The commercial flat roofing experts at A-Plus Roofing will talk about when leaks happen to commercial flat roofs. We will discuss some of the main causes of a commercial roof leak and how we can help troubleshoot and repair your roof. 

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Modern roofing systems have come a long way over the last century or so. For many years, the most prominent roofing system used for commercial buildings was the BUR or built-up roofing system. Sometimes known as tar and gravel roofs, these systems became popular as the many applications of crude oil came into widespread usage. But these roofing options have gradually been replaced over the years with far more sophisticated flat roof solutions.

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With all of the attention and focus on your day-to-day business, it can be easy to overlook what’s going on overhead. A commercial flat roof is one of the hardest-working roofing systems around. The intricate roofing systems of a commercial flat roof are manufactured to be incredibly durable with the simplest, most economical design possible.

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Not all roofs are created equal, and this is especially true when comparing commercial flat roofs to the type of sloped or pitched roofs found in residential roofing. Flat roofs are the most common roofs found in industrial and commercial buildings. Even if you know everything there is to know about how a sloped residential roof works, a flat roof is fundamentally different and has completely different needs. Rather than asphalt shingles, flat roofs typically use either tar and gravel or protective membranes to prevent water and air infiltration.

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William Shakespeare once said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” A rose is a rose, but are all roofs the same? At its most basic, a roof’s job is to protect a building from the elements no matter what the purpose of the building beneath it. That’s why you might be surprised to learn that there are actually a few key differences between a commercial and a residential roof.

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If your business is located in the Twin Cities, your commercial flat roof takes a beating over the winter months. It’s important to address any roof repair issues right away after a long Minnesota winter. After all, a leaky commercial flat roof can end up damaging the product inside your facility, costing you upwards of thousands of dollars. It can also make your business look very unprofessional if a client sees a leaky roof when they visit your facility.

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As a Minnesota commercial business owner or manager, keeping your product and facility safe is one of your top priorities. From warehouse facilities to showrooms, the building that houses your commercial group needs to have a powerful and stable roof.

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If you’re a commercial business owner in the Twin Cities, you know how important it is to protect your investment. Flat roofs offer a protective membrane to protect your property from the elements. They keep out water and air infiltration, damage from the sun’s UV rays, and biological contaminants.

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If you’ve got a commercial business with a flat roof, you may think it’s in great shape and not realize it has problems until you experience damage inside your facility. That’s because it can be tough to tell when there’s a problem on a flat roof.

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If you’re a Twin Cities business owner, you know all too well the importance of a quality commercial flat roof. Your roof is your building’s main defense against some of the extreme temperature changes, snow, hail, and rain we can see here in Minnesota. It also works to protect your business against strong wind, debris, extreme heat, and even fire.

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