Commercial roofing knowledge for Texas building owners
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Parapet Wall Waterproofing for Texas Commercial Buildings: What Holds and What Leaks
On most flat commercial roofs in Texas, the parapet is the most exposed wall on the building. It takes wind on both faces, hail on top, and sun that bakes one side while the other sits in shade.
Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Systems: Is It Still a Good Option in 2026?
Tar and gravel is the oldest flat roof system still being installed in Texas, and owners keep asking whether it belongs on a 2026 building or in a museum. The honest answer is that it depends far less on the roof than on the building undern
Green and Vegetative Roofs on Texas Commercial Buildings: What Actually Works Here
A green roof is a working landscape sitting on top of your building. In Texas that means it has to survive triple-digit heat, long dry spells, wind, and hail, all while staying watertight. The honest answer to whether it is practical is not
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing in Texas: A Complete Guide
Spray polyurethane foam is one of the few roofing systems that insulates and waterproofs in the same layer. On a Texas commercial building, that changes the math on cooling load, on energy code compliance during a reroof, and on what happen
Commercial roof flashing: types, common failures, and repair guide
Most commercial roof leaks in Texas do not start in the middle of the roof. They start where the roof stops: at a parapet, a wall, an equipment curb, or the edge metal. Those transitions are all flashing, and flashing is the part of the sys
Can You Install Solar Panels on a Commercial Flat Roof?
Yes, solar panels can be installed on a commercial flat roof, and low slope roofs are the most common platform for rooftop solar in the United States. Arrays go on TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen membranes using either ballasted rackin
EPDM Roof Repair vs Replacement: How to Tell Which One Your Building Needs
Two contractors can walk the same EPDM roof in Lubbock and give you two opposite answers. One says patch it. The other says tear it off. Both sound confident, and the price difference between them can run into six figures. The decision is n
SPF Roofing vs TPO: Which Is Better for Commercial Roofs in Texas?
Two contractors look at the same roof. One quotes spray foam, the other quotes TPO. Both sound sure of themselves, and neither one is wrong. Here is how to tell which answer belongs to your building. SPF roofing vs TPO, which is better for
How Drone Roof Inspections Work for Texas Commercial Properties
Drone roof inspections combine high-resolution visual imaging and infrared thermal scanning to assess a commercial roof’s condition without anyone stepping onto it. For property managers across West Texas, where hail damage isn’t a matter o
How to Choose the Right Commercial Roofing Contractor in Texas
Picking a commercial roofing contractor in Texas comes down to three things: verified insurance, manufacturer certification, and a written scope you can hold them to. Nothing else matters as much. Here’s how to check each one before you sig
SBS vs APP Modified Bitumen: Which Performs Better in Texas Heat?
Ask this question in Houston and you get one answer. Ask it in Lubbock and the honest answer is different, because the roof loads are different. Most of the guidance published on modified bitumen in Texas is written for the Gulf Coast, wher
How a New Commercial Roof Lowers Energy Bills in Texas Buildings
Most building owners in West Texas think of a roof as a waterproofing expense. It is also a thermal decision, and on a 50,000-square-foot building in Lubbock or Amarillo, that decision shows up on the utility bill every month for the next t