Roof Maintenance | Megapolis Roofing Inc.

Metal roofs have low maintenance and high energy efficiency, that is why many commercial, industrial and residential builders choose to install metal roofing systems. Metal roofs are extremely beneficial in the winter time due to their ability to hold up under heavy ice and snow.…

Snow Guards Preventing The Avalanche Effect

by Alex NDecember 21, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Roof Maintenance

Snow can slide off any sloped composite roofs due to some of its characteristics whether it is tile, slate or metal roof. Most of composite roofing products have smooth surfaces and repel water. That means snow and ice have no grip as it might be…

Calculating Volume For Flat Roof Coating

by Alex NDecember 14, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Roof Maintenance

When dealing with roof coating it is important to know the volume of the spray foam and polyurea materials that are covering roof surface. Materials are packed, sold and shipped based on the their weight. Therefore, in order to find out the volume of a…

Four Things To Consider When Waterproofing

by Alex NDecember 7, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Roof Leaks, Roof Maintenance

When planning a waterproofing of your flat roof there are several things to consider, such as roof size and style, climate, environmental conditions and damage prevention. You probably what to do a research and look at the product available on the market and even interview…

When It Is Time For A New Roof?

by Alex NOctober 30, 2018

Residential Roofing, Roof Inspection, Roof Leaks, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roofing Systems

Your roof is likely need a replacement when these nine things start to happen: 1. Your roof is over 25 years old. An asphalt shingle roof usually enjoys 20-30 years of good health, so if it is over 25 years it’s probably time to start…

Nailing Affects The Performance Of Roofing Shingles

by Alex NOctober 23, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roofing Systems

Proper nailing is essential to the performance of asphalt shingles

Shop Fabricated Vs Pre-Manufactured Metal Roof Edge

by Alex NOctober 16, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Systems

When specifying a metal roof, the question of which metal roof edge is better will often be asked. Specifiers and contractors must decide between using a local sheet metal shop or purchasing a pre-manufactured system. Often there is a perception that a local shop will…

The Dangers Of Snow And Ice On The Roof

by Alex NSeptember 26, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Roof Maintenance

Winter brings with it temperature extremes along with snow, ice and winds that can create problems for a home’s roof. Let’s talk about the impact that wintry weather can have on their roof. Those impacts include: Ice dams An ice dam is a layer of…