Options for Addressing Your Aging Metal Roof

Eventually, like all roofing materials, metal roofing systems will deteriorate because of the impact of weather over time. Common structural standing seam roofing problems lead to leaks and high repair and maintenance costs. Instead of patching, sealing, coating or replacing your metal roof, UNITED recommends a retrofit, using a single-ply membrane manufactured by Duro-Last Roofing.

Read More
Signs That Your Commercial Roof May Need Replacing

No matter the quality of its initial installation your attention to regular maintenance, or applying temporary fixes like patches, your commercial roof will eventually succumb to the forces of Mother Nature and will need to be replaced. Signs include membrane wear and tear, blistering, missing flashings and other clues.

Read More
Commercial Roof Leak Risks and Action Plans

The facility management budget is an ongoing concern for commercial building owner and managers. But as the roof is your facility’s first line of defense against Mother Nature, roof maintenance and repairs should be at the top of your priority list. As a responsible building owner or manager, it’s in your best interest to have an action plan in place in the event of roof leaks.

Read More
Commercial Roof Leaks: What to Look for on the Rooftop

Small roof leaks can easily turn into big problems so, as part of your facility’s routine maintenance plan, make it a priority to inspect your commercial rooftop to ensure that it’s holding up against the weather. Any problems should be addressed and repaired immediately, whether by your own maintenance staff or a professional commercial contractor who has the tools and expertise to do the job properly.

Read More
Hail’s Impact on Your Roof and What to Do About It

Every year in the United States, hail storms cause billions of dollars of property damage, including to both commercial and residential roofs. UNITED Roofing and Sheetmetal has more than 40 years of roofing experience and has a successful history of working with insurance adjusters on hail damage claims.

Read More
It’s Texas. It’s Hot. It’s Time for a Cool New Roof.

A new, highly reflective “cool” roof installed by UNITED can lower summertime energy costs by decreasing the amount of solar heat transferred into the building and reducing the load on rooftop HVAC units. Cool roofing systems can also help preserve the effectiveness and lifespan of insulation and other building components.

Read More
Roofing Hospitality: Watertight Protection and Added Value

Hotel and motel roofing projects are designed and constructed with odd angles and can have a combination of flat and steep-sloped surfaces to enhance the attractiveness of the property. These hospitality roofs, installed by UNITED, have provided worry-free, leakproof protection and enhanced the value of each property.

Read More
Featured Project: Physicians Centre Hospital, Bryan, Texas

In 2018, a hailstorm damaged the roof of the Physicians Centre Hospital in Bryan, Texas. The new installation by UNITED included the prefabricated Duro-Last roofing system as well as new polyiso insulation and metal edge details. Upon completion, and following an “Outstanding” quality rating by Duro-Last, the job was backed by a 20-year NDL labor and material warranty.

Read More
Featured Project: Texas A&M Foundation Building at the Jon Hagler Center

When it came time to replace the low-slope roof on Texas A&M’s 12th Man Foundation facility, UNITED was chosen because of our successful roof installation on the same building 20 years earlier. This time we installed a new single-ply roofing system manufactured by Duro-Last and backed by a 20-year NDL labor and material warranty.

Read More