Entries by Ethan Smith

Duro-Last Awards Commonwealth Roofing an A+ Service Award in 2026

Great roofing isn’t only about installing a system correctly. It’s also about what happens after installation — the responsiveness, the follow-through, and the way a contractor handles service when a building owner needs help. That’s why we’re proud to share that Commonwealth Roofing Corp. was awarded a Duro-Last A+ Service Award for 2026. The Duro-Last […]

Hail Damage: What Hail Can Do — and How to Prevent Bigger Problems

Hailstorms get attention when the hailstones are large enough to rattle windows and dent cars. But roof damage isn’t limited to “golf ball hail” events. Smaller hail can still harm roofing materials in subtle ways, leading to leaks that grow over time. Whether the storm dropped quarter-sized stones or pea-sized pellets, understanding what hail does […]

Detecting a Leak Before it Ruins Your Roof

Leaks rarely show up directly under the hole. Water can travel surprising distances, following the path of least resistance — across the deck flutes, around insulation joints, along structural members — before you even realize there is a leak. That’s why “find the wet spot, patch above it” often turns into repeated service calls. Leak […]

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Are Roof Coatings Worth It? – What Owners Should Know Now

When you own or manage a commercial building, “roof coatings” can sound like a miracle fix — minimal tear-off, less disruption, lower cost and a fresh white surface that helps with energy bills. But you have probably also heard horror stories about coatings peeling, blistering or trapping moisture. So are roof coatings actually worth it? […]

Metal Retrofit — Does Your Roof need a Repair or Replacement?

When a metal roof starts leaking, many owners assume there are only two choices — keep patching or rip everything off and start over. Both options sound painful. One keeps draining your maintenance budget with call after call; the other feels like a major project that disrupts your schedule and ties up cash. There is […]