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IB PVC Flat Roof installed in Brooklyn NY

Leo - roofer with a vision — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:16:41 +0000

In December 2012, we installed an IB PVC roof in a duplex-condo in Brooklyn, NY. This new roof replaced an old leaking tar roof that was over 20 years old. The roof was leaking in multiple places, around skylights, and along separation wall flashing. The new roofing membrane installed was a 50-mil white IB PVC... Read the Rest

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Cool Flat Roof installation in Weston MA

Leo - roofer with a vision — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:56:01 +0000

In the early fall 2012, Cool Flat Roof installed an IB PVC roof with Tapered insulation and new gutters, in Weston, Massachusetts, on a roof beautiful contemporary new construction house . Initially the homeowner contacted us, looking for a “rubber roof”, and I immediately explained that we do not install EPDM rubber, because it does... Read the Rest

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Metal Roofing Prices – Find Out How Much a Metal Roof Costs.

Leo - roofer with a vision — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:23:59 +0000

Detailed guide to metal roofing prices with pictures of metal roofing systems, and material descriptions. This the most complete metal roof pricing guide to date, and covers most popular metal roofing systems.

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Ice Dams Prevention & Ventilation of Low-Slope Roofs

Leo - roofer with a vision — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:30:46 +0000

Ice Dams can cause very serious and expensive to fix problems, and are usually caused by improper ventilation of your attic space and inadequate insulation of your roof. Ice Dams are a sign of heat loss in the attic, and this lost heat is money you throw out the window. This Ice Dams Prevention Guide... Read the Rest

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PVC Roofing in Commercial Applications

Leo - roofer with a vision — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:32:31 +0000

One of the most important ways to protect your commercial property is to have a durable, long lasting roof. For flat roofs, the most trusted and time tested roofing material is a PVC roofing membrane. Known for their durability, commercial PVC roofs have been installed on restaurants, shopping centers, manufacturing plans, industrial facilities, etc. covering... Read the Rest

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Revive your roof deck with IB DeckShield

Leo - roofer with a vision — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:28 +0000

How would you like to have an extra outdoor private space in your home to relax or entertain guests? A roof deck is an ideal option that will not only be enjoyable for years to come, but will also increase the value of your home. Whether you are thinking of constructing a new roof deck... Read the Rest

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CoolFlatRoof.com Free Roofing Calculator app – iPhone and Android

Leo - roofer with a vision — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:11:36 +0000

We are pleased to introduce to you our specially designed CoolFlatRoof.com app – a roofing calculator, our blog reader and free estimate submission – all in one simple app for iPhone, iPad and Android phones / tablets! With CoolFlatRoof.com free calculator app, you can now estimate your roof replacement cost even easier – you don’t... Read the Rest

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Metal Shingles Roof installation in Cumberland, RI

Leo - roofer with a vision — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:42:08 +0000

This metal roof installation was more of an emergency job. In essence – during Hurricane Irene, a large (1500 lbs.) tree fell on the roof of this house in Cumberland, RI, breaking much of the framing and roof sheeting, and leaving a huge hole in the roof, as well as destroying a previous roof that... Read the Rest

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Flat Roof Repair in Needham, MA

Leo - roofer with a vision — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:32:38 +0000

We performed this PVC roof repair in Needham, Mass. in October 2011. This was a second time we repaired this 25+ years old Sarnafil PVC flat roof in the last two years. First time we fixed this roof was exactly two years ago, in October of ’09 – check out our first PVC Flat Roof... Read the Rest

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Horrible Rubber Roofing

Leo - roofer with a vision — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:19:40 +0000

There has been a lot of discussion on our rubber roofing page (created a while ago), with many roofing contractors defending the EPDM rubber roof as “good and proven” system, that is widely installed. While I agree that it is widely installed, I contest the notion that it is good and proven, for many reasons,... Read the Rest

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