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There isn't one best roof for every industrial building, but there is a best roof for yours, and it usually comes down to four things: what the existing roof is made of, how much weight the structure can carry, what's coming out of the building onto the roof, and...

If water is dripping from the ceiling of your metal building on a dry day, there's a good chance your roof isn't leaking at all. Condensation forms when warm, moist air inside the building touches the cold underside of a metal roof and cools below its dew point,...

In most cases, you can re-roof an industrial building without shutting it down. The two things that make it possible are choosing a roof system that goes over the existing roof instead of tearing it off, and planning the work around what's happening underneath it,...

Nebraska's all-time temperature range runs from 118°F to -47°F. The largest hailstone ever recorded in the state, by weight, circumference, and diameter, fell in Aurora in 2003, coincidentally the same town where Tillotson has had an office for years. That kind of...

Most building owners think about roof timing the wrong way: they wait until there's a problem, then call. But if you're planning coating, restoration, or maintenance work rather than reacting to a leak, when you schedule it actually matters - in Omaha more than in...

Most barn roofs don't get looked at until water shows up somewhere it shouldn't - a stain on the ceiling of the machine shed, a wet spot on grain that should be dry, daylight coming through a seam you never noticed before. By the time it's visible from inside, the...

If you're comparing spray foam roofing contractors, the material isn't really what you're vetting - it's the crew holding the spray gun. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is mixed and applied wet, on your roof, in real time. There's no factory quality control checking it...

One of the biggest financial mistakes commercial property owners make is waiting until a roof fails before planning for replacement. Emergency roof replacements often create unexpected expenses, operational disruptions, interior damage, tenant complaints, and rushed...

Many business owners assume a commercial roof warranty covers every possible roofing issue for years after installation. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Commercial roofing warranties can vary significantly depending on the roofing system, manufacturer,...

One of the most important questions commercial property owners ask is how long their roof will last. In Lincoln, NE, where roofs face extreme temperature swings, storms, and seasonal changes, lifespan can vary significantly depending on the type of roofing system and...

Ponding water is one of the most common and damaging problems affecting flat and low-slope commercial roofs. In Omaha, NE, where heavy rain, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles are part of the climate, standing water can quickly turn into a serious roofing issue if not...

Your commercial roof plays a critical role in protecting your building, employees, and assets. In a climate like Lincoln, Nebraska - where roofs are exposed to changing seasons, storms, and temperature fluctuations - routine inspections are essential to keeping your roof...