Connecticut's Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation publishes article about roof stone ballast removal.

Bloomfield, CT -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/12/2015 -- Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation has been in the roofing business for over 80 years, and has built and repaired a wide range of roofing types, for commercial buildings, residential homes, educational facilities and hospitals alike. Eagle Rivet offers its services to homeowners, schools, government agencies, industrial customers and commercial builders. Eagle Rivet undertakes projects from leaky roof repair to flat roof installation.

Many flat roofs - especially on older buildings - are covered with a layer of gravel. The stones are there as ballast, in order to hold the roofing membrane in place and prevent it from being lifted or torn by wind and rainstorms. The use of stone as roofing ballast is nothing new - even ancient thatched roofs have often been weighed down by rocks, though modern stone ballast has been used since the early seventies. Recent advances in roofing technology have reduced the need for loose stones, making the process simpler and less messy. Today, loose gravel is used less and less frequently, with roofers either using ballast in the form of heavy concrete blocks that can't as easily be disturbed, or foregoing ballast altogether, instead using glue or other means of adhering the roofing membrane.

Eagle Rivet has recently published a new informational article on its website, where the company discusses the process of stone ballast removal in CT. A ballasted roof is typically comprised of multiple membrane layers, and the stones keep the layers in place while protecting the roof from high winds, storm damage and overheating due to sunlight. Some roofs use stone tiles or concrete, but gravel is a common choice because of its versatility and low cost. The article talks about the various advantages of gravel ballast, such as increased insulation and heat absorption.

When it is time to repair or replace a membrane roof, the gravel ballast must be removed and disposed of properly. This used to be a difficult process, with tons of gravel needing to be removed manually with shovels; however, the Eagle Rivet article talks about modern solutions that are vastly quicker and easier. Today, gravel ballast is removed with large truck-mounted vacuum systems - a vacuum truck is parked near the building, a hose is stretched from the truck to the roof, and all the loose stone is sucked down into storage containers. The removed gravel can be reused as ballast, or disposed of as the customer sees fit.

The full article can be read on the Eagle Rivet website; Eagle Rivet also undertakes stone ballast removal from commercial roofs in CT.

Contact info:
Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation
860-953-1231
15 Britton Dr.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
http://ctroofing.contractors/

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Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation publishes article that discusses the advantages and weaknesses of TPO roofing.

Bloomfield, CT -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/10/2015 -- Since its establishment, Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation has fulfilled the roof repair and replacement in Connecticut for numerous private and business customers. The company has almost 90 years' experience in the selection, maintenance and installation of quality roofing materials.

Replacing or repairing a residential or commercial TPO roof is a big investment, and consumers need to conduct thorough research on materials, installation methods, roofing companies and so on.

In order to help individuals and companies make an informed choice, Eagle Rivet has recently added an informational page to its website about TPO roofing. The page discusses how roofing materials made of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) have changed the roofing industry. The article talks about the strength, water resistance and heat reflective qualities of these materials, and compares their advantages and weaknesses with other types of flat roofing membranes.

TPO roofing in CT is made of a blend of polypropylene, BCPP, and other plastic polymers, along with fillers that can include carbon fiber, talc, fiberglass and other materials. To make TPO roofing materials, these components are treated at a temperature of up to 270°, and other ingredients are often added.

TPO roofing materials can be a good choice for flat roofs not only because of their performance, but because of their ease of installation. The material is flexible, and can be used in a variety of applications. As mentioned above, TPO is UV- and ozone-resistant, and will retain its integrity for many years.

The article also talks about the ecological and energy-saving properties of TPO roofing. Membrane roofing made of TPO is eco-friendly because it reflects away up to 90% of the sunlight and heat absorbed through a home's roof. Because of its reflective nature, TPO roofs make homes easier to cool during the summer. If properly maintained, these roofs can retain 80% reflectivity for three years or more. By comparison, Energy Star standards require only 50% reflectivity after a three-year period. TPO membranes have different compositions, widths and thicknesses, and Eagle Rivet can help customers make an informed decision.

With its reflective properties, its easy installation and its resistance to UV damage, TPO roofing is a choice worth considering for CT commercial roof repair and new roof design and installation. The full article can be read on the Eagle Rivet main site; the company hopes that it will help individuals and businesses make a choice that properly serves their needs for decades to come.

