We at Garland are thinking of all the families and businesses affected by the recent storms Harvey and Irma in the southern United States. While efforts to recover and re-build get underway, we are ramping up to work alongside our clients and partners. Help When You Need It Most We understand that storm damage can […]
Best Workplace Honors from NorthCoast 99
The Garland Company has been recognized as a NorthCoast 99 best workplace in Northeast Ohio again for 2017 — our eighteenth consecutive recognition! NorthCoast 99 recognizes great places to work for providing competitive advantages, retaining top performing employees, innovating and growing their business. Applicants are evaluated based on policies and practices related to the attraction […]
Choosing the Right Underlayment for Roof and Wall Systems
Choosing the right underlayment for your next commercial building project is essential to a successful outcome. A high-performance underlayment can help ensure your building envelope is both air and watertight. Luckily, Garland offers underlayment options to seal and protect the entire building envelope. This variety of high-performance underlayments provides an extra layer of dependable waterproofing […]
A Top Workplace… for Sixth Year In A Row
For the sixth consecutive year, The Garland Company has been awarded the Top Workplace honor by The Plain Dealer. This year, we placed 27th in the Small Companies category among a wonderful group of our fellow Cleveland companies. “A great honor like this is also a reminder of what we already know — this is a […]
Project Highlight: Restoring the Center of Campus Life at Indiana State University
Completed in 1909, Normal Hall is the second oldest surviving building on the Indiana State University campus in Terre Haute, Indiana – about one hour west of Indianapolis. Since then, Normal Hall has undergone multiple renovations, including an addition added in 1957. But by 2010, the grand neo-classical building was largely unoccupied and falling into […]
What makes a roofing product “green”?
Incorporating post-consumer recycled tires and recycled glass bottles in our modified bitumen systems are two ways that make our products more eco-friendly. One of the most overlooked eco-friendly characteristics is the longevity and sustainability of a product. All Garland systems are engineered and designed with the goal of reaching more than 30 years of service life. […]
What’s a Hybrid Sealant?
For years, the most commonly used sealants and caulks in the commercial building industry included urethanes, solvent-based silicones and acrylics. For the most part, those types of sealants performed as expected, keeping air, water, insects and dust out of buildings at windows or gaps in walls or joints. Although they have long been trusted in […]
New Roofing Product: High-Temperature Underlayment for Metal Roof Systems
We are excited to announce a new product for our customers — R-Mer® Seal, a self-adhering underlayment for our high-performance metal roof systems. When installing a metal roof system, choosing an underlayment is crucial. This layer not only acts as the secondary waterproofing protection for the system, but it must also be able to withstand high temperatures. […]
Here’s Why It’s Time To Consider a KEE Hybrid Roof
As building and facility owners perpetually demand improvement in the performance of thermoset and thermoplastic roof membranes, researchers and chemists have continued to evolve and advance their technologies and capabilities. While improvements have been made to improve the performance of both TPO’s and PVC’s, KEE is indisputably the highest-performing thermoplastic roof membrane on the market. […]
Moisture in your building? That’s scarier than a haunted house!
In this season of black cats and spooky pumpkins, here’s something that really scares us: moisture intrusion and leaky roofs. Whether you’re already dealing with leaks in your facility, or you’re looking for a preventative maintenance plan to prevent future leaks, our experienced project engineers have the answers. For example, the top four methods to […]