Blizzard like snow falls are becoming the “new norm.” You have got to take winter roof preparation seriously.
Winter Storm Atlas delivered feet of snow from the northern Rockies to the northern High Plains Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 3-5.
When we say our drain flag markers are built to last the life of your roof, we mean it!
Enjoy this article on the “Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum” continue to confidently purchase your drain flag markers here. Also, we hope to see many of you at the North East Building & Facilities Management Trade show at the new convention center on Summer St. in Boston 0n 6/12 & 6/13/13. See our previous post to…
Come see us at the North East Building & Facility Management Trade Show in Boston 6/12 & 6/13/2013
Call us to be added to our invite list, register by 5/28/13 and ProExpos will give you lunch and $10 parking validation!
Climate Scientists Predict Less Snow, More Blizzards 2013 Study
The answer lies in atmospheric physics. A warmer atmosphere can hold, and dump, more moisture, snow experts say.
Blizzard in New England 2013
Hats off to those who were prepared with marked drains. Here are some shared photos of other great risk / property managers – to post yours please use our Facebook link, we’d love to see them and hear your stories.
Hear ye, Hear ye, Chubb Insurance Groups advice on your winter roof!
For 130 years, the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has been delivering exceptional property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses and individuals around the world. Today, we are the 12th largest property and casualty insurer in the United States and have a worldwide network of some 120 offices in 26 countries staffed by 10,100…
Jim Koontz on “The Effects of Debris on the Flow Rates of Roof Drains and Scuppers”
Architects, structural & plumbing engineers, & flat roof building owners will find this FIRST ever study by Jim Koontz on “The Effects of Debris on the Flow Rates of Roof Drains and Scuppers” COMPELLING. It’s time for change. If you’re sure to maintain the gutters on your house, shouldn’t your flat roof drains be of…
Preventative Maintenance
Ask the flat roof association about the value in preventative maintenance, here are the answers http://www.flatroofer.net/roof-management/roofmaintenance/
Roof Inspections: A Closer Look
facilitiesnet.com has a great article we would like to share. Click this link to jump over to their site.
RoofConnect Article
Great article to print and keep from our friends at RoofConnect! With our help marking your drains, keeping on top of the inspections will be more affordable than ever. Click here to download the PDF file.
Preventing Ice Dams on Businesses from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
This is a great article from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety website about Preventing Ice Dams on Businesses. Ice dams are ridges of ice that form at the edge of a roof or around drains and prevent melting snow from draining off your roof. The water that backs up behind this ice dam…
Preventing Roof Collapse & Risk Control Best Practices
See the expert’s recommendations – No need to just take our word for it. The best of the best know maintenance is key to preserving your flat roof and avoiding the threat of roof collapse. Click here to read the experts article PREVENTING ROOF COLLAPSE Snow is heavy; ice even heavier. Depending on the building age,…