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Avoid Cooling Costs Through the Roof with a White Springfield Roofing System

Written by SpringfieldJuly 16, 2021

If the cost to cool your building this summer has been through the roof (literally), the color of your roof could be to blame. As heatwaves continue to break record temperatures in northern Michigan, cooling systems are working overtime to keep up.

While there has been a long-standing debate of the benefits between black and white commercial roofs, black roofs are known to absorb the sun’s heat energy—causing the roof surface to become extremely hot.

In fact, white thermoplastic membranes that we install at Springfield are 50-80 degrees cooler than black rubberized roofing membranes. A black roof exposed to full sun can increase in temperature by as much as 90 degrees Fahrenheit, leaving the air conditioning working overtime to compensate.

White Commercial Roofs vs. Black Commercial Roofs

While the upfront cost of the cheapest roof possible may be appealing, the long-term benefits that will be sacrificed make it a costly bargain.

By reflecting up to 88% of the sun’s energy, Duro-Last’s white membranes can greatly reduce energy consumption and costs – making it an ideal energy efficient cool roofing solution. With a total solar emittance of up to 95%, the ENERGY STAR® qualified Duro-Last membrane also releases energy and heat efficiently.

This reflectivity of white roofs compared with black roofs is particularly helpful for reducing peak energy demand, or the sharp peak in electrical demand can be observed in almost every building during the busiest hours of the day.

A Duro-Last roofing system is a strong, reinforced thermoplastic single-ply membrane that is perfect for commercial and industrial buildings with flat or low-sloped roofs. Choosing this option can have a substantial effect on your bottom line and extend the lifecycle of your roofing system.

Myths Debunked: Why White Roofs Come Up on Top

We know what you’re thinking, we see more snow than sun in northern Michigan, so wouldn’t a black roof provide a winter heating benefit? The short answer is no but allow us to explain why.

Hot air rises. Thus, any heat that is transferred to the interior of a building structure from the outside will remain at the top of the structure, providing minimal heat savings.
There are fewer hours of sunlight to truly impact energy costs.
The energy required to air condition a building in the summer is usually considerably greater than the energy to heat it in the winter, making the potential for summer energy cost savings much greater with a highly reflective white roof than winter savings with a heat absorbing black roof.

As a building owner, there are many factors that go into the final decision for your next roofing system. Make sure the color of your commercial roof is one of them!

Hiring Event at Incredible Mo’s

Written by SpringfieldJune 3, 2021

Press Release:

Springfield Inc. is partnering with Incredible Mo’s to host a hiring event for the whole family. Time slots to interview for a field technician position will be available to RSVP through our Facebook post. While dad or mom is interviewing with Nick Jacqmain from Springfield, the rest of the family will have pizza and a beverage of their choice available to them. Springfield will also provide one $15 Incredible Mo’s gift card per child for use at the arcade.

“We are very excited to welcome northern Michigan families to our hiring event and hope to get an opportunity to welcome some local construction professionals to our family-oriented team. We would also like to thank Chris and his team at Incredible Mo’s for helping us put this event together.”

– Nick Jacqmain, CEO of Springfield Inc.

Springfield, a commercial contractor located in Kingsley, is an expert installer of commercial roofs in Michigan and an innovator in mechanical insulation, safety and building envelope efficiency. Springfield installs long-lasting solutions tailored for the northern Michigan climate. Springfield clients, facility managers, and owners appreciate how we improve their operations, providing a competitive edge.
Incredible Mo’s, located at 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Boulevard in Grawn, is a 35,000 sq. ft. entertainment center which features 16 bowling lanes, escape rooms, laser tag, casual dining & a full arcade.

In The News: Roofing Contractor Magazine

Written by SpringfieldNovember 30, 2020

Springfield was recently featured in Roofing Contractor Magazine as a model of success for commercial roofing in Michigan. Roofing Contractor Magazine is the Official Publication of the International Roofing Expo^®.

In the article “Contractor Profile: Springfield. Key Partnerships and Treating Customers’ Problems as Their Own are Secrets to Success for This Michigan Commercial Roofer” Roofing Contractor Magazine took the time to understand and highlight some of the keys to our success over the years.

