A high-quality roof is essential to prevent water damage and other issues inside your commercial building. When you need to choose a new commercial low-slope roof (flat roof), consider PVC single-ply roofing. This roofing system, made from polyvinyl chloride, offers many important benefits. Composition of PVC PVC single-ply roofing is made of chlorine and ethylene. …
10 Things To Know About PVC Single-Ply Roofing Material Details
When you need new commercial roofing for your building, EPDM single-ply roofing can be an ideal option. EPDM is a common type of material used for commercial low slope roofs (flat roofs). Knowing more about this kind of roofing material, including how it’s installed and what it’s made of, can help you understand your roofing …
10 Things To Know About EPDM Single-Ply Roofing Material Details
It’s an awkward, if scientifically accurate, name: TPO, which stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin. Its use as a commercial roofing product dates back to 1986, but before that it saw use as a liner for ponds and in-ground pools. Get up to speed on this superior roofing material with these 10+ facts about TPO.
For a building manager or commercial property owner suffering through years of antiquated roofing materials, single-ply roofing is a modern wonder. The top three single-ply membranes—TPO, PVC, and EPDM—all outlast traditional roof coatings and are easier to install and maintain.
Some things in life always seem to be paired: chocolate and vanilla; ups and downs; a low-slope roof and condensation. But sometimes, what you think is condensation within your roof deck could be a commercial roof leak. And sometimes, an apparent roof leak is only condensation. And that’s a problem!
As important as your selection of a roofing material is for your commercial property, the insulation beneath that surface is equally important. Without the right insulation for your building’s low-slope roof, you risk losing money on wasted energy. Many commercial roof insulation types can add to your company’s bottom line.
How much do you know about the new-to-you roof protecting your commercial property? Do you know when it was installed, or how long it should last? As you start to plan for roof succession, knowing the life expectancy of six top low-slope roofing systems could save you hours of headaches and thousands of dollars.
We feel for you. As a building owner, we know you have far less control over matters than most people realize. Employees assume you are wealthy beyond measure. Clients assume you are always a step ahead of them. Customers post public reviews that are usually wide of the mark. Your roofer understands your plight, though, …
6 Things To Know About Your Commercial Roof Replacement Costs Details
Oil and vinegar do not mix; they are what scientists call immiscible. Another common immiscible combination is wax and water (thanks, lava lamps!). Rain and a low-slope roof are also immiscible — they don’t mix well.
What protects your business inventory, machinery, supplies, front office, and employees? Your company’s roof. You are wise to take good care of your roof, but what if you need your commercial low-slope roof replaced immediately? Can a commercial roof be replaced in the rain?