Industrial roofing systems

Industrial complexes also seem to have more skylights to bring natural light to the interior. Penetrations in the roofing system are prone to leaks unless the roofing system is properly installed and maintained.

In addition, extra safety measures and care must be taken with roofing systems for businesses with sensitive operations — like the semi-conductor or food industries — where dust and dirt falling from above can cause problems.

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In general, industrial roofing tends to use flat or low slope roof design. There are five types of roofing materials typically used for that type of design including:

Built-Up Roofing (BUR): Built-Up roofing consists of multiple layers of material that are laminated together.

Spray Foam: Spray polyurethane foam (SPF or just foam) is applied as a liquid (which puffs up once applied), it forms a continuous, seamless, protective barrier around vents, pipes and other protrusions through the roof.

Modified Bitumen: Modified Bitumen (MB) is asphalt with modifiers added to it to give it plastic or rubber-like properties making it much more durable.

Singly Ply Roofing: Single ply roofing membranes (sometimes referred to as PVC or TPO) is comprised of four basic elements — an insulation layer, a single ply membrane usually made of plastic or rubber, flashing and an adhesive.

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Metal Roofing: While not an ideal solution for absolutely flat roofs, metal roofing is terrific for low slope roofs. Typically made of steel, aluminum or copper, metal roofs can also be extremely attractive.

Here are some tips that you should consider when installing industrial roofing systems: 

1. Roofing Material 

Now that you have a certain budget for your industrial roofing system and know your local building codes, you can now choose your roofing system. 

There are a wide variety of roofing materials which you should not only consider the look but also their service life, cost, longevity, availability, durability, energy efficiency, and must be low-maintenance. 

Choosing the right roofing materials will save you much in the long run because it will cost you less with the repair, restoration, or replacement. 

These are the common roofing materials that are widely used in the industrial roofing system: 

1.1. Built-Up Roofing 

Built-Up Roofing System is the oldest flat roofing system. This type of flat roof is made from layers of asphalt and bitumen and combined with roofing felts. 

The process of the built-up roofing system is the application of hot tar or asphalt blended with bitumen which is being reinforced with roof felts. 

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1.2. Metal Roofing

Metal Roofs are commonly made of stainless steel, aluminum, zinc, copper, and aluminum. This roof comes in different sizes by their gauge. 

Metal roofs are best known for their long lifespan, energy efficiency, lightweight, easy installation, and low maintenance.

1.3. TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)  

Thermoplastic Polyolefin is a single-ply membrane that is known to be durable, long-lasting, and energy-efficient as it has the ability to resist both heat and UV rays which helps greatly with the indoor air system. 

TPO is manufactured by sheets that come in different sizes and are available in different colors.

2. Building Codes 

One of the best ways to guide you in choosing your industrial roofing systems is to check and review your local building code, this will also help you in complying with the requirements for the approval of your permit with no hassle. 

Especially in areas that experience frequent harsh weather conditions, some roofing systems may not be compatible with your industrial purpose. This will narrow down your choices of roofing material. 

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3. Budget 

Setting and planning out your budget will save you from the unnecessary purchases during the roofing installation process that can go overboard. 

You must plan out how much you can use for the installation. 

Some factors you need to think of are what materials suit best with your area, the type of roofing installation you want, additional features like ventilation or skylights, the installation cost of the installation as well as the transportation of these materials, and also the inflation with the material prices. 

Knowing what you need to buy will save you much and not go over your budget.

Conclusion

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.