lofts at the edges of downtown Atlanta and the Castleberry Hills neighborhood when it was converted from a warehouse to loft condos. […]
How Freezing Temperatures Damage Roofs — Inspections Matter!
by Sentry Customer Care Team(UPDATED) Freezing temperatures damage roofs. And even though snow is pretty rare in metro Atlanta, temperatures often dip to below freezing overnight — and sometimes stay there for a while. Inspections and seasonal roof repairs are necessary to get the best performance out of your roof and improve its longevity. Here’s what to do: Step […]
‘Tis the Season…
by Sentry Customer Care Team…for expressing the gratitude we feel toward all of our clients, colleagues, co-workers, families, friends — and you for reading this blog. We wish you the happiest of holiday seasons and hope your 2017 is filled with love, friendship and prosperity!
Roof Repair Experts: 3 Ways Partnership Beats Quick Fixes
by Bill Lomel(UPDATED) Your roofing system is a critical component of your commercial property — you need it to perform well so it protects your property and everything in it. So when something goes wrong and it needs to be repaired, it’s best to choose roof repair experts who take a partnership approach instead of a quick-fix […]
Can You Name These 9 Buildings and Win $250 for the Holidays?
by Sentry Customer Care Team** Congratulations to our winners, Idalia and Arturo! ** Thank you to everyone who participated. Here’s how the contest worked: If you’re the first person to correctly identify all nine of these properties roofed or re-roofed by Sentry Roof Services, you’ll win a $150 donation to your favorite charity in your name and a $100 […]