For decades, flat roofs have been one of the top choices of commercial and industrial building owners for protection of their premises. There are a lot of options when it comes to flat roofing systems, including built up roof (BUR), modified bitumen roof, rubber roof (also known as EPDM), PVC, TPO, and Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF). Each of these options offer their own benefits.
Regardless of system, flat roofs in general offer key benefits:
- Low Installation and Maintenance Costs: Compared to their sloped counterparts, flat roofs take much less space, meaning that less material is used, resulting in lower installation costs. Additionally, maintenance costs, from roof repairs to restoration, are lower as well.
- Energy Efficiency: While sloped roofs can trap the warm air, a flat roof does just the opposite. A flat roof means less overhead space, and with less space, less air tends to stagnate. This directly results in reduced utility costs.
- Versatility: Apart from there being assorted flat roof systems to choose from, once a flat roof is installed on your building, there are a lot of things you can do with it. From planting a rooftop garden to adding solar panels or increased venting, the options are wide open.
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With so many options for flat roofs, it is obvious that commercial building owners might require a bit of consultation, whether it is regarding choosing a specific type, dealing with its problems, or applying the right repairs. As it happens, for all these things there is no better choice for you than Yoder Commercial Roofing.
Flat Roof Repairs by Yoder Commercial Roofing
Your flat roof was meant to last for decades. However, whether it is because of poor installation or insufficient maintenance, it can develop issues along the way. These could prove to be a hurdle in its longevity. Here are the most common issues, that your flat roof can encounter over time:
- Exposure: No matter how durable your flat roof is, it is exposed to the environment, meaning it has to bear all sorts of wind-driven debris and weather extremes, including lightning strikes, hail, and snow. These problems damage your roof’s structure over time.
- Leaks: Over time, flat roofs can lose their ability to drain water from their surfaces. This results in water ponding, which causes leaks.
- Punctures and Tears: Weather hazards, like heavy thunderstorms or large hail, can cause punctures and tears on flat roofs.
- Structural Movement: This is a natural phenomenon, which occurs due to the expansion and contraction of a building, based on the difference of temperature. This phenomenon is particularly significant when indoor heating or cooling causes the internal temperature to deviate from that of the outside significantly.
- Shrinkage: This phenomenon occurs on flat rubber roofs (EPDM). Over time, the seams of the roof start to divide into layers and pull apart, causing small openings to develop on the roof’s surface. Shrinkage is accelerated by poor installation or inadequate maintenance.
Regardless of the type of problem your flat roof is facing, the highly qualified roofers of Yoder Commercial Roofing come with their solution. The blend of our world-class workmanship along with the use of premier products means that through our repairs, we can set your flat roof up for success and longevity. Call us today at (800) 915-6270!