PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS
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At Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation Systems, we take pride in being a full-service commercial roofing contractor and insulation provider. From full roof replacements to new construction roofs and insulation applications, our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is unwavering. We’ve become a trusted name in the industry, delivering top-notch services that exceed expectations.
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Environmental Considerations for Commercial Roofs
In recent years, the commercial roofing industry has been trending toward lightweight, reflective materials. This shift has been environmentally beneficial in a couple of obvious ways: 1) lightweight means that less fuel is necessary to transport materials to the job site; 2) reflective means that t…
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Get a Load of This: Snow on Your Commercial Roof
It’s bound to happen: a seasonal news story – or many – about a commercial roof collapsing because of the weight of several inches of recently fallen snow. The collapse isn’t the result of a failure of the roof, but the structure beneath it that couldn’t hold up to the additional weight of the snow.…
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A Few Fun Commercial Roofing Facts
Your roof is an awesome component of your commercial building – providing watertight protection, season after season for (hopefully) 15 years or more. Here are a few tidbits of information about commercial roofing that you might find interesting. Your flat commercial roof isn’t exactly flat. At leas…
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Commercial Roofing Options
When it comes to commercial roofing, building owners have lots of options. Built-up roofing (BUR) systems have been in use in the U.S. for more than a century. They are so named because they are essentially “built” on the rooftop by the contractor, by alternating multiple layers of asphalt or tar be…
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PVC vs. TPO – Which Flat White Roofing Is Best?
Which type of flat white roofing is best? As a building owner, understanding your roofing system will help you to make better decisions when it’s time for repairs and for scheduling regular maintenance. You may have purchased your commercial building after the roof was installed, so how much do you …
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4 Cost-Related Questions to Ask as You’re Considering a New Commercial Roof
If you’re in the market for a new commercial roof, there are many cost-related issues to consider before selecting the type of system you need and the contractor to install it. Here are some questions to think about. Is your roofing project a relatively simple re-cover or does it need an expensive t…
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Why Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation?
Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation systems has over 35 years experience in providing exceptional roofing and insulation systems. GLR prides itself on providing industry leading roofing and insulation products for residential and commercial applications. By staying on the cutting edge of technology and research, GLR can assure building owners they are getting the most advanced and cost-effective products available today.
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If you need a new roof, roof repair, maintenance, or anything in between, Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation Services has got you covered. Call us at (906) 647-2916 or fill out your information in our convenient contact form. We hope you’ll become another one of our repeat customers.