The article provides some concrete examples of

Partnership with our clients,

“We create partnerships by taking a proactive approach with their buildings and putting their best interests first,” Jacqmain said. “We call it ‘sitting on the same side of the table as them’ and treating their problems like they are our own, and then solving them.”

and vendors.

Duro-Last also inspects the company’s roofs once they’re installed. Jacqmain said every roof Springfield installs is inspected twice by its technicians before Duro-Last takes a look. This earned its crews an average 99 out of 100 inspection score, placing it in the top 3% in the country.

The value in having the right people,

“That servant leadership has helped us attract and retain great people,” Jacqmain said. “One of our employees that has been here for 20 years was involved with replacing a roof that he installed 20 years ago. That speaks to the trust that we have built with the client and the culture that we have built to retain employees.”

as part of a plan for surviving the tough times.

“Focusing on service, roof repairs and maintenance, is critical,” he said. “When new construction and reroofs slow down during a recession, having a strong service department can pull you through.”

Read the full article online at Roofing Contractor Magazine, including a video interview Nick Jacqmain gave to the publication’s Chris Gray.

If you need commercial roofing in Michigan, (expert repair or replacement) give us a call today!

Top OSHA Violations of 2019

Written by SpringfieldJanuary 24, 2020

Top Violations

Every year, OSHA publishes a list of the top ten most frequently cited violations. Let’s look at the list of 2019’s most cited violations:

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements: 7,014 Violations §1926.501
One contractor had a fall-related fatality resulting in $1.792 million in fines!
2. Hazard Communication: 4,170 Violations §1910.1200

3. Scaffolding: 3,228 Violations §1926.451

4.Lockout/Tagout: 2,975 Violations §1910.147

5.Respiratory Protection: 2,826 Violations §1910.134

6. Ladders: 2,766 Violations §1926.1053

7. Powered Industrial Trucks: 2,347 Violations §1910.178

8. Fall Protection Training: 2,059 Violations §1926.503

9. Machine Guarding: 1,987 Violations §1910.212

10. PPE and Lifesaving Equipment: 1,630 Violations §1926.102

As a reminder, last year, OSHA updated its financial penalties to adjust for inflation. Violations start at $13,260. If you fail to abate the problem, it can reach that total per day past the abatement date. Willful or repeated penalties cost a whopping $132,598 per violation. Of course, this is aggregated national data – Michigan also has a state plan.

Injuries and Fatalities

In the United States, more than 300 are killed and more than 10,000 injured each year from falls in the construction industry alone. Falls are the most significant source of citations, injuries, and deaths. Among the reasons cited by a NIOSH publication, contributing factors attributed to these deaths include:

Lack of training
No fall protection program or personal fall arrest system
Improper use of equipment
Unstable and insecure setups

The OSHA director in Maine had this to say about the $1.792 Million fatality:

“Effective fall protection can prevent tragedies like this when an employer ensures the proper use of legally required lifesaving protection. An ongoing refusal to follow the law exposes other employees to potentially fatal or disabling injuries. Employers cannot evade their responsibility to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.” – David McGuan, OSHA area director in Augusta, ME

Our Solutions

Springfield is a leader in safety for Michigan. We have solutions that help businesses all over the state to avoid OSHA violations, and more importantly, injuries/fatalities.

This innovative product is an easy, low-cost solution for flat or pitched roofs. It’s a safe, OSHA-compliant solution for portable ladders (which, unlike permanent ladders, help prevent unauthorized access.)

Our experts can assess your individual facility needs and design a custom solution that exceeds OSHA requirements. We can install the solution and even provide training, inspection, and maintenance.

Create a safety culture in your organization where employees become safety advocates. We take a hands-on approach because it has better retention than classroom-alone or online learning.

Let our safety expertise help you avoid OSHA violations – and save lives. CALL or EMAIL our team today!

