Have you visited our blog? If you have, then you’ll already know we wrote an in-depth piece about the different types of roofing materials used throughout the United States. On that post we covered three types of commercial roofing materials in detail – EPDM, BUR, and TPO.

We’ve reiterated some of that information on this page to help demonstrate our expertise and put your mind at ease if you decide to hire us for commercial roofing in Ephratah, NY. We work mostly with EPDM but can also work with BUR or TPO if your project calls for it.

EPDM for Commercial Roofing in Ephratah, NY

While we wouldn’t say EPDM is our “favorite” type of roofing material, we can certainly say that we install it the most frequently. It has a durable lifespan of 20 years (right between TPO’s 10 year and BUR’s 30 year life expectancy) and it is typically the most affordable commercial roofing material available. Call us today to learn more about why we prefer EPDM and recommend it for most flat roofs!

Built-Up Roofing (BUR) for commercial roofing in Ephratah, NY

With a history extending back more than 100 years Built-Up Roofing (BUR) is one that you can certainly count on. It has remained popular because of its incredible durability. It’s very durable because each layer is “built up” on top of the previous layer. This means that the top most layer protects the layer beneath it, and that layer is protecting the layer beneath it, and so on and so forth.

It also has a reputation for being fire-resistant, electric-resistant, and capable of withstanding hard impacts and attempts at puncturing. There are also waterproof and reflective variants available and it provides sure-footing even in the worst weather conditions – snow and pouring rain. Some commercial and industrial buildings require the roof remain serviceable year-round, regardless of inclement weather, so this is sometimes the deciding factor to use BUR for commercial roofing in Ephratah, NY.

The major cons include high expenses and being known to pool water. When water pools on your roof it can lead to leaks and mold growth, which are always bad things. Additionally, your building must be able to support the weight – it can weigh up to 25 lb per square foot.

TPO for Commercial Roofing in Ephratah, NY

TPO has been growing in popularity very quickly in the last decade. It’s a newer technological innovation in the roofing industry and is rather inexpensive when compared to BUR. It is less expensive because it is less durable, typically lasting for only about ten years (compare that to TPO’s 20 years and BUR’s 30 years). When you factor in the costs associated with replacing it every decade it actually isn’t as cost effective as other options.

Roof Coatings for Commercial Roofing in Ephratah, NY

To learn more about roof coatings check out the roof coatings page.