Commercial roof core sample

Layer Cake With Frosting? Photo of the Month

Before you start to get hungry, this is NOT a picture of a layered dessert. It’s a commercial roof core sample taken from one of the buildings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES - SENTRY FEATURED

Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits: What Role Does the Roof Play?

by Bill Lomel and Robert L. Brown, CPA

It’s that time of year again — chances are you’re thinking about taxes. If you’re an investor with unrealized capital gains, you have a new investment opportunity to avoid paying some taxes

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How Many Walk Pads On Your Commercial Roof Are Enough?

(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

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Manage Roof Costs 2019

How To Manage Roof Construction Costs In 2019

Right 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

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4 Ways the New Tax Law Can Benefit Commercial Roof Owners

by Bill Lomel and Robert L. Brown, CPA

You know about the corporate tax rate change and changes to home and mortgage deductions, but did you know the new federal tax law impacts your commercial roof, too? Now you can

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Roof Asset Management

How To Talk About Roof Management Strategy With Your Contractor

The more information you can give your roofing contractor about your property and your plans for it, the better.

Reputable roofing contractors think and plan strategically. They’re interested in helping you meet your goals and developing a work plan that

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35 Years Already? Sentry Roof

5 Big Changes In Commercial Roofing Since My Family Founded Sentry Roof in 1982

My family started Sentry Roof Services in 1982. I was the first employee. Back then we were called Decatur Roofing. In the late 1980s we divided the company in two and then in the early 2000s we joined forces again.

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Sentry Roof Informed Decisions

An Informed Decision Is Best: Roof Asset Management in 2018

The more you know about your options, the better your decisions.

Sentry Roof believes your roof is an asset that should be managed like your other business assets. Knowing how your roof is performing, what choices you have when

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Roofing Contractor Services: How To Find the Right Professional

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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

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Commercial Roof Management Services: 6 Ways Preventative Maintenance Extends The Life of Your Roof

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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 …

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