Hot air welding of the Duro last commercial roofing system is a crucial part of keeping flat roofs from leaking, and just like anything it takes practice. I’ve found that we can speed up our training time and improve the quality of our crew’s hot air welding by teaching a simple 3 step process.

Since flat roofs cannot shed water like a sloped roof, there are three different types of drain systems that are used to drain the water off the rooftop. They are gutters, drains, and scuppers. For each type of draining system there are pros and cons, how well it works is dependent upon your flat roof; what roofing system you have, any parapet walls, lots of trees and so on. Regardless of what type of draining system you have, it still needs to be maintained by keeping it clear of debris because any small amount of debris can cause a blockage for the water to exit the roof. Here are the three common drain systems for flat roofs.

When commercial building owners are investigating the different roofing systems there are available to them, one thing that should really stick out in the process is what kind of warranty is offered. There are many companies that either have the same material type or offer other type of systems. For instance there is TPO and PVC that have some similar aspects but are also very different. For more information on the different roofing systems that can be used for commercial flat roofing check out this blog Flat Roof Materials.

One thing that might not be considered about the type of roofing system needed for a roof is based on the structure load that the roof can handle. Any deficiencies in the structure of the roof can cause flat roofs to collapse under too much weight on top of the roof. In some cases the designer or builder did not include sufficient support for the roof size and structure. Make sure that before you start deciding what roof system that you have the information about your roof structure in order to make an good decision on what is best for your roof. The more information you know about your roof the better decisions you will make to ensure it continues to perform the way it should.

When it comes to deciding what type of roofing system you should have or replace your current roof with on commercial roofs, there are many options to choose from and can be mind boggling when trying to decide. So how do you decide and what should you consider in making your decision? Each type of flat roofing system has its own advantages and disadvantages, the key is to consider what your roofs needs are. Where your located, the use of the roof, climate and roof maintenance. Here are some factors that you should consider when purchasing a new flat roof system or replacing one.