5 Revolutionary Kinds of Commercial Roofing Equipment You Need

By Equipter. 

Is your commercial roofing business using these tools to enhance your customer experience? 

One of the best ways to enhance your commercial roofing business’s reputation is by using the right tools for the job.  

Each job is unique, which is why it’s important to know what tools to have in your belt. Here, we explore a variety of commercial roofing tools and equipment that can be used to help you reach your business goals. 

If you’re looking for ideas on what equipment to add to your crew’s arsenal this year, make sure to consider these time-savers. 

1 - Drones 

You know roof inspections can be dangerous and time consuming, taking time away from your customer and putting your estimator at risk. What if you could speed up the on-site estimate process while still maintaining – or even increasing – your accuracy? 

There’s a solution. 

Drones are innovative tools that more and more commercial roofing contractors are turning to in order to knock out some of the pain points of roof inspections and estimates. Here are just four reasons why: 

Lower safety risk 

Falls are one of the most common causes of injuries in the roofing industry, but with the right tools, you have the power to change the statistics. With a drone, you’d no longer need to climb a ladder or step around on a steep roof during an inspection. Your drone would do all the visual work for you. All you’d need to do on the job site is pull out your drone and remote control, set up, and fly away. 

Save time 

Ladders and safety harnesses aren’t necessary with a drone on hand. You could do your job well with both feet firmly planted on the ground, saving you hours of setup. 

Eliminate guessing games 

You can’t always tell if and where there’s water damage during a roof inspection. However, with a thermal camera and a drone, you can eliminate that issue. A thermal camera enables you to quickly detect water damage issues. 

Know the size of the roof without pulling out a tape measure 

If you have the right roofing drone software, you won’t need to fumble with a flimsy tape measure while doing a roof analysis. 

DroneDeploy and RoofSnap are two types of drone software that use your drone footage to help inspect and measure roofs. Check them out to determine which one would best meet your needs. 

2 – The Equipter 

The Equipter RB4000 is an innovative roofing trailer that hundreds of roofing companies use on almost all of their jobs. 

Its 12-foot lift reaches the roofline of many commercial buildings. With its self-propelled drive system and rust-resistant container, it carries up to 4,000 pounds of debris directly from the roofline to an on-site dumpster. 

The RB4000 is also multifunctional, doubling as a supply lift. Save the backbreaking work of setup and production tasks by simply loading everything into the container, lifting, and unloading. 

3 - Automatic welder 

Using a handheld seam welder to weld for the majority of your roof seam is a waste of time. That’s where automatic seam welders come in. Although more pricey, automatic welders will save your crew time and energy and get the job done faster, saving you money in the long run. 

4 - Handheld seam welder 

Although an automatic welder will complete most of your roof welding work, handheld welders are not completely out of the picture. You’ll want a handheld seam welder handy when welding corners and smaller areas of the roof. 

5 - Seam rollers 

In the commercial roofing industry, seam rollers are used to ensure that roofing seams properly adhere to the roof during the welding process. There are several types of seam rollers available, including steel and silicone. You’ll also be able to find different sizes to fit your needs – small hand-held sizes as well as larger stand-up rollers. 

Innovation is everywhere. Make sure you choose the right commercial roofing tools and equipment that will help your company and crews thrive, be safe, and increase efficiency. 

Learn more about Equipter in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.Equipter.com. 

Original article source: Equipter