Traditional asphalt shingles and metal roofing have been the most popular types of roofing for decades, with asphalt shingles especially popular in residential applications and metal roofing being more common in commercial and industrial settings. Flat roofing, however, is also rising in popularity, especially for commercial applications, with coating technologies and techniques steadily improving. Contractors offering commercial roofing Lafayette LA are increasingly noticing the benefits of these materials and techniques, with silicone roofing especially rising in popularity.
A flat roof is not actually completely flat, as its name implies—it has a very slight pitch, typically only 10 degrees or so—to allow water runoff, otherwise water could pool and cause damage and leakage over time. A flat roof is different from asphalt or metal roofing in that a single surface, composed of a single material or multiple materials combined, is used to protect the roof, as opposed to overlapping shingles or metal sheets.
There are multiple flat roof systems, each with their own benefits and drawbacks—rubber membrane, built-up roof, and modified bitumen are the more common types. However, silicone roofing, a newer technology, is quickly becoming popular in its own right. Silicone roofing is composed of a silicone membrane that is particularly good at withstanding pooling water, which is a great benefit in rainy Louisiana weather. Plus, silicone roofing doesn’t chalk, crack, or become discolored due to sun damage, which is a common problem with other flat roof coatings. Large commercial or industrial buildings can definitely benefit from this feature, given their increased area of sun exposure.
Silicone membranes are also a great option for existing flat roofs that are in danger of failing and in need of replacement; coating these roofs with a silicone membrane can provide the support and protection to keep these roofs working with a similar lifespan, and at less than half the cost of a complete roof replacement. Whether it’s a brand-new roofing installation or a replacement, silicone roofing offers a great value for commercial roofing Lafayette LA.
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