Asphalt Shingles – HOA – Piper Ct – Walnut Creek
We’re doing all the asphalt shingles on these commercial sloped roofs on this HOA project at Piper Ct, Walnut Creek. With all the trees in
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Carlisle TPO Roof Job Completion – BelAir – Sacramento
We’ve just completed this Carlisle TPO commercial roofing job for Bel-Air in Sacramento. ACS is your one stop shop for all your commercial roofing needs.
TPO Roof – American Autobody – Fairfield
TPO is one of the more sustainable types of roof and is claimed to be 100% recyclable. This is a TPO job we recently complete
How Smart Property Managers Win The Graffiti Game
by Donovan Rittenbach, Jr. Let me tell you a quick story about how smart commercial building owners, and smart business people, protect their buildings from
Silicon or Silicone Roof Coating?
Granite countertops. WD-40. Oven mitts. Roof coatings. Microchips. Non stick cookware. They either use silicon or silicone, but which one uses which? I was proofreading
Nine Things To Check When Hiring a Roofer
It can be nerve-wracking deciding on a roofing contractor. How do protect yourself, minimize your risk, and choose the best contractor for you? Most people
How Fireproof is My Roof? The 4 Fire Ratings Explained
California’s wildfire season is just around the corner, and many building owners are wondering if their commercial roof will protect their building from fire. There
The Top 7 Causes of Commercial Flat Roof Failure and How to Fix Them
Roofs are the most important part of your building, and they’re a large investment. Here are 5 natural forces and 2 human actions that cause
Ygrene – Is it a Smart Way to Finance Green Building Improvements?
Ygrene is one of the smartest ways to upgrade your commercial building’s energy efficiency. It isn’t “free money” but it’s close. Best of all, it’s
100,000 sq ft Roof Coating – Tremco AlphaGuard Bio Roof Update
This is a job we’re doing for Tremco out in the central valley. It’s over 100,000 sq ft and is phase two of this multi-year
8 of the Most Spectacular Roofs in the World
Roofs are boring. Usually. Not these. These amazing architectural achievements are stunning works of engineering and fabulous pieces of art. It’s National Roofing Week and
How Smart Property Managers Manage Their Time Better With an Hour of Power
by Donovan Rittenbach Interruptions. Distractions. A co-worker barges into your office. Your phone pings you while you’re on a phone call. It’s non-stop. Ever wonder
How Termites Built 200M Mounds and Moved 4K Great Pyramids
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the greatest human achievements. Built around 2,500 B.C.E. it weighs an estimated 6 million tons. That seems
Honey Bees – Tiny Builders Critical to National Food Security
by Donovan Rittenbach Jr. Bees love poppies. It’s rare to see so many bees on one flower. At ACS, we build a better world every
What is Fiery, Spins at 143 mph and is 17,000 ft Tall?
by Donovan Rittenbach, Jr. The 2020-2021 winter has ended as one of the driest on record. We’re in one of the driest two-year stretches on
3 DIY Tricks to Fix a Basement Leak
At ACS, we build a better world each day, literally, and we thought these tips might help you save time and money. Basement leaks can
What is the Most Sustainable Type of Roof?
by Donovan Rittenbach Jr. It’s Earth Day and we’re asking “What’s the most sustainable type of roof?” Roofing, like most industries, has become more sustainable,
Wood Prices Go Through The Roof
We’ve been watching the cost of wood break new records, in part because we put our roofs on top of plywood decks. Here are some
Is Big Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight?
by Donovan Rittenbach Jr. I’m standing on a coating job at Sutter Health in San Francisco. I can’t help but think of that classic story
What Do Aquarium Windows and Roof Coatings Have In Common?
by Donovan Rittenbach Jr. What do aquarium windows and roof coatings have in common? Answer: Both are made with acrylic. Everybody has heard of Plexiglass.
11 Tips for Better Sleep – Cliff Notes From A MasterClass On Sleep
by Donovan Rittenbach Jr. At ACS, we build a better world, every day. Literally. But we also try to build better lives. One of the
Tiny VELCRO’s Big Grip Revolutionizes Roofing – Carlisle RapidLock
by Donovan Rittenbach Jr. The Strange Story of VELCRO® In 1941, a Swiss engineer named George de Mestral, takes his dog on a hunting trip.
Handwritten Thank You Notes Make Our Day
We love handwritten letters. They’re the best. Emailed thank yous are nice, but they’re easy to write and don’t require an investment of time. When
The Six Most Common Roof Maintenance Problems
These are the most common problems we find when doing commercial roof maintenance: 1) Drainage Problems We find a lot of dirt and debris on
Four Subtle Signs Your Commercial Building Has a Leak
When the first rains hit, smart building managers, check their properties for signs of leaks. They know that finding problems early can limit structural damage
Why Every Commercial Roof Needs An Annual Roof Inspection
The National Roofing Contractors Association is the most important roofing organization. It recommends building owners get a free roof inspection twice a year, once in
Mill Valley Middle School – Tremco AlphaGuard Bio
We completed this AlphaGuard Bio Roof on the Mill Valley Middle School for Tremco using their AlphaGuard Bio system.
Depend on ACS for Your Vanilla Shell Improvements
Building owners and property managers count on ACS for all their shell improvement needs. We are a self-performing, one-stop shop that handles everything you need
Don’t Replace Your Roof. Restore It.
This used to be an apartment building. Then COVID happened. Now it’s a home office building filled with Silicon Valley tech workers who can’t
National Roofing Week – Roofs Matter Most
It’s National Roofing Week, but let’s be honest. Roofs are boring. Most people only think about them when they leak. They take them for granted,