Contact info:
Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation
860-953-1231
15 Britton Dr.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
http://ctroofing.contractors/

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Art Dias, owner of CT roofing contractor Eagle Rivet, participates in Rebuilding Together Hartford non-profit initiative to help Hartford-area veteran home owners with house repairs.

Bloomfield, CT -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/18/2014 -- Rebuilding Together Hartford is the Hartford, CT affiliate of the nationwide volunteer nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together, a group with more than 400 chapters that helps local area residents with house maintenance and repairs.

The mission of Rebuilding Together is to help people who can't help themselves, and during the organization's yearly event, teams of volunteers organize to help low-income, disabled, and elderly town residents maintain their properties. Volunteers of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to apply, and are assigned work according to their abilities.

On September 13 of 2014, Rebuilding Together Hartford cooperated with the City's own Livable Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative to organize a one-day home renovation event for low-income veterans throughout Hartford. During this event, twelve veteran-owned homes saw extensive upkeep and repair work performed by teams of volunteers.

Art Dias, owner of CT roofing contractor Eagle Rivet, has participated in Rebuilding Together events for a number of years; his experience in construction has allowed him to make a significant contribution to the effort.

During this year's veteran aid event, Mr. Dias served as House Captain for one of the volunteer teams, overseeing and coordinating technical aspects of the repairs. A House Captain's duties include selecting materials, identifying necessary skills based on repair scope, managing repair budgets, making sure the work is performed on deadline, and more.

The Cape-style house assigned to Mr. Dias's team belongs to a 60-year-old veteran homeowner and his wife, who have lived there for the past 17 years.

The repairs conducted by the team under his supervision included replacing two overhead doors and the roof of the home's adjoining garage, repairing electrical wiring in the garage, repainting the porch, replacing broken window glass, and a variety of yard work that included debris removal, gutter cleaning and plant trimming.

This doesn't exhaust the contributions made by Mr. Dias and Eagle Rivet to local anti-blight and neighborhood upkeep initiatives - this year alone, Eagle Rivet has replaced six roofs for Rebuilding Together Hartford.

Mr. Dias is proud to participate in Rebuilding Together, both personally and as part of Eagle Rivet, and is looking forward to continuing his involvement with the initiative in coming years.

Contact info:
Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation
860-953-1231
15 Britton Dr.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
http://ctroofing.contractors/

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Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation is proud to announce that it is a distinguished partner in Johns Manville's solar roofing projects.

Bloomfield, CT -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/20/2014 -- Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation is proud to announce that it is a distinguished partner in Johns Manville's solar roofing projects. Johns Mansville is a insulation and roofing product company that has recently developed a new product which has completely changed the way many companies go about installing solar panels. The name of the product is ENRGY Curb and it allows for easier, less intrusive and less expensive solar panel installation.

ENRGY Curb is a lightweight mounting system which provides a safer way to install solar panels on flat roof systems. Where in the past solar panels were mounted onto flat roofs by penetration, puncturing the waterproofing membrane, the ENRGY Curb provides a complete non-penetrating PV mounting method. This was an important aspect of the product for Johns Manville, to have a PV mounting solution that did not compromise the roof it was installed on in anyway.

As one of the key partners of Johns Manville solar roofing projects, some of the work Eagle Rivet has completed using ENRGY Curb has been featured in the latest brochure for Johns Manville solar products and services. The company is honored to be included and looks forward to working with ENRGY Curb more in the future. The main advantages of the Curb system are immediately apparent. Since it's is mounted on heat welded anchors, having solar panels installed in this method will not increase the chance of a roof leaking. It is also faster because it is a less extensive process. But the advantages go further than that, which is one of the points Eagle Rivet president Arthur Dias touched on when speaking about ENRGY Curb, "We just think it's a phenomenal product. It's easier to install so it saves on labor costs, it gives us more flexibility as to how we can place the panels on a roof and best of all it's reliable."

About Eagle Rivet
Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation is an independently-owned full service roofing company. Since 1919 they have been specializing in commercial, residential, industrial and institutional roofing services. They have a centrally located corporate headquarters in Bloomfield, CT and branch locations in Tewksbury, MA and Coral Springs, FL.

Contact Information:

Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation
15 Britton Drive
Bloomfield, CT 06002-3616
(860) 953-1231
http://ctroofing.contractors/

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