Though there often seems to be little difference between a residential and commercial roof -- after all, a roof is a roof, right? -- there are some critical ways in which the two vary. Finding a knowledgeable roofing contractor who deals effectively with the one you need is necessary to ensure that you have the materials and design for your Minneapolis/St. Paul home or Twin Cities business. The following are just a few of the differences between the two.

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Whether you are looking to replace the roof on your commercial building in the near future or you are exploring your roofing options for a new building, you want to make the right choice for your needs. A roof is a big upfront expense that you are not likely to want to repeat in the near future. Dura-Last offers you several benefits that make it attractive for commercial buildings of all sizes. 

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Winters can be brutal in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro areas. If you own a business, you know how important your roof can be to the health of it. A leaking roof can cost you thousands of dollars in lost product and revenue as well as make your business look unprofessional if you have to place buckets in strategic places in order to catch the leaks. Taking the time to perform an inspection on your roof during the spring can reap plenty of dividends later on down the road. 

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Many people don’t realize just how intricate their roofing system is. A flat roof is designed to be simple, economical, yet durable over the years. It doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, although it is designed with the idea of regular inspection and maintenance. If an aspect of the roof design is compromised it will eventually result in a leak. Inspections are important because eventually a component will wear out or be damaged by an outside force and begin a leak.

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The flat roof offers some distinct advantages over the traditional peaked roof. Although it’s typically viewed as an industrial or commercial building style, it has a place on residential structures as well. With some designs, the entire roof can be flat; with others a portion of the building can incorporate the horizontal design feature. Whether residential or commercial, there are reasons concerning structure, practicality and aesthetics toward choosing a flat roof.

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Although it doesn’t incorporate a pitch to allow the elements to roll off, the flat roof is proven as an efficient method of covering commercial buildings with the first layer of protection against the weather. The flat roof has some advantages over a pitched roof, notably the ease of access for inspections and repair work. They also tend to be less expensive to replace, for the aspects of both the materials and labor.

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Flat roofs are popular on commercial buildings; however, they can come with a host of problems. Luckily, these can easily be avoided with proper maintenance. Here are four reasons that you may want to consider routine maintenance, which will keep your roof in tip-top condition and avoid many repairs.

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Financially the cost of a repair will be a lot more friendly on your budget than a full roof replacement. However if you do not front the repairs now, you will likely have no choice but to replace the entire roof sooner than you may think.

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Commercial flat roof inspections are a necessity. You want to make sure your flat roof has as long of a life as possible, so having it regularly inspected is beneficial to you and your wallet. Here are a few things we look at when we come out for an inspection.

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