Guide to Flat Roof Replacement
Having owned a building or a home with a flat roof, you know that repair and sometimes roof replacement are a part of the maintenance of it. Flat roofs have a life of 20 years, after that time major repair or replacement has to be carried out. SES Roofing & Construction is your Johnson City, TN flat roof replacement team. When you need to have a flat roof replacement you can call or go to our website where we have a phone number that you can call or email us, and we will respond. If you have a question, contact us via our easy online contact form, we’ll send you a message and then we will call you or we will call you back as you prefer. You can also contact us on (800) 654-0141.
Flat Roof Replacement Materials
There are a few common options when selecting material for flat roof replacement:
Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO): Light weight, break resistant and superior weather protection TPO single ply roofing membrane. It is available in bulky rolls to make large sheets which are welded for enhanced water-resistant capacity.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Another form of either single or multiple layer type, PVC has good energy efficiency and tear strength, wind load resistance and no fungi growth. It is costly but has a longer lifespan compared to other materials implemented in similar applications.
Modified Bitumen: This is an asphalt based one, which undergoes reinforcement with a fabric material such as polyester to make it have a longer duration. It is very stable with respect to fluctuations in weather conditions.
Metal: The metal cladding that is usually used is steel, aluminum or copper; these are extremely expensive at the start of construction but have an exceptionally long lifespan. Standing seam metal has expansion joints and permits expansion and contraction.
Your choice of roofing material should factor in the amount of money you are willing to spend, your geographical location, expected duration of the roofing material and your contractor. Other possibilities include using subsystems of various materials at the same construction site.
Tear-Off vs Re-Roof
It is possible to also install it on an existing flat roof depending on the situation, though the most ideal is to tear off all the way to the decking. It also enables an evaluation of the condition of the underlying surfaces before proceeding to cover them again. It also takes extra pounds off the process of getting heavier with time.
Collaborating With a Licensed Roofer
Do not attempt to do a flat roof replacement on your own. Contact a professional commercial roofing contractor for consultation on your needs; for recommendations and quotations; for permit application; and for project management and supervision. Some of the warranties will be given provided the product is installed by professionals in the field. This makes sure that the job created is watertight and can last as long as possible, which could take years.
Flat Roof Replacement Professionals
Change of an old flat roof safeguards the principal asset in your investment, your building, from an occasional devastating water leakage or other mishap. It means that if high-quality material is used with professional installation, the flat-roofed building will be serviceable for at least one generation. In Johnson City, TN contact the team at SES (800) 654-0141 to get started with your flat roof replacement.