Hurricanes are a fact of life living in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, Davie, Weston, Plantation, FL, and the surrounding areas, and with the many commercial buildings in the area we often get asked what the best roofing materials are for flat roofs. Our team at Commercial Roofing Industries has worked with all kinds of roofing materials, including metal, tile, asphalt, built up roofs, and more. With decades of experience in not only putting on new roofs but maintaining and repairing existing roofs, we are in a position to provide important considerations when it comes to the materials used for flat roofs and how they hold up in our hurricane-prone region. Outside of reinforced concrete roofs, which are integrated into the building itself, the most durable option that commercial flat roofs can use is metal roofing. Contact us today to learn why this is the case.
Why Metal Is Perhaps the Best Option
Metal used on flat roofs provides some of the best hurricane protection for a commercial building. Not only is the roof fireproof since metal doesn’t burn, but they also have incredible durability. Many times, metal roofing material will simply have debris and other items that would puncture other roofing material bounce off or slide off without causing any damage. Another important consideration is that metal roofs, especially when they are properly installed, can resist very high limit winds.
There are other materials that can also do very well in our storm-ravaged area of Florida. Roofing tiles are another solid choice for flat roofs with durability and handling high winds. EPDM, or ethylene propylene diene monomer, is another common material for flat roofs, however this material doesn’t have as high tolerance for winds as the previous two options.
Having Proper Installation Is Just as Important
You could choose the absolute best material for your commercial flat roof, and if you don’t have good installation done with it, your roof is at risk for failure. Our team has been installing and repairing roofs for many years, and we have seen what happens when a poorly installed commercial roof fails in a hurricane. Having proper installation of your chosen roofing material will be just as important as the roofing material itself.
When you are at a point where you need a new commercial roof installed in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, Davie, Weston, Plantation, FL, and the surrounding areas, either on an existing building or a new construction, be sure that you are choosing the best roofing material available. Commercial Roofing Industries can help you to determine the best roofing material for your building and provide expert installation as well. Contact us today to schedule your free roof inspection.
