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...
by Warren Yutzy | Nov 12, 2025 | Community
Hiring a roofing contractor can be daunting—because if they are sloppy, then a lot of time, money, and effort is wasted, and your headache will not be resolved. If they tack on extra fees to the final bill, then you cannot budget based on their estimate. If they miss...
by Warren Yutzy | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spray foam roofing systems came into popularity in the 1980s. Since then, they have grown as a popular option for business owners seeking to restore and reuse their old commercial roof. Spray foam waterproofs the roof, insulates the building, and strengthens the roof...
by Warren Yutzy | Sep 23, 2025 | Coatings, Install, Metal Restoration
Metal roof restoration is an excellent way to extend the life of your commercial roof without the expense and disruption of full metal roof replacement. But while the idea of “do-it-yourself” (DIY) restoration might sound appealing—especially to cost-conscious...
by Warren Yutzy | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
The world is changing exponentially each year – and the technologies for commercial roofs are no exceptions! Sometimes change can be overwhelming because you must adapt as technology develops, but sometimes changes are welcome and long anticipated. For roofing, the...
by Warren Yutzy | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a business owner, you call the shots. Before deciding, you often research solutions to know what is possible and then decide by balancing quality required, your timeline, and how much you are prepared to pay for the solution. Choosing a roofing system is no...
by Warren Yutzy | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Roofs serve a simple yet critical role. All they need to do is keep the weather out of the building. But, even with such a simple job, roofs need the strength to withstand weather, the flexibility to seal around roof protrusions, and the proper angles to direct water...
