Many business owners choose built-up roofing or BUR because they’re tough and durable. This type of roofing material can withstand heavy foot traffic. When built-up roofs are exposed to freezing temperatures, they don’t crack or become brittle.

The main components of built-up roofs include reinforced layers of fiberglass combined with polyester. This composition makes them resistant to tears. Built-up roofs are coated with cool colors to reflect UV rays and heat from the sun.

Built-up roofing is ideal for commercial buildings with flat roofs or low slopes. They’re energy-efficient and provide excellent insulation for your commercial building. This will help reduce your energy bills since your HVAC system doesn’t need to work hard to keep your building cool or warm.

Built-up roofs have a slow installation process and to ensure durability, built-up roofs are covered with a top layer of aggregates.

Modified bitumen is a tough and durable material similar to built-up roofing. They’re water-resistant, impact-resistant, and weather-resistant. Modified bitumen can reach a lifespan of 20 years with proper maintenance.

Built-up roofs and modified bitumen offer the same level of protection and they’re both installed using torch method, cold adhesives, or asphalts. They’re resistant to physical damage and require less maintenance. Modified bitumen is ideal for commercial roofs that experience heavy foot traffic.

They’re also resistant to freezing temperatures and they don’t crack, break, or become brittle. It expands and contracts with the movement of the building. Punctures and damages are also very easy to repair.

Metal roofs are also in demand by business owners because of its durability. They’re resistant to fire and harsh weather. Metal roofs also improve the aesthetic appeal of your commercial building. Not only are they energy-efficient, but they also provide excellent insulation properties.

Metal roofs are available in a wide variety of colors, styles, and designs. Metal roofs are also lightweight and they’re very easy to install. The lifespan of metal roofs can last up to 50 years or more when properly maintained.

On the other hand, metal roofing is environmentally-friendly and fully-recyclable. They’re also easy to clean and maintain. However, metal can contract and expand and they tend to lose their original form when not installed properly.

Ethylene propylene diene monomer or EPDM roofing is also called rubber roofing. This commercial roofing material is also an excellent choice for your commercial building since they have a long lifespan that can last for 30 years or more when properly maintained.

EPDM roofing is environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient. There are three types of installation methods for EPDM and they can be fully-adhered, ballasted, or mechanically-fastened. EPDM is affordable and repairs are very easy to make.

Thermoplastic polyolefin or TPO is a single-ply commercial roofing material that is perfect for commercial buildings that have a flat roof or low slope. TPO consists of a single layer of synthetics and reinforced scrim.

TPO is puncture-resistant and abrasion-resistant. They can withstand severe weather and can reach a lifespan of 20 up to 30 years with proper maintenance. Not only are they fully-recyclable, but they’re also energy-efficient.

The purpose of roof coatings is to provide an extra layer of protection and at the same time extend the lifespan of your commercial roof. The most common roof coating products include asphalt, silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane coating.

Roof coating is applied as a liquid material that solidifies to protect your roof from severe weather. They can also be applied to existing commercial roofing materials as an added layer of protection. On the other hand, roof coatings also improve the curb appeal of your commercial building.