Sure, we have a proven track record of partnering with architectural firms to provide high-performance building envelope solutions that are responsibly and efficiently designed for performance, functionality and aesthetics. But did you know we aren’t just focused on the EXTERIOR of the building? We have high-performance solutions for the INTERIOR too. One popular interior solution for […]
Unique Roof Project – Providing Shade for Sea Lions
Did you know seals and sea lions in captivity tend to have more eye problems than other zoo animals? It’s believed to be caused by their prolonged exposure to sunlight and from the light reflecting off the water in their zoo habitats. Well, at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, zookeepers wanted to do […]
Our favorite week of the year – Spirit Week!
Garland employees really enjoy giving back. And we’ve gotten really good at it too over the last nine years since our unique tradition of “Spirit Week” was created. In the beginning, we dedicated one week (typically at the end of May) to raising money for local and national charities through creative fundraising activities like paying […]
5 Roofing Statistics That’ll Make You Cringe
Did you know… 40% of all building-related problems are due to water intrusion Water intrusion accounts for more than 70% of construction litigation Roofs, on average, last only about half of their designed lifetime Several roofs develop leaks within their first 2 years of service U.S. building owners spend more than $12 billion annually on […]
Thinking of Those Affected by This Season’s Storms
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. […]