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Restoring a National Distribution Center in Houston, TX

Our team helped a company with national reach restore the roof on one of their distribution centers in Houston, TX. This included restoring the facility’s original built-up roof (BUR), which consisted of multiple layers of tar and embedded rock aggregate. The main purpose of this project was for them to bring the surface back to top performance with restoration because …

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Functional, Sustainable, and Economical Solutions

At White Hat Industrial, our focus has been on roof restoration since the beginning. This focus has allowed us to be specialists in the commercial roofing industry and provide functional, sustainable, and economical solutions to our customers.

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How Commercial Roof Restoration Works and Contributes to Sustainable Goals

Commercial roof restoration continues to grow in popularity because of its ability to support sustainability initiatives. These solutions can do this because of their eco-friendly and renewable properties. In recent years, sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have become more prominent as businesses search for ways to minimize their environmental impact. Commercial roof restoration is a solution that …

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Traditional Replacement vs. Roof Restoration

The commercial roof on your property is one of the most critical and integral components of your asset. However, when it comes to addressing roofing issues, many building owners jump straight to the idea of replacing it with a traditional roofing system. This is true, even when tear-off and replacement isn’t the best solution, because it’s “familiar.” In this blog, …

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Roof Response Time

At White Hat Industrial, we believe every roof matters and there is no such thing as a small leak. That’s why our team makes it a priority to be a predictable and reliable partner in the commercial roofing industry. With every roof we complete and warranty, we use a 3-step systematic roof response time process to ensure nothing is overlooked …

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What to Consider When Thinking About Restoration

Capital projects, especially when it comes to your commercial roof, can be a significant investment. However, it’s also an important one. Your commercial roof protects your property from weather like rain, hail, and even more extreme conditions. The lifespan of a commercial roof may vary based upon materials used, climate and weather conditions, and the level of routine maintenance. Even …

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How to Plan for Your Commercial Roof Restoration Project

If you’re planning for a commercial roof restoration project, it’s important to have a clear plan in place to ensure everything goes smoothly. A well-planned roof restoration project can save time and money, minimize operational disruptions, and provide a long-lasting solution to your property. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to plan for your commercial roof restoration project.

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Why Roofing Waste is a Problem and How Restoration Can Help

Commercial roofing tear-off waste has always been the traditional method, leading contractors to remove and dispose of millions of tons of roofing material each year. However, this traditional method is no longer sustainable with the amount of waste it contributes to landfills and the negative environmental impacts it can have. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), roofing waste accounts …

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Commercial Roofing and Landfill Waste: Impacts and Alternatives

Landfills have been a major part of waste management for decades. In most cases, their purpose is to hold a wide variety of disposed waste like solid materials, hazardous materials, electronic devices, and many more. While all these materials don’t come from the commercial roofing industry, there are millions of tons that do come from traditional tear-offs. According to the …

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Commercial Roof Restoration: Definition, Benefits, and Candidate Status

Commercial roof restoration can be an effective way to extend the lifespan of your roof and avoid costly replacements. As a property owner or manager, it’s important to understand the benefits of roof restoration and why traditional roofing methods are becoming outdated. In this blog, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about roof restoration to help you make highly …

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Commercial Roof Restoration: How this supports ESG and Sustainability Initiatives

In a world where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly important, commercial roof restoration supports ESG and sustainability initiatives and provides a better way to maintain your property. With commercial roofing being a capital expenditure, restoration can add value with functional, sustainable, and economical benefits if done the right way. In this blog, we’ll explore how commercial …

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FAQ: Commercial Roofing Warranties

With extensive experience in the commercial roofing industry, we know that not all warranties are the same or even equal. This is why we prioritize offering the best warranties in the market. But what if you’ve never stopped to take notice of what your warranty covers or the difference in warranty coverage from one bid to another? In this blog, …

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Solar Reflectance Index: What is it and why is it important

Did you know reflective surfaces can naturally cool properties and they can reduce the effects of urban heat islands? We did because the systems we use have design features that allow them to be reflective and absorb less heat. Ultimately, making it easier for you to cool your property. But how is this measurable, and why is it important to …

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FAQ: White Hat Industrial’s Fluid-Applied Systems

Our team at White Hat Industrial knows you may not be familiar with fluid-applied commercial roofing and the systems we use. To help you better understand what we offer and how these can benefit you, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions we hear.

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8 Misconceptions About Fluid-Applied Roofing

Fluid-applied roofing is the fastest-growing segment in the commercial roofing industry. Despite this, there’s still a lot of confusion and misconceptions around it. So, we’d like to provide some insights and education about these systems. Here are 8 examples of the misconceptions our team frequently encounters:

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We Restore: What makes White Hat Industrial special

Restoration is more than just an offering message to us at White Hat Industrial. Our team consistently lives this out in every aspect of our business. Whether it’s with our client’s roofs, each other’s lives, or the communities we serve, we’re always looking for new ways to restore.

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The White Hat Way: What it really means

White Hat Industrial developed from a dream sketched out at a kitchen table nearly 8 years ago using a cup, a saucer, and a plate. The vision was to create a company focused on more than just profits. Today, the vision continues to restore.

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How You Can Gain Energy Efficiency and Reduce Waste

Often, when people think about roof restoration, they overlook the amount of energy efficiency they can gain and the amount of waste they can reduce. With our fluid-applied roofing systems, our clients can gain energy efficiency and reduce the amount of waste they produce. The commercial roofing systems we use have cooling features and allow them to save up on …

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Fluid-Applied Roofing Products: What White Hat uses and their features

When determining who the right fluid-applied roofing partner is for your properties, it’s beneficial to understand the products they use and the features they offer. Having this information can help you assess whether the products they use are right for your roof, which is why we’d like to provide you with more insights into what we use and the features …

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Roofing Warranties: What do they really mean?

Understanding roofing warranties and what they actually offer is beneficial. This can help you make the most beneficial decisions for your business. We always work directly with our manufacturers to ensure the warranties we offer are the best available on the market.

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4 Benefits of Having a White Roof

Whenever we’re working with clients to help them find the best option for their roof’s needs, we always share the many benefits white roofs can offer. Typically, when examining both fluid-applied and traditional roofing methods, you may find that white roofs are more common with fluid-applied roofing systems. This is because traditional roofing methods usually use darker colors, like black …