Commercial Roofing
The construction and maintenance of commercial roofing systems fall to commercial roofers like Divine Metal and Roofing, who specialize in installing, maintaining, renovating, and repairing roofs of commercial establishments.
The main goal of a roofing system is to keep the contents of a building dry and maintain its integrity. In the last 50 years, the variety of low slope or flat commercial roofing options has grown considerably.
Non-sloped or flat roofs are typically used for business buildings because they are cheaper to set up and allow increased space for air conditioning and heating units. There is a range of factors to be considered when deciding on the ideal material for low-sloped roofs. They include
- TPO roofing
- EPDM roofing
- Metal roofing
TPO
The single-ply roofing membrane most preferred is TPO (Thermoplastic polyolefin). It provides long-term durability and other benefits like a white reflective surface that reduces cooling costs, being eco-friendly because it produces no chlorine or toxins, and membranes available in various thicknesses and roll widths. Other benefits include
- Acid resistance
- Alcohol and solvent resistance
- Cold resistance
- Easy installation, repair, and maintenance
- UV resistance
It is an excellent choice for roofs above restaurants and establishments that emit oil from the ventilation system.
EPDM
EPDM (Thermoset Roof Membrane) is also referred to as ‘rubber roofing.’ The advantages of this single-ply membrane are its ability to withstand extreme temperatures. It contracts and expands with the building. Other benefits include
- Cost
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Scratch resistant
Minimal maintenance is required. It resists ozone and UV radiation. It is usually black but still serves as a cool roof because it helps deflect the sun’s rays and keeps the building cooler.
Metal
Metal roofing is a trendy commercial roof choice. When properly installed, it offers long-term performance. Some metal roofing systems have lasted more than 100 years. The most common metal roofs are stainless steel, tin, copper, aluminum, stone-coated steel, and corrugated galvanized steel.
The benefits of metal roofing are
- Durability
- Fire resistance
- Holds up well in snow
- Versatile
- Wind resistant
Commercial Roofing Services
The types of commercial roofing services we supply are
- Roof replacement
- Roof recovery
- Roof renewal
- Roof rehabilitation
- New construction
When replacing a roof, we completely tear off the old roof and install a new roofing system. We work directly with consultants or customers to develop the plan for a total replacement when the intent of the roof deck is changing, or the roof is near the end of its lifespan.
A roof is installed over an existing roof when performing roof recovery. It may not be necessary to tear off a roof if the condition of the substrate is sound. Installing new roofs over old ones reduces the waste and labor required.
Roof renewal is a standard procedure for coated roof systems. It is a fluid applied to a roof with a substrate in good condition. The process extends the lifespan of the roof and may renew an expiring warranty.
Roof rehabilitation includes fixing an existing roof to function and perform like new. The major deficiencies are identified and repaired before a costly replacement is necessary.
We work directly with customers or hand in hand with a general contractor when installing a roof on a new construction project.