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IKO Commercial Roofing Portfolio Features Remarkable Projects
By IKO. IKO Industries has a number of remarkable projects in its commercial roofing portfolio. To showcase our global projects, we are featuring some of our most interesting roofs throughout the world in this and future installments of the blog. From Ontario to British Columbia, here are some great Canadian projects and ...
Ways to Make Your Next Commercial Roofing Replacement Less Distracting For Building Tenants
By IKO. Commercial roofers frequently have to perform extensive work on occupied buildings. When you’re completing a lengthy roof replacement project, you likely can’t schedule the work for a time when the building will be empty 24/7. This means tenants will be on-site while you work. Most building owners and tenants understand that ...
Polyiso Insulation Thickness R-Value Chart: Understanding R-Value
What Does R-Value Mean? A higher R-value means that the insulation will do a better job of holding in conditioned air, whether that’s heat in the winter or cool air in the summer. It’s not about how much heat the insulation retains, but how slowly it allows heat to move through ...
What is Polyiso rigid foam insulation? A comprehensive guide
By IKO. Use of Polyiso rigid foam insulation promotes energy efficiency and structural support. What (exactly) is Polyiso? Polyiso, or polyisocyanurate, is a rigid foam insulation used in more than 70% of commercial roof construction and offers a continuous insulation solution for commercial flat (low slope) roof insulation and wall assemblies. As one ...
New Truck Awarded to Long-Time IKO Customer
Great Canadian Roofing awarded Dodge truck through success and commitment to IKO PRO4 Plus Promotion. Great Canadian Roofing, a full-service, one-stop, energy-efficient renovation specialist, has been awarded a brand-new Dodge Ram 1500 truck through IKO’s PRO4 Plus Promotion. To qualify, Great Canadian Roofing achieved the highest milestone in the PRO4 ...
Women in the Roofing Industry: Statistics, Support & Achievement - IKO
Meta: Women can reach the pinnacle of the roofing industry. Learn about women’s contributions and the organizations that help recruit and retain their talent. By Carol Perkins, IKO. How Women are Helping to Advance the Roofing Profession Women are getting more involved in the roofing industry every day. Now, you can find women ...
How to choose the right roof ladder for the job
By IKO. Choosing the correct ladder for your job will provide greater safety and quicker installation. As a residential roofer, your tools are an important part of everyday life. When used properly and chosen carefully they can help keep you safe, make the job go more smoothly and allow your work to ...
IKO Introduces Versatile Vapour Barrier Solution
VP Tapes tailored to provide protection from the elements. IKO recently introduced its new AquaBarrier Vapour Permeable Tapes (VP Tapes), a durable, primeless, user-friendly solution ready to go to work — providing unmatched moisture protection — for any building envelope project. VP Tapes are made from a polyolefin synthetic polymer, making ...
How workplace injuries impact profitability for roofing companies
By IKO. Prevention can reduce serious employee injury or death and increase profits. Workplace injury costs in the roofing industry. We all know that working in the construction industry, and specifically roofing, comes with risks. Roofers face a variety of hazards on the job, including those associated with working at height, ladders, power tools, ...
