If you own a commercial building in the San Francisco Bay Area, we extend you sincere congratulations and condolences. The COVID Pandemic has been hard on commercial property owners since many businesses have been hesitant to staff their offices in 2020 and 2021 fully. With that said, your property still stands, and it requires regular maintenance and occasional roof repair.

 Just Leaks is a commercial roofing company that specializes in flat, industrial roofs. Our family-owned business has served the San Francisco Bay Area for several decades, and we have seen many different commercial roofing systems throughout our careers.

 One of the most frequent questions we get from commercial property owners and commercial property managers is: “How do I decide which roofing system is best for my building(s)?

 The answer is often, “It depends.” Essentially, the roofing system you choose for your business needs to fit your business tenants’ needs, what you want your power bill to look like, and how much Return On Investment you want from your commercial property.

The truth is that we recommend an in-person meeting at your commercial property so we can fully assess the size of the building, the current state of your rooftop, and discuss your goals over the short and long term. After the Just Leaks team meets with the property owner and property management company, we can dial in the best roofing system for your industrial roof(s).

 With that said, here are a few things to consider when evaluating roofing systems:

 Are you trying to lower the power bills for your commercial property(s)?  If yes, consider a cool roof system that makes the roof’s surface white and reflects a lot of the sun’s heat. To add, you can turn your roof into a quasi-profit stream if you add solar panels on your flat, industrial roof(s).

 Just Leaks has access to a software estimate system that will configure a solar panel system ideal for your commercial room and provide accurate cost and savings profiles. All we need from you are copies of your winter and summer electrical bills, plus the address of the commercial building.

 Saving money — better yet, making money — off of solar is a wise investment for forward-thinking commercial property owners and property managers. This means you won’t have to rely upon your tenants for positive cash flow on your property solely!

 Are you remodeling an old, rundown commercial building?  If yes, you may want to consider installing a brand new industrial roof. If your property experiences frequent leaks and the roof shows signs of extensive decay, a new roof on your business property could be the best solution. You may decide to make it into a cool roof system with solar panels as well.

 Is your roof in good shape, but your budget doesn’t allow for a new roofing system yet?  If yes, annual or semi-annual roof maintenance may serve as your best solution. Just Leaks works with commercial property owners and property management companies to inspect the roofs, service the roofs in preparation for the rainy season or soaring temperatures, and make repairs as needed. 

 When we see issues that endanger your roof, such as moss, algae, debris, pooling of water, and areas that cause leakage, we can clean, repair, and maintain your rooftop, so you don’t have to worry about incurring more damage later. To add, our team would be delighted to help you find ways to get more ROI from your flat, industrial roof so you can further help your business tenants as we continue to navigate this global pandemic. 

 If you are interested in learning about the various roofing systems or installing a solar system on your commercial or industrial building(s), call Just Leaks at (408) 249-4646 for an in-person consultation.

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Rough weather is nearly upon us! With Summer in full swing, and Fall and Winter up next, it is important to be prepared for the next weather rolling in. In this blog, we will look ahead to how weather can affect your roofing system.

When you are outside and are caught by unpleasant weather, your first instinct may be to seek shelter in your dry and warm home. This works great, however, until you notice raindrops coming through the ceiling! Mother nature is full of surprises, and it’s best to keep your roofing in check to avoid any possible disasters in the future. Here we will list how mother nature affects your roofing system, so you know what to keep an eye for to prevent further damage from occurring.

Rain

The leading contributor to roof damage is rain. With long periods of rain, water can find the tiniest cracks or holes in your shingles and will seep through, causing rot, mold, and mildew. It is essential to look for water spots in your ceiling as this can be a clear sign that water is not getting deflected by your roof as it should.

Hail

Although not as common as rain, hail is still something that can cause heavy damage to your roof. Depending on the size and weight of the hail, the damage caused can lead to cracking and wearing down of your shingles. You can count on Just Leaks to look at your roof after hail to inspect and assess any damage caused. 

Gutters

Several elements of mother nature can cause your gutter to get clogged. It is essential to have your gutters cleaned as failure to do so can cause flooding, algae and moss, and further roof damage. We recommend having your gutters cleaned at least twice a year.

Wind

Light winds will not cause much damage, if any at all, to your roof. However, high winds that usually come from storms can cause uplifting and ripping of your shingles. The heavy wind can cause vulnerability for rain and snow as the water would easily slip through the cracks.

Whether you noticed damage or leaking yourself or experienced any of the weather events above and want an inspection made, Just Leaks in San Jose, CA, will offer exceptional and professional work that will surely leave you feeling satisfied and relieved from any worry. Visit our website https://justleaks.com or give us a call today at 408-249-4646 to request an estimate!

Every season undoubtedly places pressure on your commercial or industrial roofing system. Colder temperatures can wreak havoc on your roofing system, but so can warmer weather. Summer is often the worst season for your roofing system. You might be wondering why exactly, especially when you think of snow, ice, and rain, but intense sunshine does take quite a toll on your roofing system.

