Commercial Roof Systems

1. Why are flat roofs common on larger commercial buildings?

Highly dependable, economically beneficial, high durability, and high efficiency makes EPDM an attractive option to any building owner looking to a commercial, industrial and institutional roofing and, will often come with long warranty.
2. Why are the standard pitched roof treatments not acceptable for a low-slope roof?

For low- pitch roofs, you can use PVC membrane roofing, rubber roofing, Thermoplastic sheets, or Asphalt shingles.
3. Why are the typical low-slope roof surfaces not appropriate when public access is planned?

Typical low slope roofs simply won't and are not rated for foot traffic. The base should be able to hold up foot traffic, and a lot of of low slope surfaces are a foam system and that is not an acceptable base to handle foot traffic.

4. What factors are important to consider when designing a green roof?

Green roofs provide, Controlling erosion and pollution, Improving water quality, Mitigating urban heat-island effects, cooling and cleaning the air, More than doubling the service life of the roof, Conserving energy
5. What advantages do green roofs provide over standard low-slope roof treatments?

There are five main ecological advantages for adopting a green roof system, as opposed to using the traditional black or white reflective membrane roofs. The most obvious benefits are storm water management and reduced energy costs.