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Roofing Tips

A Commercial Roofing Blog Filled with News, Tips, and Points of Interest
Our roofing professionals have a lot to say when it comes to commercial roofing systems! We’re always excited to share what we’ve learned with you, whether we’re using our commercial roofing blog to illustrate projects we’ve completed, industry news, or tell inspirational stories about team members and customers.

Take what you discover here and start social media conversations, spread the word about the Great Roof Giveaway, or use our wisdom to extend the life of your commercial roof. Enjoy!


White Roof Coating

White Roof vs. Black Roof for Commercial Buildings: What Actually Matters?

Learn the truth behind white vs. black roofs and discover key factors to consider when choosing a roofing system. GSM Roofing can help you find the best solution based on building usage, location, and life cycle costs.
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High Steel Roof blow off

Understanding Roof Blow-Offs: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction In the realm of commercial and specialty roofing, understanding the phenomenon of roof blow-offs is crucial for maintaining the integrity and longevity of your roofing system. This guide aims to shed light on what roof blow-offs are, their common…
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snow on a flat roof

Why Does a Flat Commercial Roof Leak When It Snows, But Not When It Rains?

Flat commercial roofs can present unique challenges, especially during the winter months. You might notice that your roof is perfectly fine during heavy rain, but the roof leaks when snow melts. This discrepancy can be puzzling, but it’s often due…
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Newly installed perimeter safety railings and walkway pads on TE Connectivity’s completed TPO roofing system.

Commercial and Industrial Roof Safety: OSHA Standards, Contractor Vetting, and What to Fix First

Commercial roof safety for facility managers: who OSHA holds responsible when someone falls, the standards that apply to your roof, how to vet a roofing contractor, and what to fix first.
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GSM Roofing inspector in a hard hat checking curb flashing beside a roof drain during a commercial roof maintenance inspection

Commercial Roof Preventive Maintenance: How Often to Inspect and What to Check

How often a commercial roof should be inspected, what a spring and fall maintenance visit checks, what your staff can do between visits, and why dated records matter for warranties and budgets.
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Snow on the Walmart Roof

How to Safely Remove Snow From a Commercial Roof

Start clearing snow from a commercial roof when the load reaches about half of what the roof was designed to carry. On some roofs that can happen with as little as 6 inches of heavy, wet snow or ice, so…
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4 Tips for a Successful Historical Restoration Project

Historic restoration is defined as the process of accurately depicting the form, features and character of a property as it appeared at a particular time. On a roofing project that means installing a type of material that was available and…
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black roof on a commercial building

Understanding Cost vs. Value in Roofing

Whether you’re buying a car or buying a roof, there’s no question it’s a big investment. Everyone’s buying process is different. If you’re like most people, you get a couple of quotes, compare totals and make a decision. While this…
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Roofing employee holding plans

What Goes into a Proposal?

Oftentimes when people seek a contractor for a roofing project, there is a point in the process where there is a waiting period between your initial contact and when a proposal is put in your hands. We wanted to take…
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How to Find a Contractor That Will Exceed Your Expectations and Not Leave You With Frustrations

When choosing a contractor are you hoping to walk away with an exceptional experience or a list of frustrations? Many people experience difficulties when hiring and working with contractors and often cite that they are inconvenienced, troubled, annoyed, and tired.…
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So far, I am very pleased with the work you guys are providing and how the work is getting done. Please keep up the good work. Shane has been great to work with.

Ben Hegge Sr Site Project Engineer