Expert installation can make your roof last longer
As a commercial building owner or developer, you have several choices for the best type of roof for your facility and even more choices for selecting the right contractor to install it.
Among the most popular types of commercial roofing today, roofing systems featuring thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) are an ideal fit for many commercial buildings, especially in warmer climates like East Texas and Louisiana.
Our company is based right here in Houston, and we’re proud to be the go-to solution for numerous commercial facilities in the area for roofing system installation, repair and maintenance.
With over 18 years of experience, we have become a trusted partner for companies near Houston and we’re experts in installing many different types of commercial roofing, including TPO systems.
Since we perform repair and maintenance on any roofing systems, not just the ones we install, we have had to come in to correct issues in TPO roofing which was installed by other contractors.
There are many common mistakes we see when correcting these issues, and today we will discuss some benefits to hiring an expert rather than simply selecting the lowest priced contractor.
A TPO membrane is a water-tight, flexible and UV resistant roofing material. In order for the roof to have these properties, though, it must be installed correctly.
Our team has a wealth of experience and the proper equipment for these installations, and we only use the highest quality materials.
Some lower-priced competitors might opt for lower quality materials, such as the membranes themselves or the elements of the fastening or welding system which holds the roof together and to the structure.
When this happens, the roof could lose those important qualities of flexibility and UV protection, and tears or cracks in the membrane are more likely.
In addition to using the proper equipment, installing a TPO roofing system is a complex process which requires planning and expertise. Think about the roof of your facility, or other commercial facilities you have visited if you’re planning for new construction.
Commercial building roofs are often flat and complex. With air conditioning units often present on the roof, vents protruding in many places, chimneys in some buildings and other challenging elements present, there are many potential problem areas to be addressed.
An expert installer knows how to ensure the roof is just as water-tight in these areas as it is anywhere else by choosing the correct flashing and installing it correctly. We have been called to perform repairs on roofs we didn’t install before where correct use of flashing would have prevented the issue, but whoever did the install did not have the expertise to do it the right way.
A roof is one of the most important investments you’ll make regarding your commercial facility, and by taking a chance on the installer you could be undermining this critical building system.
If you’re in Houston or any area in East Texas or Louisiana and you have a commercial roofing need, whether it’s installing a new TPO roof or repairing/maintaining an existing roofing system, we would love to partner with you. Give us a call today with any questions or to get a quote on your roofing services.
