5 Warning Signs Your Commercial Roof Needs an Inspection (Before Monsoon Season Hits)
Monsoon season in Nevada doesn’t mess around. In Las Vegas, July and August bring sudden downpours, high winds, and flash flooding. In Reno, summer storms can dump rain and hail in minutes. If your commercial roof has been quietly deteriorating all year, monsoon season is when it’ll make its problems known — usually at the […]
Reactive vs. Proactive Roof Maintenance — The Real Cost of Waiting Until It Leaks
There are two kinds of commercial property owners in Nevada: those who maintain their roofs before they leak, and those who call us at midnight in a panic. Guess which one spends less money over the life of their building? If you’re a facility manager, property owner, or HOA board member, the difference between reactive […]
Why Your Roof Fails Faster in Las Vegas — The Science of Thermal Shock
Las Vegas roofs don’t just get old — they get beaten to death by the desert. If you’ve ever wondered why your commercial roof seems to age in dog years, the answer is thermal shock. It’s not just the heat. It’s the relentless cycle of expansion and contraction, day after day, that tears roofs apart […]
The HOA Board’s Guide to Approving a Roof Replacement (Without the Resident Revolt)
If you’re on an HOA board in Nevada, approving a roof replacement probably feels like walking a tightrope. On one side: an aging roof that needs replacement before it starts leaking into living rooms. On the other: homeowners who will lose their minds when they hear “special assessment.” We get it. You’re volunteers, not professional […]
TPO vs. Modified Bitumen vs. Built-Up Roofing — Which Wins in Nevada’s Climate?
Choosing the right commercial roof system in Nevada isn’t the same as choosing one in Seattle or Chicago. The desert isn’t kind to roofs — and the wrong system can cost you tens of thousands in premature replacement. If you’re a property owner or facility manager weighing your options, here’s an honest look at TPO, […]
Don’t Let it shock Your Roof
We may get a surprising amount of rain during the summer months here in Southern Nevada, but that’s not to say we should forget that the summer brings some excruciating heat to our part of the world — we are in a desert, after all. That means that while rain can compromise your roof if […]
It Pays to Be Prepared
If there’s anything to take away from the events going on in the world right now, it’s that it always pays to be prepared to the best of your abilities. You may not be able to predict anything with absolute certainty, but that’s what preparation is for: combating those things you can’t predict. In Las […]
A Timely Delivery On The New Kenworth Facility
We are proud to have played a part in the construction of the new Kenworth facility in North Las Vegas for one of our premier contractors, Boyd Martin Construction. We’re calling it one of our signature projects because it’s such an exciting demonstration of what Dri Tech LLC is all about and what we’re capable […]
New Additions to Our City
Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps, but that’s not just because the Strip (almost) never closes. There are always exciting new additions in our city that residents can look forward to exploring. Here are three major projects currently under construction that you should mark on your calendars. PLATFORM ONE AT UNCOMMONS At the […]
The Lessons We’ve Learned Along the Way
We are not out of the woods when it comes to this pandemic just yet, but resilience and positivity have been growing throughout our community, and it’s been inspiring to witness. We still have a long way to go, but the lessons we’ve already learned along the way will be valuable for the rest of […]
It’s Midnight…Do You Know Where Your Roofer Is?
“Normal business hours” can be hard to define because they’re often determined on a business-by-business basis. A doughnut shop’s normal hours might be 5 a.m. to noon, while a bar’s hours are 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. And then you have your standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. offices. But in Southern Nevada, things are […]
How the Venetian Hotel Shows the Power of Perseverance
Unless you were Amazon or Apple, 2020 was a tough year for businesses. Some were hit harder than others, but many are still much worse for the wear as we head into the new year. But the key to survival is thinking outside the box and finding a way to persevere. Take it from an […]
We’ll Keep a Roof Over Your Head
The phrase “having a roof over your head” isn’t always given much serious thought until it becomes an actual problem. The protection and comfort of a roof that isn’t leaking, sagging, or otherwise falling apart is often taken for granted, so when it becomes an issue, it can lead to a lot of stress. Once […]
Our Clients Matter!
We try to show our clients how much they matter. It’s a full-time priority for us because our clients do matter. They’re the reason we are here, and they’re also awesome people who we love to help. You may have personal experience with our unique brand of client appreciation. That principle has been the foundation […]
Passion For People
What makes Dri Tech exceptional is that passion for people comes first. We’re doing this newsletter article a little differently this month. My name is Kristina, and I’m a service coordinator here at Dri Tech. I wanted to step in for Blaine this month to tell you a little bit about what working here is […]
We Put People First -That’s How We Were Built
I was essentially born into the roofing business. It’s always been a part of my life, and I suspect it always will be. I had an incredible career mentor who not only started the Dri Tech LLC that everyone knows and loves today but who also meant a lot to me outside the walls of […]
A TIMELY DELIVERY ON THE NEW KENWORTH FACILITY
We are proud to have played a part in the construction of the new Kenworth facility in North Las Vegas for one of our premier contractors, Boyd Martin Construction. We’re calling it one of our signature projects because it’s such an exciting demonstration of what Dri Tech LLC is all about and what we’re capable […]
Success throughout Experience
Matt Della Silva engages with clients every day as an estimator, project manager, and problem solver. In his experience, it is valuable to the clients for the entire Dri-Tech team to be cohesive and constantly learning. To achieve this, the management team has weekly meetings where they have a chance to “take the work hat […]
Safety is our Top Priority
Our newest member of the team, Tariq Tongue, joining Dri Tech as Safety Manager March 2020. He taps his years of experience to identify unsafe conditions, improving the work environment for team members and elevating peace of mind every day. Safety is paramount to productivity and reputation. He says, “Our customers can be sure Dri […]
First Impressions Mean Everything
If you have visited Dri Tech in the past few years, odds are you have met, Candace. As Director of First Impressions – as Blaine DeBrouwer, Dri Tech’s CEO puts it, Candace plays an instrumental role in the flow, communication, and organization of the whole team. After the recession, Candace was one of the first […]