Commercial Roofing In North Texas

If you’re getting a new roof for your building there is a multitude of options to choose from. The material of your roof should reflect your brand, meet the needs of your building, and ideally offer longevity for the future. Make sure you know about the materials available to you before you move forward. Honey Bees Roofing & Solar has the information for some of the most popular commercial roofing in North Texas to help you make your decision.

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is a very popular option both commercially and residentially. It has some of the highest durability available, easily withstanding high winds, snow, hail, and anything else nature can throw at it. Metal roofing can also last anywhere from forty to sixty years! Also, a major plus to metal roofing is its fire resistance. Metal roofing is a Class-A material for fire resistance and non-combustibility. Another benefit is that metal roofing is completely recyclable.

TPO Roofing

TPO, or Thermoplastic Polyolefin, roofing is commonly used for low slope roofs all across the United States. It is also the fastest-growing roofing membrane for commercial use. TPO is a single-ply membrane made of polypropylene and ethylene-propylene rubber which has been polymerized together. It is highly reflective, which helps a building’s energy efficiency and helps keep things cool. TPO also comes in many colors but is most common in white, black, and tan.

PVC Roofing

PVC, or Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Chloride, roofing is another membrane option. Thermoplastic membranes, like PVC, are designed for low-sloped roofs. PVC is an incredibly durable material, as well as fire-resistant. Welding sheets of PVC together creates a water-tight seal. This seal can last longer than other roofing materials that require tapes or adhesives to be water-tight. PVC is also reflective and doesn’t hold heat as darker roofing options do.

EPDM Roofing

The third thermoplastic roofing membrane used majorly in commercial roofing in North Texas is EPDM. EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. It’s known for its toughness, as well as its elasticity. EPDM is a material that has the ability to reflect most of the heat the sun radiates back into the atmosphere. The less heat absorbed allows for buildings to cool quicker at night, as well as makes EPDM resistant to pollution and ultraviolet radiation.

Built-Up-Roofing

Built-Up-Roofing, or BUR, is a roofing material made up of alternating layers of tar and gravel. It is one of the oldest roofing techniques still used.  The number of built-up layers determines the roof’s durability. It can be easy to repair, but when it gets older it may be hard to find the location of leaks. BUR is ultra-violet resistant and can be coated to reflect heat. With care, BUR can last about twenty years and is usually the least expensive option.

While there are many commercial roofing options to choose from, you now have the knowledge to make a choice for your building. If you want to learn more about a specific material or schedule a free roof inspection to get your roofing project started, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!