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12/15/2011 Avancis PowerMax(R) Photovoltaic Modules From CertainTeed Helps Roofing Contractors Grow Solar Business
CertainTeed is expanding its portfolio of solar roofing products through the introduction of Avancis PowerMax(R) photovoltaic (PV) modules, which feature rack-mounted modules that can be easily integrated into residential or commercial roofing systems.
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Maintenance

Roofing Maintenance CrewCommercial roofing maintenance is the key to a long lasting roof. Raincoat Roofing provides inspection and commercial roofing maintenance services to ensure that our clients get the maximum lifetime and return on investment out of their roofs.

Commercial Roofing Maintenance - Asphalt Shingles

For our clients with asphalt shingles, we provide the following commercial roofing maintenance services:

  • Clean all debris from the roof's surface. Debris will hold water that will speed up the deterioration of the roofing material.
  • Control algae growth with the use of zinc and lead control strips.
  • We replace any damaged shingles and add roof cement under any loose shingle tabs.
  • Clean out gutters to ensure adequate water movement and trim back any overhanging tree branches.
  • Repair any potential sources of water intrusion such as flashings and sealants as well as the gravel surfacing and pitch pockets.
  • Inspect and replace any cracked or worn caulk and sealant.
  • Remove any rust from the open valley metal and reapply a protective paint coating.
  • Patch any and all blisters in the roof.

Commercial Roofing Maintenance For Single Ply Roofs

While many of our commercial roofing maintenance procedures are the same for every client, such as general housekeeping and cleaning, each roof type has different maintenance needs. For our customers who have single ply roofs, we provide the following additional commercial roofing maintenance services in addition to the services mentioned above:

  • Inspect all seams and perform immediate repairs to ensure the integrity of the roof.
  • Reapply polyurethane caulking to any flashings or copings that shown signs of weather damage or cracking.
  • Water test any sump drains.
  • Replace any edge metal that is separating at the seams.

Commercial Roofing Maintenance For Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofs

When dealing with sprayed polyurethane foam roofs, we also provide these commercial roofing maintenance services:

  • Cover any exposed, yellowed foam with polyurethane caulking.
  • Repair splits, punctures, and other forms of damage with additional caulking.
  • Repair any blisters before they can split open.