Roofing Blogs

If you own or manage a commercial building – a retail outlet, restaurant, distribution center/warehouse, or even a light manufacturing facility – you are also responsible for a commercial roofing system. This important structure may not always be top of mind, however. When commercial roofs are performing as they should and protecting your business from … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Roofing →

Have questions about the energy efficiency of various commercial roofing options? Or wondering whether there are eco-friendly choices available to improve your building’s roof? You’re certainly not alone! Here at Heidler Roofing, our customers seek our expertise on ways to cut regular business costs by installing better-performing and “greener” roof materials on both new and … Continue reading Answers to Your Top Questions about Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Commercial Roofing →

Now that days and nights have finally turned colder and summer is officially over, it’s clear that winter is coming once again. Is your commercial building’s roof ready for the snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures? If you’re not sure, now is the time to take action and prepare your roof. Membrane damage, clogged drains, and … Continue reading How to Winterize Your Commercial Roof →

It’s true that the commercial roofing industry uses a lot of technical terminology that our customers probably are not familiar with. And we never want you to feel confused by specific terms we may mention as we give inspection reports or talk with you about problems on your commercial building’s roof. That’s why we’re taking … Continue reading Top 24 Commercial Roofing Terms Explained →

As a commercial building owner or property manager, you’re probably very familiar with the concept of preventative maintenance for various systems in your building. Did you know that your building’s roof should also be regularly maintained to prevent problems and help keep leaks from forming? Even if your building is new and you’re not having … Continue reading How Commercial Roof Inspections Help with Preventative Maintenance →

Have you ever admired a uniquely designed building and marveled at its interesting rooflines or unusual roofing materials? Often found on historically important public structures (think city halls or large, old churches), rooftop features like graceful parapets, finials, and other sculptural elements add visual interest that makes a building stand out from its surroundings. Because … Continue reading The Challenges and Rewards of Installing and Caring for Specialty Roofs →

Did you just graduate from high school or will soon and have absolutely no idea what you want to do with your life? You’re pretty sure that spending four more years in school at a traditional college is not for you, but a two-year trade program doesn’t sound like a great fit right now either. … Continue reading Why You Need to Consider Roofing for Your Career →

Your commercial building’s roof has a lot of enemies, including harsh weather, time, and even human error. Obviously, storm damage to your roof is a major concern in the current spring and upcoming summer months (see our previous post on what you can do to protect your roof from that type of damage), but less … Continue reading Common Causes of Commercial Roofing Problems →

Commercial roofs can come in a variety of shapes, colors, and materials. The roof you decide on has to be one that not only matches your budgetary needs, but the needs of your commercial building as well. While many of the most common roofing systems are single-ply, not all of them can weather the same … Continue reading Why the Kind of Roof Your Commercial Building Has Matters →

When a major storm is in the forecast most people plan accordingly. They might secure loose items around the house or even inspect their roof/shingles to ensure everything looks good. As a business owner, do you put the same consideration into how your commercial roof will fare during inclement weather? Reality is, we can’t control … Continue reading Protecting Your Commercial Roof from Storm Damage →