Commercial Roofing is varied and vast and can vary greatly in price. Typical commercial roofing services will experience include:
Single-ply asphalt. Typically built-up commercial roofing systems. The single-ply roof is designed to be easier to install with less labor required and is cheaper. This can also create a thicker overall appearance and create a more modern look to a business office building. Installing a commercial system can take anywhere from two to six days, depending on the type of installation and roof overlay desired.
Asphalt or tar roofs. This is a traditional commercial roof typically used for industrial buildings, flash areas, and even homes. This roof is more labor-intensive than a sash over the residential roof but can be more appealing and modern looking.
Modified Bitumen or APP roofs. These roofs are typically used for flash areas and commercial roofing materials such as asphalt-based roofs. They are made with thicker layers of tar and then installed with a wick made of paper or foam. The layers’ thickness can vary widely and can even be reduced if the contractor opts for a shorter roof design. These types of roofs are usually a little more labor-intensive than asphalt or tar roofs.
Flat Slope Roofs. This can also be referred to as a “box” roof. These types of roofs have a slight slope that is parallel to the surface it is on. It can be done in a variety of different styles and can even include a clay tile-like appearance. These commercial roofs tend to have a higher cost associated with them due to the increased work involved in the installation.
Metal roofing materials. These types of commercial roofing materials are generally used to roof smaller commercial structures such as restaurants, storage units, and many other types of commercial structures. The main advantage to these types of roofs is that they are fire resistant, are weather resistant, and are extremely durable.
If you have a commercial system that needs a thorough roof replacement, one of the major factors you may want to consider is whether you need a complete commercial roof overlay or whether a single roof repair is sufficient. One factor you will want to consider is if you have sufficient insurance coverage for the completed job. A major factor affecting whether you may want to attempt a roof overlay is if your building is located near an active major weather event. If you find that your building is in such a location that a roof overlay may be necessary you will want to talk with your commercial contractors about the possibility of a commercial roof replacement.
Commercial roof systems come in a variety of types and styles. There are flat roof surface systems, sloped roofs, and hipped roofs. Some roof systems are more susceptible to the types of weather that exist in your area. When considering which type of commercial roof system will best suit your needs you will also want to take into account other factors including the layout and construction of your building. The combination of various roof types may provide the most effective solution for your needs and the most economical approach.
You may also consider different types of protection for your roof including coatings, sealants, and sealants. Other products available that are sometimes considered are thermoplastic membrane products, and fiberglass. Fiberglass and thermoplastic membrane products are both designed to be more durable than traditional membrane products. Thermoplastic, however, has better wear and tear resistance and has the potential to save more money in the long run because it is designed to be more resistant to puncture resistance.
Finally, there are a number of different cap systems available. Some roofing systems are designed to have a cap that sits atop of a membrane. Others are designed to use a metal cap or to use tiles or gravel as the cap. Cap systems are designed to have better wear and tear resistance than traditional membrane based roofing systems.
As you can see, choosing between different commercial roofing systems tends to depend on a few key factors. First and foremost, you want a product that has better wear and tear resistance over traditional residential roofs. You also want to select a system that is made with materials that tend to be more durable. These commercial roofing products are trendy in commercial buildings such as warehouses and factories, where the wear and tear on these materials are much greater.