When it comes to getting your roof repaired or replaced, it’s hard work that has to get done correctly. A commercial roofing contractor may cost more than your favorite general contractor. This may make you reconsider and hire the cheaper option so you can save money upfront. But what about the long term? Commercial roofing contractors have the knowledge to do the best and most thorough job. Division 7 Roofing serves Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. We’re here to help with commercial roofing services at an affordable rate.  Roofing Contractors: Areas of Expertise What does a co ..read more

The Importance of Regular Commercial Roof Maintenance When it comes to maintaining a commercial building, the roof often gets sidelined. Most businesses focus on interior aesthetics and forget the importance of an intact, well-maintained roof. However, regular commercial roof maintenance is not just crucial for protecting your property from the elements but also for the longevity of your business. Let’s dive into the reasons why. Why is Regular Roof Maintenance Necessary? Roofing systems, particularly commercial ones, are complex structures exposed to varying weather conditions and other eleme ..read more

Understanding the Importance of Roof Asset Management for Commercial Buildings As a commercial building owner, your roofing system is one of your most significant investments. Protecting this investment is crucial, and that’s where roof asset management comes into play. But what is roof asset management, and why is it so crucial for your business? Let’s explore. What is Roof Asset Management? Roof asset management is a systematic approach to managing a roofing system throughout its life cycle. It involves regular inspections, routine maintenance, and timely repairs to ensure the roof remains i ..read more

Essential Questions to Ask When Selecting a Commercial Roofing Contractor When searching for a commercial roofing contractor, it’s important to know what questions to ask to ensure you’re hiring a qualified professional. Asking the right questions can save you money, time, and reduce the likelihood of a frustrating experience. Business Experience in the Commercial Roofing Industry Beware of companies that have recently switched from residential to commercial roofing, or those that have just started their own company. Low slope and steep slope roofing require different expertise, and newly esta ..read more

Introduction to Single Ply Roofing Materials Single ply roof types available today include EPDM, TPO, and PVC. All of these materials consist of a single layer of varying thicknesses and dimensions, and are produced by several manufacturers with different chemical formulations. EPDM – Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (Rubber Roofing) EPDM, also known as “rubber” roofing, uses adhesion methods for seaming and flashing materials. It has been a reliable choice for roofs in cooler climate regions. EPDM is most commonly black and does not reflect heat like white roof systems. Top manufacturers incl ..read more

You have probably spotted them on neighboring businesses, possibly without realizing it: commercial roof ventilation fans. If your business property lacks rooftop fans — or doesn’t have enough ventilation fans— you are paying a tremendous price in high energy bills. Ventilation fans are integral components of a proper roofing system; below we lay out five reasons your commercial or industrial property needs them! What Are Commercial Roof Ventilation Fans? Five general categories of commercial roof ventilation fans are available to owners of industrial and business properties:  Downblast ..read more

What makes Division 7 Roofing the best commercial roofing contractor in Ohio? When someone comes to tell you about a movie and says “it’s the best movie they’ve ever seen”, you may be a little skeptical. But what if more and more people came to you saying the same thing about that movie? You’d be pretty quick to go watch it! We are confident we have the same perception from our trusted clients. 1. Roofing With Integrity What do we mean at Division 7 Roofing when we call ourselves “a roofing contractor with integrity?” Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles ..read more

Jimmy Kimmel’s street interviews seem to indicate a lot of us are flustered by simple questions. Here’s one: What is flat roof flashing? Stumped? We are here to help out! What is flat roof flashing?  A flat roof (low-slope commercial roof) is designed to gently shed water over a shallow angle toward parapet scuppers, gutters, and internal drains. Where different roofing materials meet (as with brick meeting single-ply membrane), gaps between the dissimilar materials are often a challenge. Those gaps are covered by flashing.  Flashing appears in two major types: Thin, durable but fl ..read more

When you’re new to owning or managing a commercial property, you don’t want to sound unprofessional. Yet when you chat with your facilities team or your commercial roofer, keeping up with flat roof terminology may be difficult. Never fear! Here are 13 roofing terms specific to low-slope, or flat roofing, to help you better understand your roof, your colleagues, and your roofer. 1. BUR  BUR or Built-up Roofing is an Old School method that still delivers reliable, modestly priced roofing for industrial and commercial roofs. The essential idea is to build up the many layers of your roof fro ..read more

Most adults have 206 bones in their bodies. Some of us have more, some have fewer. Why a varying number? From infancy at 300 bones to adulthood, some bones of our axial skeletons fuse. Human anatomy is complicated, no doubt. Flat roof anatomy, by contrast, should be easy. However, many facilities managers would fail the one-question quiz, “What layers are part of your flat roof?”  Roofs Vary, Too Just as the human body has variations (wormian bones, for instance), flat or low-slope roofs have variations as well. Your commercial property’s roof could have all of the layers described belo ..read more