Commercial properties require maintenance to keep the building in good condition and prevent problems that can lead to expensive repairs.  As important as this is, businesses and property owners sometimes neglect routine building maintenance either because they are busy, the expense of maintenance appears to be too great for the benefit, or they just cannot see any problems.  This last reason is the most common when it comes to roof.  For most owners, the roof is out of sight and very much out of mind. It is best for property owners and businesses to be proactive in thei ..read more

Often faced with various types of paperwork, including their own job-related documents and customer bid packages, contractors find themselves repeatedly encountering contracts. While contracts may not always be explicitly labeled as such, they govern the legal instructions for project execution. This complexity often leads busy professionals to sign contracts without thorough review, which can result in hidden problems. The theme of this article is centered around the 2023 focus of the CRCA (Contracts and Insurance Committee) which encourages contractors to avoid merely signing documents and ..read more

In this video, we showcase the installation of a TPO membrane on the flat roof of a newly constructed convenience store in the Chicago area. Our skilled teams affix rigid polyisocyanurate roofing insulation and secure the single-ply TPO roofing membrane using the mechanical attachment technique. The post Reliable Roofing TPO flat roof on New Construction appeared first on Reliable Roofing ..read more

  Most building owners and facility managers understand the importance of maintaining the commercial building’s flat roof. However, at some point in the roof lifecycle, leaks, degradation, and age make a roof replacement necessary. So, the owner goes out for bid to replace the roof. They typically obtain bids from at least 3 bidders.  And just as often, all the contractors propose something different.  So, unable to understand the differences between the bids, the owner looks at the price and the supposed warranty.  The lowest bidders offer attractive deals, but the conseq ..read more

Flat roofs are installed on a variety of buildings, including office buildings, warehouses, factories, apartments, and condominiums.  While the designed lifespan of a flat roof system can be as long as 30 years, 20 is the most common useful life.  However, to achieve the designed useful life, and perhaps longer, regular preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring the flat roof endures for as long as it is manufactured to do so. Flat roofs allow efficient use of interior space as well as surrounding grounds.  For example, HVAC units are often placed on flat roofs instead of ..read more

  In this blog we want to introduce Fleeceback TPO and discuss some of the advantages of using this premium roofing membrane. First, what is a roof membrane?  Your flat roof is made up of several components called an “assembly”.  The possibilities for flat roof assemblies are virtually endless, but the components fall into 3 general categories: the structural roof deck, insulation or other substrate board, and the waterproof membrane.  As its name implies, the water proof membrane or just “membrane” is the part of the roof assembly that is exposed to the elements. A qualit ..read more

Windsmart Pressure equalization vent installed on a real project. At Reliable Roofing, we are committed to installing and maintaining commercial roofing systems that you can count on for the best possible protection.  We are also committed to using cutting-edge technology to protect your building and lower your roofing costs.  Finally, we are committed to offering our customers green solutions which also make strong fiscal sense.   We now proudly offer WindSmart roofing systems in the Chicago area.  If you want the latest in roofing technology, to decrease installation ..read more

Finding a leak in a commercial roof can be stressful, especially when you know that it hasn’t been replaced for years. But there may actually be a simple fix, even decades after being installed. Not to say that this is the case for you, rather, there are signs to look for that can help you determine when to replace your commercial roof. There are also non-roofing factors to keep in mind, such as the building’s use, climate, budget, building code, and energy requirements. A professional roofing company, such as Reliable Roofing, can help you make this decision based on all factors after a thoro ..read more

Modified bitumen roofing, being asphalt-based, is designed for low slope roofs. “Mod-bit” has been successfully used in the United States for over 40 years.  Its unique properties give it many of the benefits of old-fashioned built-up roofing (think tar and gravel) and some of the convenience of today’s single-ply roofing systems.  If you are re-roofing a flat roof, mod-bit should be on your list of options. 4 Pros of Modified Bitumen Roofing 1. Multiple Plies and greater thickness. Most modified bitumen systems are installed in at least 2 layers or “plies”.  A modified bitumen ..read more

Philosophers have long asked, “if a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?”  At Reliable Roofing, we say, “That’s not the correct question!” The correct questions is: Did that tree damage the roof membrane? Flat roofs (a/k/a “low sloped roofs”) are more prone to leaks than steep-sloped roofs. This is perhaps the worst kept secret in real estate.  A flat roof is not designed with a path for water to run off quickly, which allows moisture to collect on the surface. On that already vulnerable surface, there are certain parts of a flat roof which a ..read more