Commercial Roofing Applications

• Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Membrane.
• Metal Roofing.
• Modified Bitumen Roofing.
• Thermoset (EPDM) Roof Membrane.
• Thermoplastic (PVC & TPO) Roof Membrane.
• Garden “Green” Roofing System.

Commercial Roofing Applications Explained

Built-up roofing, or “BUR” as it’s commonly known, is essentially your standard tar-and-gravel roof. It’s built with multiple layers (piles). This is a flexible roof type as the number of layers can be varied to help control costs or meet certain durability requirements you may need to address. It’s a very old low-slope roof system, and is one of the most cost-effective and tough roofing types available today.

Metal Roofing- Metal roofing is a very popular commercial roof type because there are so many different kinds of metal materials available for use in such a roofing system, including:
 

• Corrugated galvanized steel
• Aggregates of zinc, aluminum, and silicon-coated steel
• Metal tile sheets
• Copper
• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Stone-coated steel
• Tin
• And lead

Since metal is susceptible to rusting, protective surface layers are added to manage damage from prolonged exposure to sunlight and other environmental dangers. Metal roofing also has the advantage of having an attractive, finished look, but when budget and durability are of the utmost importance, it’s wise to go with what works best rather than what looks best. Metal roofs do, however, have strong fire resistance ratings, and are both stronger and more durable compared to traditional commercial roofing options. They also help create a more sustainable design for your building.

Modified Bitumen Roofing- Reinforced roof fabrics are applied to act as “carriers” for bitumen, which is later cut and installed in layers similar to BUR membranes. These roofing systems are generally fastened to commercial rooftops as two-ply systems, adhered to the roofing deck for maximum stability and protection.

Maintenance of modified bitumen roofs are simple and can typically be handled with annual inspections and cleaning. They offer enhanced tensile strength compared to most other flat roof types that experience regular foot traffic, and that means if you anticipate a lot of activity on your commercial building roof, modified bitumen may be ideal.

Thermoset Roof Membrane-  Also known as EPDM roofing, Thermoset roof system offer long-lasting durability and versatility, paired with a simple installation and ease of maintenance/repair when compared to most other commercial roof types. EPDM boasts a strong resistance to ultraviolet light and ozone, and is constructed from a single-ply rubber material.

Other benefits include great flexibility in colder temperatures; resistance to some acids, solvents, and alcohol; and reflective properties that help lower cooling costs.

Thermoplastic Roof Membrane-  Also known as EPDM roofing, Thermoset roof system offer long-lasting durability and versatility, paired with a simple installation and ease of maintenance/repair when compared to most other commercial roof types. EPDM boasts a strong resistance to ultraviolet light and ozone, and is constructed from a single-ply rubber material.

Other benefits include great flexibility in colder temperatures; resistance to some acids, solvents, and alcohol; and reflective properties that help lower cooling costs.