To make sure your commercial or industrial roofing system can handle the warmer temperatures, summer roof maintenance is a must. Heat, humidity, and sunshine can actually break down your roof membranes. In the middle of summer, the summer heat causes your roof to expand, and then when the sun sets, the drop in temperature causes your roofing system to shrink. This process leads to wear and tear, which weakens various parts of your roofing system, even leading to cracking.

With summer roof maintenance, we can determine whether there are any areas of your roofing system that already weak, damaged, and in need of attention. If you neglect summer roof maintenance, you put your commercial or industrial roofing system at risk. With summer almost here, now is the best time to schedule an appointment for a roofing inspection. We can identify and repair any parts of your roofing system in need of repair. This way, we can prevent the damage from spreading to other parts of your roofing system.

Just Leaks provides tailored, experienced, and reliable roofing service to commercial and industrial operations throughout San Jose and the SF Bay Area. We are committed to repairing your roof quickly and accurately. Because of our diligence to our clients, we are proud to have earned a reputation as the leading roofing service in San Jose. To schedule an appointment for a free estimate or emergency, call Just Leaks at (408) 249-4646.

A New Year means a new you, and perhaps a new roofing system? A solar energy system for your commercial or industrial roofing system is an excellent way to end 2020 and start 2021. The team at Just Leaks would be happy to discuss your options with you and go over the benefits of solar energy.

Why Just Leaks Solar Energy For Your Building…

• Net Operating Income Is Immediately Increased
• Average Payback: Under 5 Years
• Over 40 Years Roofing & General Contractor Experience
• Quality Craftsmanship
• Trusted In-house Installation and Maintenance
  We Work With Today’s Top Tech Firms All Over The Bay Area
• We coordinate the process from end to end.
• All Plans and Engineering
• Permits and PG&E Interconnections
• Financing
• Installation
• Panel Level Monitoring System
• Maintenance
• 15 Year Warranty

Tip: The 26% tax credit reduces December 31. We recommend determining if your building is qualified today. This can be helpful when budget planning, especially if the roof requires replacement or upgrading now or in the next few years.

For a free, no-obligation savings quote, call Just Leaks at (408) 249-4646. Our team looks forward to making sure your commercial or industrial roofing system is ready for the New Year with a new solar energy system.

It is almost 2021, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what 2021 holds for us. Before the New Year is here, the team at Just Leaks encourages you to contact our team for annual maintenance. Your industrial roofing system might need a little TLC before the year is over.

• What does annual roofing maintenance look like, and why is it important?
  Longer Life – The deterioration of key components, such as drains and waterways, can cause roof system failure even though the majority of the roof membrane is still serviceable. By keeping the roof clean and maintained you allow the entire system to realize full maturity.
• Fewer Leaks – Most roof membrane defects develop after the heat of the summer. These defects are quite apparent to our technicians well before the rainy season hits. Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the roof minimizes roof leaks and maximizes the performance of the overall roof system.
• Less Cost – it is far less expensive to repair any roof deck during a scheduled, Fairweather maintenance session as opposed to making repairs during an emergency call in the rain. By making repairs to defects before they leak, you also avoid the damage the infiltrating water can cause as well as disruption to your business activities. Regular maintenance means a longer service life which translates to less cost for that system on an annual basis. This community substantial savings for your facility’s budget.

To schedule an appointment for annual roofing maintenance, call Just Leaks at (408) 249-4646. Our team looks forward to making sure your commercial or industrial roofing system is ready for the New Year.

The 2020 Just Leaks Roofing Crew

We can’t believe how fast the year went by! The holidays will soon be here, and we will be rushing around trying to get everything ready. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is easy to forget about what the holidays are all about — to show our appreciation and gratitude for all our loved ones. It is the time of the year that we can connect and get together. 

For this blog post, the team at Just Leaks wants to show you just how much care and appreciate your support. Throughout the Bay Area, our clients mean the world to us — we wouldn’t be here without you, to put it simply. We consider you part of our extended family as we take the time to get to know you and understand your needs as a business owner. We go beyond just fixing your roofing system. We want you to rely on our team to be there when your commercial or industrial roofing system needs us the most! 

The team at Just Leaks wants you to stay and secure during the holiday season, especially as the temperatures start to drop. If you need us throughout the holiday season, we encourage you to reach out to our team, and we make sure your commercial or industrial roofing system is ready to go. 

Again, we just want to remind you how much we genuinely care for you, and we wish you a safe and healthy holiday! If your commercial or industrial roofing system needs maintenance, the Just Leaks team would be happy to help. To schedule an appointment for a free roof estimate, call Just Leaks at (408) 249-4646. 

Every now and then, we love to share our most recent and exciting projects. Today, we celebrate two huge projects that make a huge difference for Just Leaks and the people we serve.

EV Falcon Conversion

Some of you are following us on Facebook and may have already seen the videos of how we converted our Falcon fleet into electric vehicles. Here’s what owner, Scott Siemer, had to say in his Facebook post:

“It’s Alive – The E Falcon took it’s first roll on 10/8/2019. We got everything ironed out while it was on the rack so the test drive went off with no problem. With all the mechanical done – it is off to paint. Very excited!!

