http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com Commercial Roofing Contractor in Philadelphia Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:08:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many years ago, the term "sick building" was a little more in the public eye than it has been as of late. No, it doesn't mean a building has a cold, the flu, or sore throat. The term "sick building syndrome" (SBS) describes situations whereby building occupants experience ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/workplace-mold/ Our last segment on environmentally friendly roofing system options detailed metal roofing systems.  Today's article discusses rubber roofing systems, specifically, EPDM. The Technical Stuff: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer or Terpolymer) is simply a product consisting of three distinct monomers. EPDM is classified as a Thermoset material. This means it is ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/epdm-roofing/ Here is our list of the Top 10 Questions (okay, perhaps a few more than 10, in no particular order) every client should ask their commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing contractor: 1. Is this the best roofing system for this roof deck, my building, our climate? It is estimated that defective design ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/top-ten-questions/ Another one of the many environmentally conscious efforts in the commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing industry is using materials made from recycled content and/or may be recyclable in the future when replaced.  Our previous installment on environmental advances in roofing systems was the TPO roofing system.  We continue our series ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/metal-roofing-systems/ Did you know?   You do now!  The economic stimulus package offers federal tax deductions for commercial buildings.  Yes, your Philadelphia commercial roofing contractor can even offer the occasional tax tip. A tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot is available to owners or designers of new or existing commercial ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/tax-breaks-commercial-roofing-systems/ After our article discussing Green Roofing Systems, we bring you another in our ongoing series of environmentally-friendly roofing options in the Philadelphia area. The TPO White Roofing System. When your roof begins to fail, the typical response will be to manage what starts off as a small leak.  One small ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/environmentally-friendly-tpo/ Foremost on everyone's mind nowadays are ways to reduce our "carbon footprint."  We see terms thrown about such as: eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, and "green" systems in every conceivable industry.  The same holds true in the roofing industry, be the project commercial, industrial, institutional, and even residential roofing. There are several ways ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/green-roofing-alternatives/ Our greatest challenge today is impressing upon the potential client why it pays to act now and not later on roofing repair issues.  People often fail to consider the repercussions of delaying the necessary (and often urgent) attention required for the one aspect of their organization that protects every other ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/update-commercial-roofing-system/ Every Philadelphia roofing contractor will have a different contract, but in general the contract will spell out the proposed roofing work, pricing and completion dates. Look for these other areas of your contract so you can avoid contract disputes: Building Permits - Is your roofing contractor getting the permits or are ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/whats-in-a-roofing-contract/ Repairing or replacing a roof is an expensive proposition, and it's one that could cost you lost wages and income, especially if you own a commercial building that is desperately in need of a new roof due to water leaks or damage. Choosing a roofing company that is dependable, qualified, ... http://www.vamroofingcontractor.com/choosing-a-roofer-commercial-or-residential-roofing-company/