SPF Roofing: Ideal Insulation for the Building Envelope of Low Slope Roofs
What is a Building Envelope? The term building envelope is used to describe the physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a building, including the resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer. It takes into account all of the elements of the outer shell that maintain a dry, heated, or cooled indoor environment […]
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SPF Roofing VS. Other Roofing Systems
Do you have a home or business with a flat or low-slope roof and are considering replacing your roofing system? If so, you have numerous options available and choosing which is best may be a little confusing. Early Investigations into SPF Roofing In 1974, the experts at the Physical Plant Department of Texas A&M Laboratories investigated […]
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White Roofs: Low-Cost Energy Conservation
Experts Advise One of the most efficient and low-cost ways to stay ‘cool’ in the summer is by reflecting as much sunlight as possible and absorbing less heat. According to experts such as our former US Secretary of Energy and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Steven Chu, white roofs and buildings, as well as light-colored roads, are […]
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Roof Maintenance: Simple Guidelines
Why Do It? Just like we need to look after ourselves in order to delay more serious health issues, we also have to look after our roofs by inspecting them on a regular basis. Research has shown that when we don’t do regular roof maintenance, our roofs tend to last about half of their expected […]
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The Proper Installation Of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing Systems
The Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing System is the best roofing alternative for flat and low-sloped roofs, for both residential and commercial buildings, in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Due to the immense benefits of installing SPF Roofing, it has become quite a popular choice among Bay Area residents. Consequently, the number of companies or contractors, who […]
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Armstrong Celebrates 50 Years of Dedicated Service in Northern California
This year Armstrong is celebrating its 50th anniversary in California. As a multi-generational family business, we deeply appreciate the values and hard-won knowledge we’ve accumulated over a half century. Our father Howard and grandfather Hal built Armstrong one project at a time, stressing two simple maxims: deliver the highest quality products; and always guarantee those materials are installed by professionals who take pride in their […]
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SPF Roofing System vs Styrofoam Board Insulation
Even after 30 years of being used in thousands of homes and businesses in the Bay Area, most home or business owners, still think that Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is akin to styrofoam. Armstrong Roofing wants to dispel any confusion regarding how San Francisco and Bay Area homeowners understand this remarkable product and help show that there is […]
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Is Your Roof Rain-Ready?
One of the most important, but often most neglected, components of our homes and businesses is our roof. As we have mentioned in a previous article, most of us don’t take notice of our roofs until we start having noticeable and, in some cases, costly problems. At Armstrong Roofing, we have always advised our customers in San Francisco and […]
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Self-cleaning Glass: The Future Is Here
Fortunately, there is a light at the end of the house-cleaning tunnel and it’s called “self-cleaning glass”. If you are like millions of homeowners who’d rather clean toilets than windows, then you should be elated to learn that you have the option of replacing your old shabby and drafty windows with attractive energy efficient self-cleaning windows! (Learn […]
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Choosing the Right Colors for Your Home or Office
The Significance of Color One of the easiest and best ways to revitalize your home or office is to repaint the interior and/or exterior walls. It’s easier said than done though, when you consider the plethora of color and texture choices available today. What’s more, research has shown that color can affect human behaviour and […]
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Hiring The Right Painting Contractor
If you are a homeowner, you have probably considered the pros and cons of hiring a painting contractor. Painting is the most popular DIY project attempted by most homeowners but if it involves more than just painting a bedroom or the porch then most people realize that they have bitten more than they can chew […]
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Why Armstrong is Synonymous With San Francisco
Howard Fine’s hundreds of “1234-radio commercials” made him a household name from 1966, when he founded Armstrong painting, and for the 30 years that followed. As a connoisseur of music, art and literature, it isn’t difficult to understand why our founder decided to leave his home in Pittsburgh to find inspiration for his artistic passion […]
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