by Warren Yutzy | Apr 30, 2026 | Maintenance, Leak Prevention
Keeping a commercial roof in working order is MUCH easier when you have a plan to follow. In the Midwest, the temperatures swing between -60 and 100 degrees causing expansion & contraction, heavy snows weigh down the roof, winds of 70mph periodically try to peel...
by Warren Yutzy | Mar 24, 2026 | Maintenance, Winter
Spring is the perfect time for a roof checkup. As the snow melts, you can see what winter has done to your roof with its freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and ice—and fix small issues before summer storms make them emergencies. But what do you need to look for?...
by Warren Yutzy | Feb 19, 2026 | Maintenance, Leak Prevention, Winter
Winter is one of the hardest stress tests a commercial roof will ever face, especially here in Wisconsin. Multiple issues can pile up at once—snow, ice, wind, and brutal temperature swings—so catching them early is the difference between a dry building and an...
by Warren Yutzy | Jan 13, 2026 | Leak Prevention, Maintenance, Spray foam
Ice dams on commercial roofs form when heat escapes the building and melts some of the snow, but poor drainage and cold temperatures cause the snowmelt to refreeze at cold roof edges. When this cycle repeats, thick ridges of ice (the ice dams) are created at the...
by Warren Yutzy | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Midwest’s climate is H-A-R-S-H on roofs. We get ice, hail, sleet, and snow from December through April and UV-baked roofs from June through August. Midwest commercial buildings take a beating every season. When you are looking to replace or restore your metal...
