We’ll be blunt because this is a topic that is discussed every hour (if not more!) in the roofing industry. Materials are currently in short supply…period. As of today, most membranes and insulations have lead times of 10-12 months. However, don’t be discouraged! There are options for temporary roofs to keep that project moving. Also, Cole Roofing does have a substantial material inventory to complete several different roofing assemblies today. And Cole Roofing’s Service Department will see you thru any ...

Water is heavy and can be destructive. Buildings typically don’t like unnecessary weight. Roofs don’t like ponding water. Water will take the path of least resistance, so that means slope! Tapered insulation typically consists of polyisocyanurate or expanded polystyrene insulation and can be installed under your new roof membrane to slope and divert water directly to drainage assemblies. Proper slope and drainage prevent unnecessary water weight from sitting on top of your building and provide fewer chances for water to ...

A lot of us have probably experienced the following scenario: black skies bring heavy rains and wind, and of course, the entire building is dry except for one place….the boss’s desk. The roof is not supposed to let water in, and it’s only 5 years old. What’s going on? Well, the problem may be as simple as a hole created by a seagull trying to get roof insulation for its nest (yes, that’s a thing), or the problem may be ...