Roofing Articles

How to choose a commercial roofing contractor can be an overwhelming process. Your building’s roof system is an important investment; it protects all your interior assets. Additionally, major damage to your building’s roof can affect business and your bottom line. Below is a quick check-list to help you evaluate potential roofers, so you can choose…

What is Leed Certification? LEED Certification is increasingly popular in the Construction Industry. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as an objective certification program, intended to promote eco-friendly methods of construction. LEED certifies buildings that score high on a standardized scoring model…

Daylighting is a popular new trend in Commercial Roofing. You may have heard the term in conjunction with green building and sustainable architecture. So: What is daylighting? Daylighting is the illumination of buildings by natural light, often using skylights and other openings to provide effective internal lighting without the use of electricity. This practice not…

The 2013 Annual Green Roof Industry Survey was released this week by the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) Association. They are dedicated to the development of the green roof industry throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each year they gather information from members and other interested parties to determine trends in Green roofing. The findings…

Joseph David Roofing was recently awarded the status of Master Roofing Contractor for GAF. GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. The prestigious Master Roofing Contractor status is awarded to a contractor based on their commitment to installation excellence and continuous education. Master Roofing Contractors additionally pledge to insure that each of their customers receives…

Rain water harvesting is a process of collecting and storing rainwater that falls on a catchment surface (typically a roof, although other external surfaces could be suitable) for use separate from the main water supply. This reduces demand on the public supply, offers some resilience from local supply problems and reduces the amount of energy…

Spring is finally here! It’s gardening season and we thought we’d talk about garden roofs and commercial buildings. Garden roofs are one of the many innovative ways people and businesses are combating high energy costs and striving to maintain more efficient and sustainable buildings. A garden roof is a roof of a building that is…

This was the harshest winter we have had in a decade. A spring check-up for your commercial roof is always a good idea, but this spring it is particularly important to inspect your roof for weather damage. Heavy snows and ice cause major stress to the surface of your roof and the structure of a…

This winter has meant serious snow accumulation in most of New Jersey. With another storm on the way, it is important to think about removing snow from your commercial roof. Heavy snow and ice can cause major damage to the surface of your roof, while melting water can easily penetrate the roof system causing leaks…

At Joseph David Roofing, we love to read about new roofing technologies and the growing shift toward green and sustainable buildings. Many people use the words “green” and “sustainable” interchangeably, but there are important differences between the two categories. A building is green when it helps reduce the footprint it leaves on the natural environment…