HERE’S A DETAILED INSIGHT OF ROOFING BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Every house must really have a sturdy, watertight roof that ensures protection from severe weather conditions like a hurricanes, snow storms, thunderstorms, extreme heat, etc. Whether it is a residential home or commercial building, correctly installed roofing systems keep people across the United States safe and dry from the harsh elements while also helping to insulated homes from the heat and cold.
Your roof is very important because it is essential to the protection of your framing and wood that makes up your home. Without it your family would be exposed to harmful mold which is a major health hazard for you and your loved ones. There are many types of roofing systems that are made for both residential or commercial properties that are in America. Both commercial and residential structures serve a different purpose and some require a different process to build in some cases. Each type of building uses many types of roofing materials to make them impervious to moisture.
INSTALLATION METHODS
There are many different types of commercial roofing systems and also different methods of installation when low sloped roofing systems are involved.
MECHANICALLY ATTACHED SYSTEMS
Mechanically attached systems are a system which involves a method of only attaching the roof with screws termination bar or also known as batten bar for flat roof membranes. This method I would never suggest as many roofs have blown off due to high winds. Many roofing contractors will install a EPDM rubber roof using this method and they are not well attached or storm resistant as rubber membranes are not as strong as TPO.
A fully adhered roofing system is much more superior to any other method of roof installation.
A fully adhered roofing application method is the process of gluing down the roofing membrane to the sub straight. Oil base glue is usually the best option to use on a fully adhered roofing system however it is much harder to work with. You install membrane systems with using oil base glue by gluing both sides of the application.
You glue the substrate whether you are gluing directly to the decking or insulation and peel back the membrane then only glue small sections at a time so that there is a less chance of an error or trapped wrinkle. There is also a wait factor where you must wait for the glue to get tacky before you start installing the membrane.
BALLAST ROOFING SYSTEMS
Ballast roofing systems use large river rock to weight down the roof and also preserve the membrane by reflecting UV rays from the sun. This method of installing a roof has a great liability and the potential of causing property damage or human harm when the rocks fall from the roof. You save on the glue but it takes much more manpower and labor time to install.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOW SLOPED ROOFING SYSTEMS
Many different types of low sloped roofing products are used on both residential and commercial roofs located around the USA.
TPO ROOFING SYSTEMS
Many commercial buildings are flat and require a low sloped roofing system to be installed. Low sloped roofing systems also vary. The most top of the line low sloped roofing system is TPO roofing membrane.
COMPOSITION:
"Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is a single-ply reflective roofing membrane made from polyprophylene and ethylene-propylene rubber polymerized together."(SOURCE: Firestone Roofing Systems)
Most of the TPO on the market today is ninety percent recyclable and highly energy reflecting from harmful UV rays that radiate from the sun. PVC roofing membrane is similar to and it can be hard to tell the difference between the two roofing systems however PVC is softer and can burn much easier when you are wielding it with a TPO heat gun.
EPDM RUBBER ROOFING SYSTEMS
EPDM rubber roofing membranes are applied with primer and glue either with a mechanically attached method, fully adhered method or a Ballast roofing system method. It is much like working on an inner tube on your bike when you were a small child. In fact, patching a rubber roof and an inner tube are very similar processes.
Regular EPDM roofing membrane is not very UV protective and draws in heat unless you install white EPDM which is twice as expensive.
ASPHALT FLAT ROOFING PRODUCTS
Asphalt roofing products for low sloped roofs are more of a old school method of roofing. These products are still used today however they are bad for our environment.
STEEP SLOPED ROOFING PRODUCTS
Steep sloped roofing products are used on both commercial and residential roofs that have a sloped pitch.
ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFS
Asphalt shingle products are the most commonly installed roof product on residential homes in the United States. Shingle roofs are also installed on many commercial properties such as many apartment complexes, churches, schools and government buildings. Asphalt shingles look appealing and their cost meets the budget of an average homeowner.
TILE ROOFING
Tile roofing systems are a very high end roofing product that lasts many decades. There are many types of tile roofing systems sold on the market today such as real slate, fake slate, barrel roofing tile, imitation shakes, concrete roof tiles and metal shingles. many of the tile product are fire resistant and can withstand severe weather. Tile roofing systems can be very expensive for both the labor and the materials.
WOOD SHINGLES
Wood shingles have been installed for centuries and have been around for generations. Cedar shake shingle roofing is still rather expensive in our modern time due to the manufacturing process. The underlayment must be a thick high quality underlayment because it is what keeps the roof dry. The Cedar Shakes protect the underlayment by protecting it from the sun rays. Cedar shakes swell and adsorb rainwater. The installation process is slow and time consuming.
No matter what kind of roof you are considering there are many types of roofing systems along with many choices of design and installation methods. It is best to do lots of research and get advice from a experienced roofing contractor in your area. For more information contact Aquashield Roofing by calling us at 757-553-5191 or visiting our website here.
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