Different Types of Commercial Roofers

A commercial roof is very much different from a residential roof.   A good roof protects your building from damages caused by nature. Getting a commercial roof installed on your building by a professional roofer and of good materials can last for a long time.

Selecting a good roofer for getting your building’s roof done is necessary as it is a long time investment. There will be many roofing companies in Austin, but choosing the one which provides quality work is crucial.

Here are some tips to consider before hiring a commercial roofer:

·         The company must have a good reputation and   great customer satisfaction.

·         The company must not ask for full up-front payment. A company who asks for this might not do the work properly and up to your expectations.

·         A company should be insured as it compensates you if there is any damage to life or property while installing the roof.

·         The company must use quality materials as it increases the durability and life of the roof.

·         A renowned company will provide you a proper quotation when bidding for installing the roof. It will help you to know how much it will cost to get your commercial roof installed.

Following the above mentioned tips can help you get your commercial roof done and fulfilling your expectations.

Types of Commercial Roofs

If you go out and see the buildings, you will notice that different buildings have different types of roofs installed. They have different shapes and colors. This is because people want their building to look different from other buildings.

 The type of commercial roofs will also vary from place to place depending upon the type of weather. A building located at a place where there is a lot of rainfall and snowfall will have a slanting roof as it will help in draining them.

Lets us see some types of commercial roof systems:

1.       Thermoplastic Roofing:  Thermoplastic roofing systems are one of the fastest growing commercial roofing systems. It includes both TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) and PVC (poly vinyl chloride). These both are highly reflective roof membranes and provide excellent weathering. These roofs are also extremely resistant to ultraviolet light, punctures, ozone and chemical exposure. These roofs are said to have a lifespan of 20+ years.

2.       EPDM:  EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diane Monomer) is a synthetic rubber roofing membrane that offers great durability and versatility. These roof systems are easier to install, maintain and repair as compared to many other types of commercial roofs. Because of its properties, many roofing contractors in Austin are using it.

3.       Metal Roof:  In metal roofs, standing seams, R- panels, or corrugated metal panels are mechanically fastened to existing structure points. For this roofing, many metal materials can be used such as, aggregates of zinc, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper, stone-coated steel, lead and tin. The metal roof is a bit expensive but requires little maintenance and usually lasts 50 to 70 years.

4.       Built-up Roofing:  Mainly referred to as BUR, built up roofs are mainly known as “tar and gravel” roofs.  This is because it is built by laying down many layers of tar and water resistant materials which is then covered with gravels. BUR is highly resistant to punctures and weathering.

5.       Modified Bitumen Roofing:  Modified bitumen system is a combination of traditional and modern roofing technologies. It consists of asphalt and plastic or rubber polymers.  These roofs have great resistance to foot traffic, punctures and tears and are similar to BUR as it is also installed in layers. The life of modified bitumen roofing depends upon the number of layers installed.

 Selecting the one as per your buildings’ requirement and the type of place where the building is located is necessary.

About The Author: David is a famous roofing contractor in Austin. He has a vast knowledge about commercial roofers and always suggests to hire a good roofing company is Austin to get the commercial roofs installed.