References:
https://www.osha.gov/penalties/
https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/stateprogs/michigan.html
https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/19087-oshas-top-10-most-cited-violations
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2019-128updated052019/pdfs/2019-128updated052019.pdf?id=10.26616/NIOSHPUB2019128updated052019

Man in reflective vest, hardhat, and fall protection harness

Top OSHA Violations of 2018

Written by SpringfieldMay 28, 2019

Top Violations

Every year, OSHA publishes a list of the top ten most frequently-cited violations. Let’s look at the list of 2018’s most cited violations:

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements: 7,216 Violations §1926.501

2. Hazard Communication: 4,537 Violations §1910.1200

3. Scaffolding: 3,319 Violations §1926.451

4. Respiratory Protection: 3,112 Violations §1910.134

5. Lockout/Tagout: 2,923 Violations §1910.147

6. Ladders: 2,780 Violations §1926.1053

7. Powered Industrial Trucks: 2,281 Violations §1910.178

8. Fall Protection Training: 1,978 Violations §1926.503

9. Machine Guarding: 1,969 Violations §1910.212

10. PPE and Lifesaving Equipment: 1,528 Violations §1926.102

This year, OSHA updated its financial penalties to adjust for inflation. Violations start at $13,260. If you fail to abate the problem, it can reach that total per day past the abatement date. Willful or repeated penalties cost a whopping $132,598 per violation. Of course, this is aggregated national data – Michigan has its own state plan. If you’d like more data on the specific sections of these standards cited, we like the presentation at the Safety+Health Magazine.

Takeaways for our readers

It’s worth mentioning that general fall protection requirements not only ranks #1 on the overall list but top the charts for serious violations and willful violations.

Fall protection has been the number one violation for at least the last six years running.

All of these violations have seen an increase in citation over 2017, except for eye and face protection (PPE), which is also a newcomer to the list.

As you’ll see later, several of these violations belong to categories we are experts in, so we’ll illustrate ways we can help.

These violations are expensive, even without fatalities. You’ll see next that there’s a correlation between fall-related citations, and work-related deaths/injuries.

Top Fatalities

Due to the vast number of worker fatalities in the construction sector, it’s not uncommon to see construction-related fatality statistics. On a national level:

310 construction workers are killed and more than 10k injured each year, falling from heights.
This includes 124 deaths from roofs, 104 deaths from ladders, and 60 deaths from scaffolds.
According to BLS data, 57% of ladder deaths occur in the construction industry.

Full details on these facts and more are available in a very digestible publication put out by the CDC in a NIOSH publication. Numerous contributing factors attributed to these deaths include:

Lack of training
No fall protection program or personal fall arrest system
Improper use of equipment
Unstable and insecure setups

In Michigan, you’ll often see fatalities dominated by falls. For example, of the deaths in 2016 reported to MIOSHA, 23 of the 43 deaths involved falls ranging from zero to fifty-five feet. The average height of a fatal fall in Michigan was only 24 feet.

Our Solutions

Springfield is a leader in safety for Michigan. We have solutions that help businesses all over the state to avoid OSHA violations, and more importantly, injuries/fatalities.

This innovative product is an easy, low-cost solution for flat or pitched roofs. It’s a safe, OSHA-compliant solution for portable ladders (which unlike permanent ladders, help prevent unauthorized access.)

Our experts can assess your individual facility needs, design a custom solution that exceeds OSHA requirements, install the solution, and even provide training, inspection, and maintenance.

Create a safety culture in your organization where employees become safety advocates. We take a hands-on approach because it has better retention than classroom-alone or online learning.

References:
https://www.osha.gov/penalties/
https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/stateprogs/michigan.html
https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/17702-oshas-top-10-most-cited-violations-for-fiscal-year-2017
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2019-128updated052019/pdfs/2019-128updated052019.pdf?id=10.26616/NIOSHPUB2019128updated052019
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/lara_miosha_fatalities_2016_548131_7.html

The National Safety Stand-Down: May 6-10

Written by SpringfieldApril 22, 2019

The week of May 6-10, 2019 will be the sixth National Safety Stand-Down, coinciding with NAOSH Safety Week. Second only to highway crashes, falls are the leading cause of workplace fatalities. Falls are the leading cause of construction deaths. The sad reality is that these deaths are preventable.

What is the Safety Stand-Down?

OSHA is promoting a voluntary event to allow employers to take time to talk with employees about fall safety. The National Safety Council (NSC) also wants to remind you that all industries can conduct a stand-down.

Who can participate?

While the primary focus of this event is construction falls, (the largest sector of work-related fall fatalities), we would like to remind you that fatal falls frequently happen in agricultural, manufacturing, and transportation industries too. The fall height of these deaths surprises many.

