What Causes Blisters, Wrinkles, and Ridges on Your Asphalt Roof?

Asphalt roof. Learn about common issues and how to remedy them.

Sometimes, you may notice odd shapes or distortions on your asphalt shingle roof, particularly on scorching summer days.  Commonly known as “roof blisters” or “roof ridges,” these distortions originate from installation or quality issues.  While a new asphalt shingle roof may last for decades, a poor quality (or improperly installed) roof could experience problems early…

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How a Leaking Roof Damages Your Commercial Building

Roof leak in a commercial building, with white walls and mold growth.

Any indications of a leaking roof spell trouble.  But when you notice them in your commercial building, it’s particularly alarming.  After all, a leaking roof can impact your staff, customers, inventory, and business hours.  If you notice the tell-tale signs of a leaking roof, it’s time to act fast.  You want to immediately address the…

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Dead Leaves and the Threat They Pose to Your Roof

Leaves can cause extensive damage to your roof if not properly cleared.

Having trees growing next to or in front of your building certainly has its upsides.  For one, they provide shade in summer.  They offer a picturesque aesthetic.  But unfortunately, trees shed leaves.  Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall and blossoms in the spring.  Evergreens shed all year round.  It can be a lot…

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What Color Metal Roof Should I Get?

Metal roof colors in Arizona

Curb appeal, durability, cost-effectiveness—there are certainly advantages to metal roofing.  But choosing between metal roof colors can feel overwhelming.  If that’s the case for you, here are a couple of metal roof color considerations on your way to a final decision.  First of All, What are Common Metal Roof Colors?  These days, metal roofing color…

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Make Your Commercial Building More Energy Efficient

White commercial roof.

If there is one thing we know about here in Arizona, it’s how to cope with blazing hot heat.  If you are trying to cool your commercial building, you know how expensive it can be.  Can energy-efficient roofing, otherwise referred to as a cool roof, help lower your energy bills? What is a Cool Roof? …

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Moisture Stains on Your Commercial Ceiling

Man working on his laptop in a flooded office. If you notice moisture stains in your commercial ceiling, it's time to call SUNVEK.

There’s never a good time to notice water spots on your ceiling.  They spell one thing: trouble. Addressing them right away is the best way to salvage the integrity of your commercial space.   Today we’ll look at what these spots signify and what to do about them.  Moisture Stains on the Ceiling Unfortunately, water…

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Use Your Budget Surplus for a New Commercial Roof

Commercial roof. Use your budget surplus to repair or restore your commercial roof this year!

If you’ve managed to keep expenditures lower than income, you may be looking at a budget surplus, especially now that the year is coming to a close. If you’re in that enviable position, congratulations! And if your budget is “use-it-or-lose-it,” then you’ll have several options on how you can use that surplus.  Your first instinct…

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How to Replace a Roof When You Have Tenants

Woman looking up at a ceiling that's cracked.

As a landlord, you want to maintain your rental property and keep generating rental income.  Tenants want quiet enjoyment of the property.  How do you juggle serious repairs while minimizing disruption to tenants?  What should you do if you have to do something serious, such as replace the roof? Fortunately, we have some insight on…

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What Should My Roof Estimate Include?

Clipboard holding an estimate.

Owning or managing a commercial property requires a significant amount of budgeting.  In order to maximize your return on investment, you have to be sure to stick to the financial parameters you have set for yourself. When it is time for a commercial roof replacement, it is important to know what kind of costs to…

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Manage Your Business During Roof Replacement

A crew working on a commercial roof replacement.

Owning a commercial building or renting space in one requires a lot of patience, organization, and communication.  When you are hands-on in managing your company, there are inevitable roadblocks and necessary tasks that may disrupt your business’s daily routine.  Construction projects are a good example.  Best Practices During Your Commercial Roof Replacement Despite the relative…

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