What Is Lightweight Insulating Concrete? How LWIC Roof Decks Work and When to Specify One
Key Takeaways LWIC is a poured system, not a board. Expanded polystyrene board is set into a wet slurry coat and then buried under a… Read More
August 20
Why Expansion Joints Are Critical for Large Commercial Structures
Key Takeaways Expansion joints are deliberate gaps, also called separation joints. They’re built into foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and the exterior envelope so sections of… Read More
April 11
The Hidden Benefits of Waterproof Coatings for Commercial Roofs
Key Takeaways Fire resistance is tested against published standards. Silicone, polyurethane, PVC-based, elastomeric, and PolaRoof RAC coatings are rated and tested for fire resistance under… Read More
February 2
The Differences Between Commercial and Industrial Roofing
Key Takeaways The split is about the building, not the roof. Commercial roofing covers offices and retail. Industrial covers warehouses and factories. Commercial roofs commonly… Read More
September 18
What is the Best Treatment for Commercial Waterproofing?
Key Takeaways Liquid membranes handle shapes that sheets can’t. They go on with a roller, brush, or spray and cure into a rubber-like layer, which… Read More
March 21
Frustrations of a Property Manager: The Four Toughest Hurdles
Key Takeaways Most property managers arrive without a building background. Stacy Thiele spent 14 years as VP of Operations for a 50,000 square foot building… Read More
March 10
Commercial Roofing Contractors Must Rally Around Immigration Reform
There are many industries in the U.S. that, to be honest, are largely dependent on an immigrant workforce. Commercial roofing is just one of those,… Read More
March 2
Commercial Roofing Ensures Safer Environments for Data Centers
Key Takeaways Minimal roof penetrations is the entire design goal. Charlie Krauss, KPost’s Roofing Deck Manager, puts it plainly: a data center roof needs as… Read More
February 7
Immigration Reform Necessary to Preserve the Future of Commercial Roofing
The headlines regarding immigration reform are vast and varied. From pieces on House Speaker Boehner to President Obama, the news runs the gamut. Is immigration… Read More
February 7
Commercial Roofing Dallas: Invite a Class Act To Your ISD’s Bidding Process
Key Takeaways Ask every bidder for its insurance modifier rate. The lower the number, the better that contractor’s record on safety compliance. KPost Safety Manager… Read More
