Commercial Roofing | New York Roof Pro Contractor
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Modified Roofing System
Modified roofing products in Commercial Roofing evolved in the 80’s as a result of asbestos being removed from roofing products and the insurance issues and dangers related to the use of “hot tar”. Asphalt by itself is a great water proof material, but by it self does not expand and contract very well. The roofing industry began adding modifiers to asphalt (asphalt modifiers) in order to stabilize the material and the “modified market” was born.
EPDM Roof Systems
EPDM Roof Systems are “single ply” roof systems that are manufactured by recognizable companies like Firestone and Carlisle. These roofs come in rolls ranging from 10’x 50’ to 20’x 100’. These roofs are almost always installed over some version of an insulation or recovery board. They can be fully adhered with a bonding adhesive or mechanically fastened with batten strips.
Flashing Details
Assuming the existing roof assembly does not have trapped water or damaged insulation and decking. Then a re-roof may be a good cost savings option. Re-roofing does limit the manufacturers product warranty options and may affect the overall life of a new roof. Moisture scans or thorough core cutting must be made if this option is to be considered.
Maintenance Program
The following is an outline of the roof care and maintenance program we have developed for your home or business. This program can be modified to meet any of your specific needs. We currently run this program with many building owners and management companies, and have had good feedback at all levels.
Torch Applied Roofing
The material used in applying flat roofing in Commercial Roofing is technically known as ‘Bitumen’, but more commonly known as asphalt. Bitumen by itself is perfect for roofing, as it has good water proofing qualities. However it needs to have something added to it to stabilize its inability to expand and contract. Asbestos fibers were the perfect answer for this problem until the abuses and well documented dangers of it were fully disclosed.
Insurance Story
These days, one of the most important parts of hiring a contractor is making sure they are ‘properly insured’. These issues described herein apply to all contractors. These reasons are even more critical to the roofing industry. Insurance companies will underwrite and rate New York Roof Contractors based on the nature of the work they perform. The rates applied to roofers are some of the highest in the industry for the weathering and direct water amounts that roofs are exposed to.
Bird Protection
The hazards of pigeon infestation in Commercial Roofing can result from droppings and nesting materials. These substances can clog water flow drains, leading to roof flooding. It can block ventilation systems, restricting air flow and cause fires. As the nests are often constructed of flammable substances such as twigs and straw. The acidic nature of the droppings can cause damage to tar-based roofing materials. As well as numerous other building materials, such as air conditioning equipment, insulation, and siding. Excessive droppings can also leave a bad impression on potential customers view point. It can create an unhealthy looking exterior and can easily lead one to wonder about the healthy conditions inside.
Warranties
When it comes to roof shingle material warranties most manufacturers will warranty their products from 25 years to 50 years. What most homeowners don’t realize is for the most part these are prorated warranties. Meaning after an initial 5 to 10 year period the coverage is reduced on a yearly basis. With these warranties labor costs to fix a defective roofing shingle is not always covered.