In 2015, 16.9% of all fatal falls were from a height of 10 feet or less.

Your company is not too small. In previous years, roughly half of the participants in the Safety Stand-Down are companies with 25 or fewer employees.

Ways to participate

Joining the stand down is easy. Some simple things you can do include:

Conduct short and simple toolbox talks focused on ladder, scaffold, or rooftop safety
Perform safety equipment inspections with employees
Refresh fall-safety training
Hold training, show a safety video, or bring in a safety expert such as Springfield
Discuss job-specific hazards, protective measures and equipment, and any safety policies and plans
Develop, review, or amend your rescue plan

How to conduct a stand-down at your workplace

OSHA has a wealth of resources to help plan and conduct your safety stand-down. Resources include training aids, a case study, quiz, videos, infographics, posters, and much more. Every effort you make to prevent fall-related deaths is worthwhile, even simple 15-minute toolbox talks.

Certificate of participation

Employers willing to participate and provide feedback will be eligible to download a certificate of participation. The certificate pages will be active on May 6 at OSHA’s Stop Falls Stand-Down and the National Safety Council’s (NSC) webpages. Certificates will be available even after the event (until June 30th), so you can still participate even if you miss the Stand-Down Week.

Springfield

Springfield is a leader in fall safety. We’ve developed the revolutionary LadderAnchor because 24% of fatal falls (2008-2010) are related to ladders. We also regularly assist commercial and industrial building operators with developing and implementing turn-key solutions for the fall safety of their facilities. These solutions exceed OSHA requirements and offer a significant return on investment.

OSHA estimates every $1 invested in workplace safety and health returns between $4 and $6.

Springfield knows OSHA guidelines inside and out. We’re not here to replace your in-house safety team but give them all the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in saving lives. Here are some of the ways we help organizations:

Incredibly thorough safety assessments
100% custom designs for expert safety solutions to your risks
Installation of temporary and permanent safety systems
Comprehensive safety fall-protection training
Inspection and maintenance of safety systems as required annually
Our SmartLight offers a much safer daylight option than traditional skylights

See how Springfield can help you with a successful Fall Safety Stand Down, or any other time of year to help prevent tragic loss. Call us today! 231-263-5300

Commercial Roofing Highlight: Trocal PVC

Written by SpringfieldMarch 27, 2019

What is PVC Roofing?

PVC roofing (PolyVinyl Chloride) is a single-ply roofing system primarily found on flat or low-sloped commercial/industrial roofs. PVC membranes fall into a broader category of thermoplastic membranes. PVC roofing systems originated in 1966 from a German company called Trocal. While Trocal was the first to market, their systems were plagued with problems that modern formulas like those created by Duro-Last® don’t experience.

The Trocal Roofing System was extremely popular in the late 80’s and early 90’s, but proved costly when it began to fail prematurely due to plasticizer loss. Once PVC plasticizer evaporates, the membrane becomes brittle and shrinks, causing failure in multiple ways.

Trocal PVC Roofing Problems:

Shrinking (and Brittle)

As this obsolete PVC roofing material shrinks and becomes tighter, it pulls on the edge detail and either pulls itself off of the edge of the building, or fails under its own force and shatters. Many roofs exhibit this type of failure.

Outdated PVC membrane shrinkage often pulls the material away from the edges causing “tenting” along the walls. The force of the shrinking material can even cause the top course (row) of block to become broken and dislodged.

Discoloration and a distinct change in the texture of this PVC roof membrane provide evidence of complete plasticizer loss. When this occurs, the material pulls very tight on the fixed points of the roof and eventually results in a catastrophic failure.

Pressure Points

Roof penetration flashings, most notably the corners, are frequently made from a much weaker material that can be easily bent around a corner.

As the Trocal system shrinks, it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the fixed points, such as HVAC units, and easily pulls the corners apart. Many unit and pipe flashings fail in this way.

Ballast Problems

Some installations of a PVC roof membrane involve a ballast weight such as river rock. Suspected leaks on a ballasted roof can be difficult to locate. With ballasted PVC roof repairs, removing ballast to locate the leak runs a risk of causing additional leaks.

