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How Long Does a Commercial Roof Project Take?
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogQuestions & AnswersHow Long Does a Commercial Roof Project Take? If you're managing a commercial building and facing a roof issue—whether it's a persistent leak or time for a full reroof—one of the first questions you probably...
Who’s Responsible for Roof Care—Tenant or Property Manager?
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogUnderstanding Expectations and Avoiding FrustrationWho’s Responsible for Roof Care—Tenant or Property Manager?When the roof starts leaking, who’s responsible for ongoing roof care? Does the tenant have to deal with it, or does that...
If Your Commercial Roof Could Talk, What Would it Say?
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogHere's What Your Roof Would Say What If Your Commercial Roof Could Talk?Imagine for a moment that your commercial roof could pull up a chair, sip a coffee, and share its thoughts. It sounds whimsical, but if your roof could talk, it...
Why Is Due Diligence Important for Commercial Roofing
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogHow Do You Create a Roof Maintenance Plan?Why Is Due Diligence Important for Commercial Roofing?Buying a commercial building is a big investment—and also a big risk if you don’t go in with your eyes wide open. One of the most...
Why Are There Rocks on My Commercial Roof?
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogQuestions & AnswersWhy are There Rocks on my Commercial Roof?If you've ever looked up at a flat commercial roof and thought, “Why are there giant rocks up there?”—you're not alone. It’s a common question among property managers...
Why We Don’t Just Send a Roofing Estimator
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogBuilding Trust Before We Ever Go to the Roof Why We Don’t Just Send a Roofing EstimatorIf you’ve ever called a roofing contractor and said, “Hey, I need a new roof,” you probably know what happens next. A roofing estimator shows up,...
Why “Apples to Apples” Doesn’t Work for Commercial Roof Bids
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogThe Questions you should be asking insteadWhy “Apples to Apples” Doesn’t Work in Commercial RoofingWhen facility managers or owners of commercial properties begin receiving roof bids for repairs or replacements, a common phrase we...
Should Schools Install Solar Panels on their Roofs?
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlogSustainability in roofingShould Schools Install Solar Panels on their Roofs?If you're part of a school district with aging roofs and rising energy bills, the question of whether to install solar panels on school rooftops is probably...
Should Michigan Schools Be Worried About the $23 Billion Facilities Study?
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlog2025 Plante Moran Facility ReportShould Michigan Schools Be Worried About the $23 Billion Facilities Study? If you're a school administrator, facilities manager, or board member in Michigan, the recent statewide school facilities...
How to Read the Michigan Statewide School Facility Report
Weather Shield Roofing SystemsBlog2025 Plante Moran Facility ReportWhat Should Michigan School Leaders Do After Reading the Statewide Facility Report? If you're a school administrator, facilities director, or financial decision-maker in a Michigan school district, you...
Welcome to Weather Shield’s Learning Center!
Whether you’re a business owner, property manager, or facility director, navigating roofing decisions can be overwhelming—but that’s where Weather Shield Roofing Systems comes in. Through our Learning Center blogs, we aim to simplify the complex world of commercial roofing. We break down common questions, offer practical expert tips, and explain what to watch for when problems arise. Most importantly, we provide honest, unbiased information you can trust—because our goal isn’t just to sell a service. It’s to equip you with the knowledge you need to make smart, confident decisions and maximize the life of your roof.