Finding a Reliable Flat Roof System

It’s crucial when you start looking for a new flat roof for your building to find a system that you know will be a reliable flat roof for your building year after year. Purchasing and installing a roofing system on your building that will rapidly decay and cost you thousands in repairs is one of the most frustrating mistakes a building owner can make. Don’t get frustrated by purchasing an unreliable roofing system; do the research before you buy to make sure the roof is reliable and will last a long time.

Is the roofing system you’re considering capable of standing up to foul weather, or is it “brittle” and should you expect it to fall apart in 2-3 years? This is especially important if your building is located in a region that gets a lot of bad weather each year. A reliable flat roof must be able to resist the weather in your area.

Are you up on your roof a lot? Are there HVAC units, storage, or testing surfaces on your roof that you visit? Make sure you get a roof that can withstand the amount of foot traffic you expect on your roof, or make sure you install walkways to keep your roof safe.

Another consideration for a roof’s reliability is how does the warranty look? Is it a system that’s prone to leaks, but that comes with a 40 year warranty? Maybe you can handle that situation. That would admittedly still be a little bit annoying and frustrating to deal with all those issues, but it could still be made to work. However, if the roof you’re looking at comes with only a 5 year warranty and that’s the best they offer, that might be a red flag. A good warranty is crucial in getting a reliable flat roof.

Finding a reliable roofing system is not difficult, it just takes time and diligence to complete the research. If you’d like information on how reliable our roofing systems are, or even on a system you’re considering that we don’t offer, don’t hesitate to give us a call.