Over the years, freeze/thaw cycles frequently caused the once smooth river rock to break into jagged, sharp blades. The weight from snow and foot traffic can push these sharp rocks into the Trocal membranes and cause punctures.

For these reasons, roof ballast is best positioned as the method of last resort for membranes. When mechanical fasteners or adhesives are not possible, then it is best suited.

After a Trocal PVC failure

We’ve helped numerous customers that had painful experiences with Trocal PVC roofing that’s failed. We understand the frustrations and fears associated with the failures.

Some customers are apprehensive about trying a PVC roofing solution after having a painful experience with a failed Trocal PVC membrane. Plenty of customers felt this way. What they found was that Trocal didn’t have the technology and chemistry right to prevent plasticizer loss when their roof was installed.

Process and technology have changed in the 21st century. While Duro-Last® has best-in-class warranties starting at 15 years, we have roofs that are 25+ years old that are still performing well with regular maintenance.

Our Best Recommendation

For a permanent, warranted solution, we recommend installing a complete mechanically-fastened Springfield SmartRoof™ System. SmartRoof™ utilizes custom-fabricated Duro-Last® PVC roofing far superior to the problematic Trocal systems, and even other modern PVC systems. Duro-Last® PVC is formulated and tested to withstand harsh sunlight without losing its plasticizer.

The Springfield SmartRoof™ System is entirely maintenance free.* Certified Springfield technicians will install this system, and completed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. It will be 100% inspected by the Springfield Team, and then by an inspector from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then award a full 20-year warranty, which is the best on the market.

*Annual inspections and debris removal are recommended and included at no charge for the first two years of your roof’s life. These inspections help us track the performance of your roofing system and also keep abreast of any new developments that could occur over time. Please contact your Project Manager to schedule your inspections.

Commercial Roofing Highlight: Modified Bitumen (MOD) Roofing Systems

Written by SpringfieldMarch 1, 2019

Modified Bitumen (MOD) roofing systems are a petroleum-based roofing system in which mastics are heated to a liquid state, applied to felt, and then bundled into rolls which are either mopped or torched onto the roof substrate.

Common Problems

Any petroleum based roofing system is constantly curing. The solvents that keep it pliable are continually evaporating. Exposure to ponding water and UV radiation accelerate this process. In a MOD, when the solvents evaporate, the layers begin to delaminate; the system shrinks, cracks, and blisters.

Standing Water

Standing water is a very adverse condition for a MOD as the presence of water dramatically accelerates the curing process, and also attacks the seams. If the existing roof deck is not sloped appropriately or if there is no tapered insulation system to promote positive drainage, the existence of standing water will shorten the lifespan of the roof.

One indication that water has penetrated the membrane of a modified bitumen roofing system is the appearance of “blisters” on the roof’s membrane.

Edges and Flashings

MOD is a very rigid roofing system, and installers need great care and skill to effectively waterproof a horizontal to vertical transition. Even in well-installed systems, the details are frequently compromised by building movement and seam failure.

With a MOD, penetration flashings are commonly problematic. This is primarily due to the use of rigid and dissimilar materials to make this critical transition. As the mastic used to seal the seams in the MOD ages, it loses its ability to absorb the building movement pulls it apart.

Our Best Recommendation

For a permanent, warranted solution, we recommend installing a complete mechanically-fastened Springfield SmartRoof™ System.

The Springfield SmartRoof™ System is entirely maintenance free.* Certified Springfield technicians will install this system, and completed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. It will be 100% inspected by the Springfield Team, and then by an inspector from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then award a full 20-year warranty, which is the best on the market.

Commercial Roofing Highlight: Exposed Fasteners Metal Roof

Written by SpringfieldFebruary 13, 2019

Pre-engineered metal buildings are often constructed with a fluted-steel roof deck which is a Metal roof with exposed fasteners. In this configuration, the metal acts as the waterproofing layer fastened to the purlins with exposed fasteners.

Exposed fasteners rely on the integrity of a gasket at every fastener to prevent water penetration. Many fastening points means many possible points of possible/eventual failure. Often, failure accelerates by UV degradation of this seal.

Maintenance is extraordinarily critical on this type of roof. Sometimes maintenance leads to removing/replacing all of the fasteners and gaskets.

