Roof Talk- 101 Of The (6) Most Common Roofing Systems, Which One Should I Use For My Commercial Building?

Roof Talk- 101  Of The (6) Most Common Roofing Systems, Which One Should I Use For My Commercial Building?

By Craig Foster 

When it comes to covering your roof in this day and age there more options available to you than there has ever been. Technology, manufacturing techniques, and material options make the roofing industry very versatile and friendly. Let’s take a look at (6) roofing systems that seem to be the most common and desirable in the commercial roofing industry.

1. Single-Ply: These materials are primarily made of rubber, plastics, or hybrids. They are commonly known as TPO, PVC, and EPDM. They are single layer roofing membrane systems that utilize mechanical fasteners and/or adhesives as a method of attachment. Several colors are available however, the dominant color in hotter climates is white and in colder climates black is most widely used. These materials are lightweight, durable, easy to maintain, and energy efficient. These systems are made for flat roofs or “low slope” roofing systems. These membranes are especially good for re-roof or lay-over applications.

2. Modified Built-Up Roofing: These materials are primarily made of asphalt, rubber;  fiberglass, or polyester, and granules. They are commonly known as Modified, SBS, or APP. These are multiple or redundant layer roofing systems utilizing hot and cold asphalts; torching, or self-adhering methods of attachment. These systems are made for flat roofs or “low slope” roofing systems.

3. Liquid Applied (Coating) Roofing Systems: These systems are primarily made up of Acrylics, Silicone, and Urethanes. These systems are utilized to prolong or extend the existing roof system in place. These roofs are either sprayed or rolled on liquid roofing systems applied directly to existing metal roofing; and asphalt or single-ply membranes.  These systems are made for flat roofs or “low slope” roofing systems.

4. Standing Seam Metal Roofing (SSMR): These systems are primarily made up of Galvalume or Aluminum sheet metal. They are commonly known as “Standing Seam” metal roofing. These systems can be made up of “architectural” or “structural” metal roof panel. All metal roofing is mechanically fastened. There are a multitude of colors available to choose from.  These systems are made for pitched roofs or “steep slope” roofing systems. These systems are one of longest lasting roof systems on the market today.

5. Roofing Tiles: These systems are primarily made up of Clay and Concrete materials. There several different profiles (looks) available as well as a large selection of colors. These products come in standard weights and “lightweights” for structural advantages. These systems are made for pitched roofs or “steep slope” roofing systems. These systems are one of longest lasting roof systems on the market today.

6. Asphalt Roofing Shingles: Probably the most widely used and most affordable “steep slope” roofing material available. There several different profiles (looks) available as well as a large selection of colors. These systems are made for pitched roofs or “steep slope” roofing systems.

 

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