At A-Plus Roofing, our team discusses the effect of summer heat on your commercial flat roof and talk about how you can keep your roof in top shape despite exposure to UV rays and summer storms. 

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The professional commercial roofing contractors at A-Plus Roofing discuss commercial flat roof types. We talk about the different types of flat roofs including rubber membranes, TPO, and Duro-Last roofs, and we break down what makes each roof unique. 

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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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Commercial buildings have different needs than residential buildings. One of the biggest differences in the way commercial buildings are built in recent years is the rise in popularity for the single-ply roof. Most modern commercial buildings now use single-ply flat roofs. But what are the advantages of a single ply roof for your building and how does it work?

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There is a wide range of factors to take into consideration when choosing your commercial roof. Cost, quality, and durability are all key elements to be taken into account. One of the most important considerations you might have overlooked is LEED certification. LEED certification stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a certification program sponsored by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

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If your business has a commercial flat roof, you need to know that it will stand the test of time to protect your business. But navigating the world of commercial flat roofs can be a bit tricky if you are new to it. You may have heard the terms TPO and EPDM and wonder how these two commercial flat roof systems stack up.

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When it comes to winter, Minnesota roofs are truly put to the test. When the snow and ice take over, your roof needs to perform at its best to protect your business or multi-family units from damage. Between all the added weight from snow and thick ice, winter roof damage can cost upwards of thousands of dollars.

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It is recommended that you have a commercial roof inspection performed every six to 12 months. The frequency in which you need your roof inspected varies based on the age of your roof, the type of commercial roof you have in place and the condition of your commercial roof. Commercial roof inspections take time and they cost money. As such, you may find yourself wondering if this is something you really need to do and why. Here are three reasons why routine commercial roof inspections are a must for any commercial building.

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