Commercial metal roofs are considerably less popular than residential metal roofing. However, even though EPDM, TPO, bitumen and other types of flat roofing systems have the spotlight for the time being, metal is one of the best and arguably the most durable type of roof used for commercial buildings. If you want your metal roof to last for half a century as it’s supposed to, you’ll have to consider its most important installation requirements and long term care considerations. Here are some of the most basic ones to remember: 1. Don’t underestimate the importance of proper coating. Many types of metal will rust when exposed to rain, and the coating you choose will prevent that from happening. 2. Make sure the roof is properly fastened. Some metal panels are quite light, and they can be dislodged by strong winds if they are not properly fastened. Talk to a trusted metal roofing Atlanta contractor about this and make sure they give you all the right information. 3. Talk to your ro...

There is a lot of talk among experts about the resilience and reliability of a TPO roof. While it can be compared with other types of rubber roofing membranes such as EPDM roofing, TPO is considered one of the best type of roof because it’s basically a single ply membrane that’s easy to install and has an excellent track record against puncture damage caused by hail, fallen tree branches and just about anything else. Although a TPO roof won’t stop a meteorite from hitting your building, it’s still very resilient compared to other types of flat roofing systems. Even metal roofing can have some vulnerabilities that single ply TPO roofing doesn’t have – for instance, the fact that it’s laid down in sections or panels, and the seams can be quite vulnerable to water damage. In contrast, TPO has hot air-weldable seams. Combined with the added resilience of the rubber membrane, this makes it one of the most durable flat roofs around. TPO roofing has been around for decades, and the composi...

As you consider the types of commercial roofing systems that are out there and you’re looking to make the perfect choice in terms of expenditure and quality to get a high end new roof for your building, you can’t pass up all the talk that revolves around rubber flat roofing systems. Rubber roof membranes are exactly what their name would suggest: a type of roofing system that is installed as a whole product – a protective membrane made out of a special rubber material that is coated to protect it from hail impact, sun exposure and rain. When compared to other types of roofing, rubber is known to fare extremely well. EPDM roofing, which is arguably one of the best varieties of rubber membranes, is considered to be one of the most durable roofing materials, and it’s often pitted against metal panels, which are often cited as the best flat roofing out there. Rubber roofs are also known to be more durable and resilient when compared to PVC single ply roofs. The increased flexibility of...

Atlanta is a pretty big place, and if you just moved here, finding a new roofer to help you with basic repairs and maintenance for your commercial roof can be somewhat difficult. Even if you already have a roofer who can handle some of the work, you’ll want to check to see if there are better choices out there. Some roofing contractors might offer better rates, or they could be using better technology and tools for everything from their roof inspections to their efforts in helping you replace your roof. The most important thing to look for is a roofing company that has a license to practice commercial roofing in Atlanta. A license is not only proof that the roofer knows what they’re doing, but it also indicates that they have the knowledge and skill to keep your roof up to the highest possible standard. Make sure you also look for signs of experience. Experienced Atlanta commercial roofing contractors will be able to recognize even some of the more uncommon damage and their insight...

Atlanta’s humid subtropical climate can cause a lot of problems for business owners who want to avoid roofing issues entirely and install high quality commercial roofing systems on their buildings. The main issue is the temperature difference between summer and winter, which can cause a lot of trouble each year. However, there are also additional concerns like rain and humidity leading to pooling and water damage that can seriously reduce the lifespan of your roof. Flat roofing Atlanta specialists affirm that EPDM roofing is one of the best choices for preventing pooling and water damage in Atlanta. Aside from being highly resilient, EPDM is somewhat of a less expensive material and it can also last for up to 40-50 years without requiring too many repairs or too much maintenance. Metal roofing is the next in line. Considered to be one of the most durable and maintenance-free roofing materials, metal is used for commercial roofs in the forms of panels. Even if there were some water ...

Thermal cameras are just as great – if not more so – for performing roof inspections as drones. While drones provide a bird’s eye view and help the roofer catch small details that they wouldn’t be able to notice otherwise, premier drone thermal roof inspection services go the extra mile. They help roofers create a complete 3D picture of not just the visible surface area of the roof, but of the interior as well, including the roof’s ability to withstand heat and any possible leaks that might show up on the camera as excess water and therefore places where the heat reading would not be as pronounced. Thermal cameras have a lot of great advantages when it comes to roof inspections: They are easy to use and manage. They provide excellent footage attesting to the way in which your roof responds to heat, which is equally useful in looking at its heat insulating capabilities as it is for keeping storm damage at bay. They help your roofing experts to quickly get to the bottom of the is...

It’s no secret that drones have pretty much taken over the world by now. A lot of people are using drones for everything from capturing drone footage of the surrounding landscape while they’re on vacation, to using drone videos to promote real estate or perform land surveys. Roofers have also sought to profit from this advanced technology by using high quality drone footage to detect minuscule problems with roofing systems that seem like they’re doing great on the surface. With drones flying around taking pictures and videos, roofers can now get a literal bird’s eye view of your roof, examine the images in detail to find even the smallest dent or breakage, and get to the bottom of the most challenging roof maintenance and repair issues much quicker than ever before. Roof inspections have become faster, easier to perform and more informative. Under the circumstances, it’s easy to see why drones have become so popular, not only as a source of stunning vacation footage, but also becaus...