Flat Roof Repair Contractors

If your commercial building has a flat roof, the day will come when you need the services of a flat roof repair contractor. In selecting a contractor, it’s important to choose one that has expertise in the type of roof you have. Hiring a shingle roofer who mainly services homes can be disastrous, as roofing a commercial building is a completely different ballgame.

Types of Flat Roofs

Flat commercial roofs are a popular choice for commercial and residential buildings, and there are various types of flat roof systems to choose from.

One of the most common types of flat roofs is built-up roofing, or BUR. For a BUR system, the finished membrane generally consists of alternating layers of bitumen (usually asphalt, coal tar or cold-applied adhesive) and reinforcing fabrics. Surfacings used include aggregate like gravel, slag or mineral granules; mineral-surfaced or glass-fiber cap sheets; hot asphalt mopped over the roof surface; elastomeric coatings; or aluminum coatings. Asphalt BUR is a common type and is made up of multiple layers of asphalt and reinforcing plies, forming a redundancy of waterproofing layers.

Single-ply membranes are another common flat roof type. They are factory manufactured and usually classified as either thermoset (EPDM) or thermoplastic (TPO or PVC). Thermoset materials retain their cured form, while thermoplastic materials can be softened when heated and hardened again as they cool.

Modified bitumen is also a common choice for flat roofing. It features polymer-modified membranes composed of reinforcing fabrics that serve as carriers for polymer-modified bitumen while it is manufactured into roll material. Similar to BUR membranes, modified bitumen roof systems may incorporate multiple layers. Installation methods and system configurations vary depending on the product and roof assembly. The surfacings of modified bitumen membranes include aggregate surfacing, metal foil-laminate surfacing, mineral surfacing and smooth liquid-applied surfacing.

Need for Proper Workmanship

No matter what type of flat roof your building has, a Choice Roof Contractor Group member can evaluate the roof and discuss appropriate repair, restoration, or replacement options.

Choice Roof Contractor Group is a nationwide alliance of independently owned commercial roofing contractors. Members meet the group’s current membership requirements, including 3rd Party Training or Certification, Proof of Insurance, Professional Business Conduct, and Commitment to the Group’s Values.

Members bring their own roofing experience and training to their businesses while also benefiting from knowledge sharing, professional connections, resources, and group support.

These contractors offer various repair, restoration, and replacement options depending on the condition of the roof. When an existing roof is structurally sound and otherwise suitable for restoration, a roof coating system may provide a cost-effective alternative to replacement and help extend the roof’s useful service life.

Finding a Trusted Roofer Can Be Easy!

Choice Roof Contractor Group members are independent commercial roofing contractors that perform their own inspections, provide their own recommendations to customers, and perform their own roofing work. Collectively, members bring experience across many aspects of commercial roofing.

To contact a Choice Roof Contractor Group member in your area, call (800) 670-5583 or visit the CRCG website’s contact page.

Written by: Cami Cox

Cami is one of the main writers at Choice Roof Contractor Group. Leveraging her unique background in the space and more than a decade of professional writing experience, she has written countless articles on the various aspects of commercial roofs and has gained the respect of building owners and contractors across the country.