Commercial Roofing Costs in 2026: Why Preventative Maintenance Matters More Than Ever
Commercial Roofing Costs in 2026: Why Preventative Maintenance Matters More Than Ever Commercial roofing costs continue to rise in 2026, creating new challenges for commercial building owners responsible for protecting their properties. From rising material costs and tariff uncertainty to the growing expense of deferred maintenance, managing a commercial roof has become more than a […]
Is Roof Maintenance Truly Worth the Cost?
Is Roof Maintenance Truly Worth the Cost? If you ask most building owners what they’re focused on, it’s rarely the roof. It’s leases, tenants, operations, capital planning, payroll, energy costs, basically everything except the thing sitting directly over all of it. That’s exactly why roof maintenance tends to get questioned. So let’s answer the question […]
How Well is Your Commercial Roof Prepared for Spring?
There are a number of important features around your commercial roof that you should pay attention to. Your roof is the most essential surface on the entire property and if it took a beating during winter, you might be in for a great deal of issues as we enter spring. Spring weather brings its fair […]
Is Preventative Maintenance on your Commercial Roof Tax-Deductible?
When it comes to commercial roofing, performing preventative maintenance and small repairs is preferred to an entire roof replacement. Not only is it more cost-effective, but commercial roof preventative maintenance also leads to the betterment of your business, making it more profitable. With the current tax law, business owners can write off roof maintenance from […]
Life Expectancy of a Commercial Roof
How long do you depreciate a roof? Under current law, the roof depreciation life schedule for commercial roofs is 39 years, even though the life expectancy of said roof is 17 years. That gap makes it difficult, nearly impossible, for businesses to recover investments in roofing systems. Because of this, the team at NIR recommends […]
Supply Chain Disruption In The Roofing Industry — And What This Means To You
The economic crisis of 2020 has caused a reduction in production, resulting in the depletion of warehoused roofing materials. There has also been a spike in consumer demand and this has put a strain on the already disrupted supply chain. The insulation and steel industries are experiencing the most supply chain challenges, resulting in a […]
Commercial/Industrial Roof Leaks – The Negative Impact on Your Business
Leaky roofs are problematic in residential properties. For commercial or industrial properties, they can be an emergency that cannot be fixed soon enough. For one thing, a leaking roof exposes your business and properties to the vagaries of the weather, which may potentially lead to the loss or damage of important or confidential materials. For […]
Inflation Is Having A Direct Impact On The Commercial Roofing Industry
Across the country, commercial roofing costs are increasing due to record-setting inflation. Roofing materials are becoming increasingly more expensive and harder to find, with no real end in sight. With everything going on in the world, the cost of materials has increased. Currently, the price of 1 kg of aluminum costs $3.56 as compared to […]
Inflation Combined with Supply Shortages Are Affecting the Commercial Roofing Industry
The commercial roofing industry is experiencing severe supply and product shortages, as well as price volatility. The cost of roofing materials has increased significantly over the past year. As inflation continues to rise, the cost of roofing materials has skyrocketed in many parts of the country, making it more difficult for roofing contractors to anticipate […]
NIR Roof Care, Inc. Celebrates 42nd Anniversary in Business
NIR Roof Care, Inc.® is proud to be marking its 42nd year in business! Timothy K. Lynn founded NIR Roof Care, Inc® in 1980. Timothy had the vision to create and grow a trustworthy and dependable firm that would provide actual solutions to the challenges that come with owning a roof. NIR began as a […]