Single plys: Single plys roof systems, consist of many different types including EPDM, TPO,PVC. Single ply roof system are the most popular for low slope roofs due to the lower cost of installation. Single ply roof systems provide the building owner with a cost effective way to replace his building's failing roof while minimizing interruptions to the employees inside.
Built up and Modified Bitumen: Built up and Modified Bitumen roof systems would traditionally be considered by most roofing contractors to be the most durable roof system today. These roof systems are ideal chooses for high traffic areas and buildings where routine maintenance is performed on roof top equipment.
Metal panels/ Standing Seam: Metal Panel/Standing Seam, Metal Panel and standing seam roof systems are most common on newer buildings such as warehouses and office spaces where there is minimally traffic on the roof. Metal roof systems need regularly roof inspections more so than the other common roof systems to check for proper water drainage from the roof system, Standing water on a metal roof for a long period of time will allow rust to form prematurely deteriorating the roof system. The cost to restore a metal roof is usually much less than the replacement of the other roof systems and can be done with minimally interruptions to the employees inside.
Coatings: Commercial Roof Coatings can be applied to most any roof system to help extend the life of the roof at minimally cost compared to a re-roof or a full roof replacement and in most cases the coating manufacturer will provide a labor and material warranty on their products.
Lane Hatcher, Owner PO Box 1641 Travelers Rest, SC 29690 864-918-3951 cell 864-834-3271 office 864-751-4188 fax email: lane@llhatcherroofing.com