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Building managers must contend with various obstacles and elements that can wreak havoc on commercial rooftops and any equipment stored on them. Each aspect of the roof—from the membrane to the roof edge—requires regular maintenance and inspection. Without the right rooftop equipment, however, your workers will be unable to do their job without endangering themselves or the commercial roof that they’re trying to protect. In order to ensure the safety of your workforce and the longevity of your roof, facility managers need to invest in these four proven products. By investing in rooftop supports, access walkways, equipment platforms, and more, you’ll be able to dramatically extend the lifespan of your roof—recapturing your initial investment several times over. Rooftop Equipment Platforms A lot of equipment goes on top of the commercial roof because it’s not easy to fit anywhere else. Generators, HVAC pumps, satellite dishes, and even telecom antennae are all commonly placed on commerci...

When installing a metal roof, you cannot forget about the roofing underlayment. While it’s hidden underneath your beautiful new roof, it’s one of the key components to ensuring a long lifespan for your system.  At Western States Metal Roofing, we have been in the roofing industry for over 20 years manufacturing metal panels and work closely with roofing contractors everyday to help them find the products that will enable them to have a successful roof installation. You may not have realized just how many different types of roof underlay there are to choose from, or what the differences between each of them are. In this article, we define the main types of metal roof underlayment to help you choose which is best for your project. Felt vs. Synthetic Roof Underlayment The first way to differentiate underlayment is by categorizing it as felt or synthetic. Felt underlayment, also called roofing felt, is a layer of protection for the roofing system that is made from recycled corrugated p...