The roof of your home or business is a critical component for protecting the building, its contents and any people that may be inside. Unfortunately, the roof is often the most neglected aspect of the property. People tend to forget about this facet of the building until it develops a leak. However, at this point, the problem is much worse than a simple hole in the roof. Of course, you can avoid many of these problems by hiring a Roofing Company in Chino Hills CA to inspect the structure. A roof inspection can determine if leaks exist and verify the quality of the roof covering. Plus, the roofer needs to check the sealant around roofing details like attic vents or flashing. If the roofer determines a serious problem, they may suggest replacing the roof covering to prevent further damage.
Roofs come in different types. Many commercial roofs use flat roofing which is also known as BUR (Built-Up Roofing) or low sloped roofing. BUR starts with a layer of decking material placed over the roofing framework. Over this, decking will be a layer of roofing felt or similar material used as an additional barrier. The seams of the roofing felt will be sealed and a layer of hot tar will coat the roof. After the tar is in place a final layer of an aggregate such as gravel will be put in place. The aggregate serves several purposes like anchoring the roofing in place and providing a solid surface for any required traffic. Unfortunately, low-grade aggregates can damage the roof by cutting into the underlying roofing felt. To know more, click here.
Alternatives to BUR include several membrane roofing products including materials like TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) which is a polymer-based membrane and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) which is a synthetic rubber. Benefits to membrane based roofs will vary with the type of building they are being applied to. For other commercial buildings, you may want to consider steel roofing. Metal roofs provide numerous benefits including long lasting durability and limited maintenance. The primary downside to the use of metal roofing is the inability to install HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment on the roof. This is not the fault of the material, but a problem with the slope of the roof. If you are looking for a Roofing Company in Chino Hills CA, contact the experts at Berry Roofing.
