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Are you planning for installing a commercial roof for your building? You came to just the right place. This handy guide shall cover some of the basic things associated with commercial roofing and how you should go about the process.
Commercial Roofing types
As already covered in several of our posts, you will generally be asked to choose from the following by your commercial roofing contractor.
- Metal Roofing
- Adapted Bitumen Roofing
- Single-Ply Roofing (TPO, EPDM)
- Liquid Applied or Foam Roofing
- Commercial Roofing Costs
Taking into account significant factors, the following list should help you get a fair idea about how much to spend.
Built-up roofing or Bitumen roof - $3.5 to 7$ per square foot
Membrane Roofing (EPDM, TPO) - $6 to $10 per square foot
Maintenance
Maintenance is a crucial part of the process which goes on indefinitely. With proper maintenance, you shall be able to make the most out of your roofing's lifespan. Commercial roofs are not hard to look after. All you should look for is the tidiness of the roof. Go to your roof every weekend and clear off any debris, excess snow, and other unnecessary stuff.
Commercial Building Codes for Roofing
Consult with your commercial roofing contractor about the roof being compliant with the local authority's building code. Many locales have adopted the system and their guidelines set by the following bodies.
- ICC or International Code Council
- NFPA or National Fire Protection Association
- ASTM or American Society for Testing and Materials
- UL or Underwriters Laboratories.
FAQs of commercial roofing
The most durable roofing solution?
The answer depends upon whether or not your roof has slopes. For a slope of more than 4%, nothing beats metal roofing. For flat-roofs, however, built-up membranes are a better choice.
Most common leakage area
Leaks are more prone to occur in the areas where AC, heater units are installed. Ask your roofer to pay extra attention to these points.
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