As your home ages, you might notice that your roof is stained with black or brown streaks. While this isn’t an unusual phenomenon, it’s actually very common among numerous roofing systems across the country. Sometimes, homeowners even think that this is a sign of mold or mildew growth, but this isn’t the case. In this post, roof replacement specialist, Texas Traditions Roofing explains why these stains exist on your roof and how GAF’s StainGuard Plus™ technology works to prevent them. Continue reading “How Does GAF’s StainGuard Plus™Technology Work?” →

How can you tell if your roof can still be repaired or if it needs to be replaced altogether? Well, decisions like this are made on a case-by-case basis—it ultimately depends on several factors. 

While assessing the extent of the roof damage, professional residential and commercial roofing contractors will usually take into account: 

Continue reading “Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?” →

A roof replacement project requires a lot of planning and preparation. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to help your roof replacement project go as smoothly as possible.
Continue reading “Tips on Preparing Your Home for a Roof Replacement” →

Metal roofing systems are energy-efficient (their reflective surfaces help prevent heat gain), durable and have long lifespans, making them a smart choice for commercial and residential roof replacement projects. Of course, their durability depends on the quality of the metal panels installed and on the installation.
Continue reading “How to Tell if a Metal Roof Was Installed Properly” →

Strikes and spares excite bowlers, but a leaky roof can put a damper on that excitement. Bowling lanes require special care and water is their enemy, so a leaky roof is the last thing a bowling alley wants. Unfortunately, at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes, they were experiencing that very problem from their aging roof which only worsened after sustaining damage from a hailstorm.

The popular bowling alley, sports bar, event venue and catering operation was voted Best in Georgetown in a variety of categories for many years in a row. As a busy place, the owners were looking for a solution that could give them a new roof without having to close operations during the installation process.
Texas Traditions Roofing was invited to inspect and provide a bid on the project. “They had a metal roof on the building that had been experiencing leaks over the years at multiple points on the roof for a multitude of reasons,” explained Michael Pickel, vice president at Texas Traditions Roofing. He proposed a GAF Everguard® TPO RhinoBond® metal retrofit and Mel’s Lone Star Lanes selected the company to perform the installation.
The installation
At just one-story high with parapet walls around the edge of the roof, there were no extra safety precautions required for the crew; but the challenge came in making sure that they were careful to protect both the people entering and exiting the building as well as the vehicle parked in the lot below.
Crews began the job by mechanically attaching flute fillers on the existing roof followed by a one-inch layer of polyiso insulation over the fillers and metal ribs. Once the insulation was in place the team began the installation of the 60-mil TPO onto the main roof and the parapet wall, which ranged in height from two feet to 12 feet.
“During the installation, we had to coordinate with a plumber to disconnect and reconnect gas lines as well as an HVAC company to disconnect and reconnect the units as needed,” said Pickel. “Overall, our trades were extremely helpful and didn’t provide any challenges with the installation.”
Creative solutions
Mel’s Lone Start Lanes demonstrates Texas Traditions Roofing’s ability to complete large-scale projects and provide the owner with different cost-effective choices.
“A new metal roof on this building would have been a challenge unlike anything any roofer would want to deal with,” explained Pickel. “The Rhinobond system allows for a new roof with extended warranties without a full tear-off. We worked through multiple options and were able to provide the best solution for their situation.”
Mel’s can now deliver a fun, leak-free experience for families and friends who are there to bowl, attend events, play arcade games or enjoy a meal at CJ’s Sports Bar, all protected by a 20-year warranty.
Does your building have a leaky roof? Contact our commercial roofing experts today.