IKO Roofing Blog
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IKO provides quality roofing shingles and products, asphalt shingles, insulation, flat roofing products, membranes, and more for the commercial and residential roofing industries. Read our commercial roofing blog for information on commercial roofing systems, building envelope and waterproofing products, industry news, and more. We try to answer important questions that commercial roofing..
IKO Roofing Blog
2M ago
What is roof decking for commercial applications? A roof deck is designed to serve as the foundation for a roof. From the bottom up, a roof deck’s main function is to provide structural support for the entire roof system. The deck material is an important structural element that helps support the insulation and waterproofing (membrane ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
6M ago
Disclaimer: Please note that this article is intended to provide general information only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from a roofing contractor, architect or other specifier with respect to any particular roofing project. A commercial roof tear-off is the process of removing an old flat roof (either the entire system or just ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
10M ago
IKO showed off their latest products and roofing innovations in commercial roofing at the 2023 International Roofing Expo. Hear customer testimonials from businesses and contractors that work closely with IKO. Their experiences demonstrate why IKO is their preferred manufacturer for roofing solutions in commercial roofing. Transcript: I’m here at the IKO booth. We’re one of ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
10M ago
Disclaimer: Hot mopping on asphalt roofs is highly dangerous. Proper safety training is necessary to perform this job. When choosing the temperature for your hot tar roofing kettles, always follow the manufacturer’s requirements and do not heat the kettle beyond the ATSM D312’s maximum kettle temperature. It is incumbent upon the roofing professional to determine ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
1y ago
While it may seem counterintuitive, the wind load on a flat roof has a stronger impact than on pitched roofs. Wind creates negative pressure on flat roofing, exerting an upward pressure that puts stress on the entire structure. Whether you’re adding a roof to a new building or receiving a partial or full replacement on ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
1y ago
Winter can be harsh on a commercial flat roof if it is unprepared. Issues that develop in your roof over winter can impact the rest of your building. To protect your investment, you should have an experienced commercial roofing professional clean and inspect your roof in the fall, or at least before the snow arrives ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
1y ago
Disclaimer: Experienced and licensed roofing professionals should perform all roof snow removal. All decisions about when and if to remove snow from a roof should be made in consultation with a structural engineer. This general information is intended to introduce building stakeholders to snow removal concepts and help them to understand what to expect from ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
1y ago
One of the most important factors in selecting the optimum flat or low-slope commercial roof insulation is designing to the desired thermal efficiency. R-value is a measurement to quantify the insulating properties of a building material. The highest R-value per inch is the best, and this helps determine flat roof insulation thickness for building regulations ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
1y ago
Roof lightning protection systems are essential to protect buildings from lightning. Occupants and property are at risk if lightning strikes a building that doesn’t have one of these protective systems installed. In this guide, we’ll provide valuable information for both roofers and property managers about the different kinds of lightning protection systems and how they ..read more
IKO Roofing Blog
1y ago
On top of dealing with the demanding maintenance schedule of your commercial building and issues with tenants, you also have to monitor the condition of the building’s roof. It may be hard to know where to start when the commercial building that you own or manage required roofing work. Whether you need a brand-new roof ..read more