The value of commercial roofs is often underestimated. Apart from keeping weather elements at bay, they’re designed to manage plant machinery, cabling, walkways, and even solar panels. All of this while having to last decades with little to no disruption to the business below. On top of that, if you choose the wrong roof system from the start, it could mean years of unnecessary maintenance costs.

Single-Ply Membranes

Lightweight single-ply roofing systems like PVC and TPO are a good fit for commercial roofing because of their quick installation and high resistance to UV degradation. These types of roofing are especially suited for retail units and warehouses that require quick roofing solutions to prevent disruption to trading.

Built-Up Felt and Modern Alternatives

Older commercial buildings often use the built-up felt system for the roof. This system still works for the design and structure of these buildings. However, many facilities managers are starting to prefer more modern approaches to roofing systems like liquid-applied or single-ply roofing systems. These systems not only perform better in the long run, but they are also easier to repair.

Metal and Standing Seam Roofing

For larger commercial properties and industrial units, standing seam metal roofing provides an ideal combination of longevity, low maintenance and cost-effectiveness, especially when the roof will also have to accommodate solar panels or rooftop equipment.

Cladding Considerations

Roofing hardly exists in isolation in commercial structures, and the replacement of the roof is often accompanied by cladding upgrades for insulation improvements and compliance with current building codes. Typically, the coordination of these works reduces overall costs and downtime compared with addressing each separately.

Getting the Specification Right

Each construction roof project should begin with a detailed set of specifications pertaining to thermal performance, fire rating, length of warranty, and maintenance accessibility. Our team collaborates with building owners and facilities managers on a national scale to customize the specification and installation of roofing systems to the actual use of the building, instead of taking a generic approach.

Please reach out to us to discuss the available options for your building and budget if you are considering a replacement or upgrade of your commercial roof.