Configuration:

AC50 Motor with Curtis Controller.

14 – Tesla Smart Module 3wKh Batteries (42kWh total).

BMW 4-speed Transmission.

Elcon 2500 Charger with port where gas fill-up was.

With 42kWhs of energy, I am hoping for a 120-mile range. I have not pressed it yet to see what my 0-60 might be – but not expecting much more than the original. What is striking is the quiet and lightness of the vehicle! Hoping to make this my daily Solar System Inspection Vehicle!”

Take a look at the video of the EV Falcon in action!

It was a costly and time-consuming endeavor, but it was worth every penny! Why? Well, for two big reasons. First, we adore our vintage Falcon fleet, and it has been a longtime dream to convert them into electric vehicles. Secondly, we want to demonstrate our total commitment to facilitating the transition to sustainable and renewable energy and manufacturing practices. The Falcon EV conversions, as well as our all-electric service vans. are our way of showing that we are willing to go the extra mile (both literally and figuratively) at Just Leaks.

Solar Panel Installation

The other big project also ties in with our desire to protect Mother Earth, and that is our solar roof project. Check out this image of the solar panel installation at 150 River Oaks with 385kW!

This is a project we’ve been steadily focusing on for 2 years, and the commercial building owner is a valued customer of ours. When we proved that solar panels would drastically reduce the energy cost of the building, our client grew more and more confident that installing an array of solar panels was a smart move. Plus, there is a rebate incentive that the owner couldn’t pass up!

If you are interested in solar panels for your flat commercial roof, or if you’d like to see our EV Falcon up close and personal, let us know. Just Leaks can perform a thorough roof inspection to ensure your commercial or industrial roofing system is in pristine condition, free of leaks and pooling water, and is energy efficient, too. 

By the way, Autumn is the best time to schedule an appointment for us to provide roof maintenance before the Winter storms hit, so be sure to make an appointment sooner than later. We are honest and upfront about the condition of your roofing system, providing you with a report and detailed pictures. 

For a free estimate for your commercial or industrial roofing system, please give us a call at (408) 249-4646.

Fall is a beautiful season, and the fallen leaves scattered across our streets are a sight to see. Those leaves may be lovely, but they aren’t so lovely when they are clogging our roof drains. With fall officially upon us, it means it is time for autumn roof maintenance.

Periodic and routine maintenance is absolutely necessary before winter sets in. Those leaves often bio grade into a soggy mess that will clog your roof’s drains and blocks scuppers. And as an added bonus, these leaves can be an inviting home for mildew, fungi, and mold. If these leaves are not removed, they can result in backed-up water, often known as standing water.

Standing water can cause the roof to sag and result in even more detrimental problems. In the winter that standing water will potentially freeze and expand, forcing its way into cracks and under flashings in your roof. Luckily, this situation is completely preventable. Our team is trained to look for leaves and debris in your commercial roofing system. Our keen eye to detail will uncover even the smallest leaf in the tiniest corner.

To learn more about autumn roof maintenance, we encourage you to call us at (408) 249-4646. You can also set up a time for a free roofing estimate.

Just Leaks strives to be at the forefront of new technology and advances in the industry, and we are absolutely committed to solar energy. We are so determined that we are even investing in electric vans powered by a solar energy system on our roof. We can’t get enough of solar energy systems!

At Just Leaks, we are happy to announce we got our first installment of service vans! These Dodge Ram Promaster Cargo vans are 100% electric, using a LiFePo4 battery. Re-configured by Zenith Motors, these Dodge Ram Promaster Cargo vans boast a 100-mile range. And we are going to be powering these electric vans with our a solar array at our shop. We are going electric as part of our expansion into Solar Energy System installations.

In the next few weeks, we will be getting signage, racking, and shelving. You should be seeing us on the road in a few weeks. Keep your eye for some Just Leaks electric vans powered by the very sun. If you have any questions about our new vans or solar panel system, we encourage you to call us at (408) 249-4646. You can also set up a time for a free roofing estimate.

We have talked about the benefits of installing a solar system on your commercial or industrial roofing system, and with summer right around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about how solar energy works, not just the advantages of solar systems.

We love sunlight. That burst of light seems warm both our skin and hearts, as we can’t help but look forward to those bright and sunny days. But did you know that we can put the sunlight to work? Solar energy, or energy coming from the sun, is a renewable resource. And this type of power can be used throughout your operation.

How exactly do we turn the rays from the sun into energy? Almost seems like magic… Actually, it’s just incredibly cool science. The solar panels absorb the sun’s light, and then the silicon converters transform the light into electrical current. This current travels to the inverter, which translates this direct current into the alternate flow. Alternate current is the type of electricity that we can use. And viola! The sun is now powering your electricity via your solar system.

We are the solar energy and solar system experts in Bay area. If you are interested in learning about the installation of a solar system on your commercial or industrial building or would like to hear more about the benefits of this system, call Just Leaks at (408) 249-4646.