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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

A well-maintained commercial flat roof is crucial for protecting your building and the business inside it. However, the nature of flat roofing — whether made from modified bitumen, polyvinyl chloride ...

Most commercial buildings or custom-built structures are constructed with flat roofs. They’re durable and long-lasting, needing only routine maintenance for 20 years or more. FACT: Flat roofs aren’t ...

You’ve heard the Guys for years saying that any building needs a great roof and a great foundation. But in that discussion, we have ignored a huge segment of the roofing market: flat roofs. According ...

One of the main roles of any roof is to keep water out, and that’s why flat roofs are prone to problems. Because they have no slope, they can’t effectively discharge rainfall or snow melt. Wherever ...

A popular question we hear over and over again is "Why can't we use shingles on our flat roof?" The answer is simple. Shingles are not waterproof. When installed correctly they form a water tight ...

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

If you are a homeowner with a flat roof that’s causing some issues, silicone roof restoration could save the day. Fix My Roof is a Santa Fe roofing company that focuses on flat roof installation, ...

Many fire departments assign a team of firefighters to roof operations at structural fires. When news cameras are on scene, firefighters can be seen working hard atop the burning building’s roof.

Silicone roof restoration is usually a popular choice for extending a roof’s life. Why is that? Fix My Roof technician Derek Michael explains advantages of the roofing. The process restores ...