The Problem of Movement

With metal buildings, the roof panels can expand and contract up to 3/8” with variations in temperature, putting a tremendous amount of pressure on the exposed fasteners. Also, metal buildings flex and move a great deal due to the wind. As the panels work back and forth, fasteners loosen and do not hold the metal panels firmly in place, creating an opportunity for leaks. A majority of these fasteners then lose their neoprene washer.

Aging and Leaking

When metal roofing systems age, penetration flashings are notoriously problematic. As the seams age, gaskets become brittle and shrink, eventually opening seams to the elements. Attempts to remedy this deficiency by applying different types of roofing mastic to the penetrations don’t prove successful for the long term. Each subsequent layer of mastic becomes increasingly less effective as it relies on the previous mastic application to adhere to the flashing.

Insulation and Ice

On these types of buildings, a great deal of heat escapes through the roof because of the building’s insufficient insulation. This leads to severe ice buildup in the winter. In addition to the ice problem, the inadequate insulation also causes the heating bills to be much higher than if the building was adequately insulated.

Damage and Hazard

As the heat escapes through the decking, it causes any accumulated snow to melt. The snowmelt runs down the roof to the eave, which is outside the exterior wall and below freezing. The water freezes and creates an ice dam which continues to grow as more water runs down the roof. As water builds up behind the ice dam, it begins to flow into the fastener holes and between panels that are missing mastic. This causes water to leak into the building and run down the inside of the wall. The ice, along with attempts to remove it, typically cause severe damage to the roof edge.

Under the Roof

Internal condensation is also a concern, as the metal deck is much colder than the air inside the building. As the warm moist air rises, it condenses on the underside of the roof deck (ceiling) and drips into the insulation and room below. Water damage and mold concerns are natural consequences.

Our Best Recommendation

For a permanent, warranted solution, we recommend installing a complete mechanically-fastened Springfield SmartRoof™ System.

The Springfield SmartRoof™ System is entirely maintenance free.* Certified Springfield technicians will install this system, and completed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. It will be 100% inspected by the Springfield Team, and then by an inspector from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then award a full 20-year warranty, which is the best on the market.

Commercial Roofing Highlight: Built Up Roofing (BUR)

Written by SpringfieldOctober 16, 2018

What is Built Up Roofing? (BUR)

BUR is a petroleum-based roofing system where mastics are heated to a liquid state and applied to felt rolled out on the roof substrate. Multiple layers are laid until the system is built up to the desired thickness.

Built Up Roofing System Problems

Evaporation

Any petroleum based roofing system is continuously curing, which means the solvents that keep it pliable are continually evaporating. Exposure to ponding water and UV radiation accelerate this process. When the solvents are evaporated, the layers begin to delaminate causing the system to shrink, crack, and blister.

Cracks

With a BUR roof, the curing process starts from the top down. As the solvents evaporate, the material loses mass and shrinks. This causes cracks to form over large parts of the roof. They are small at first but continue to grow, and eventually, travel all the way through the roof.

Transitions between roofing materials

Penetration flashings are problematic with a built-up roofing system. This is primarily due to the use of rigid and dissimilar materials to make this critical transition. As the mastic that is used to seal the seams in the BUR ages, it loses its ability to absorb movement and is pulled apart.

The same forces that act to destroy the penetration flashings affect the edge detail as well. Most seams where the BUR meets the edge metal tend to pull apart. Repairs involve applying additional mastic to the deficiency, but if repairs are unsuccessful, the edge detail is ineffective.

Seams between the individual pieces of parapet flashing tend to pull apart. Once open to the elements repairs often begin to crack again. The same forces that act to destroy the penetration flashings are also at work on the parapet flashings.

BUR Roof Repairs

Repairs to built up roofs involve applying additional mastic to each deficiency area. After multiple repairs, the longevity of each subsequent repair is shorter and shorter.

Our Best Recommendation

For a permanent, warranted solution, we recommend installing a complete mechanically-fastened Springfield SmartRoof™ System.

The Springfield SmartRoof™ System is entirely maintenance free.* Certified Springfield technicians will install this system, and completed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. It will be 100% inspected by the Springfield Team, and then by an inspector from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then award a full 20-year warranty, which is the best on the market.