We have talked a lot recently about technological advances in the roofing industry. Now, I want to address one specific roof recover project and how technology has changed thinking over the past several decades. Alliant Roofing Company recently completed a TPO roof recover on the Lidgerwood Medical…
Thermoplastic polyolefin or TPO is a single-ply membrane roofing system that has become the industry standard for commercial flat roofs since its development in the early 1990s. In my opinion, TPO is the best roofing product out there for reflective flat roofs. Alliant Roofing Company began transitioning to TPO…
One thing I have learned during my time as the owner of Alliant Roofing Company is to prepare for change and change orders. A change order is a change to the contracted scope of work. When used sparingly, a change order can be the right project management tool for a successful commercial roofing project…
In my most recent post, I wrote a little bit about what it means to be a Roof Asset Manager, not just a roofing contractor. I would like to spend more time explaining what that means, because the difference between the two is important for commercial customers. A roofer can repair a damaged flat roof, recover it, or…
Better late than never is something you never hear a reputable commercial roofer say. If a building owner waits until something goes wrong with a roof, it might already be too late to save it. You must be proactive. Most building owners and property managers are smart; they know how to take care of their buildings. They either learned…
Alliant Roofing Company is fully trained and certified in the application of Firestone Building Products, including: RubberGard™ EPDM rubber roofing systems, UltraPly™ TPO single-ply, roofing membranes, metal roofing systems, asphalt roofing systems, modular flat roofing systems, polyiso roof insulation and cover boards.