Flat Roof
Flat Roof Repair and Installation Contractor in NJ
Residential and commercial flat roofing experts in Mount Laurel & Cherry Hill
It’s often challenging to decide what type of flat roof repair is best for your building. When it comes to flat roofing, there are various considerations to make. While some flat roofing treatments are equally suitable for new construction or re-roofing applications, others are not. Some flat roofing materials offer distinct advantages in large-scale commercial projects, but may pose problems on smaller residential roofs. Energy performance, maintenance requirements, and installation costs are all critical factors that one must consider when selecting a flat roofing material.
ECC Roofing & Siding specializes in a range of services, including flat roofing repair, commercial flat roof repair, and commercial flat roof repair options. We also provide flat roof installations for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Our team of experienced roofers can assist you in choosing the right type of roof for your home or commercial building. We can also evaluate your existing flat roof to suggest the proper repairs and maintenance solutions tailored to your needs.
We proudly serve customers in Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel, Voorhees, and surrounding New Jersey areas. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a free flat roofing cost estimate!
Heat fusion process. One of our experts uses a heat gun to seal the seams of flat roofing material.
Roofing contractors with installation expertise
Even the best roofing material available will fail if it’s not properly installed by a professional. That’s why it’s important to hire a roofing contractor with the resources to complete a first-class installation. These resources include a courteous, well-trained crew; proper equipment and tools to do the job; and experience with the roofing material you wish to install.
The brief descriptions below will provide some guidance when selecting a flat roof.
Commercial and residential flat roof solutions
- Built-up roofing (BUR) is a classic. This “old-school” flat roof treatment involves the application of roofing felt (tar paper) and asphalt-based roofing tar, usually in multiple layers. A top layer of gravel or a reflective coating is applied to cut down on heat gain and improve durability. Maintenance and repair work usually call for more felt and coating layers to be applied. Over time, this adds weight to the roof and increases the mess and expense of its eventual removal. Though BUR remains an economical option, it can’t compete with more modern flat roofing materials in terms of its low maintenance, lightweight coating, and durability.
- Modified bitumen is perfect for residential & small-scale commercial flat roofs. Because it comes in 3-ft.-wide rolls, modified bitumen roofing is easy for roofers to handle and apply. Basically, the roofer rolls out the material so that seams overlap. Seams can be fused sealed with a special adhesive or fused with a torch. Then a reflective coating is applied to the roof surface for durability and reduced heat absorption.
- EPDM roofing has a trusted track record. Despite its exotic-sounding chemical derivation name, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM for short) has the look and feel of an everyday rubber inner tube. EPDM comes in large rolls and is well-suited for application to any large, flat roof surface– providing the substrate is clean and uniform. The flexible rubber material is glued to the roof substrate and to adjacent EPDM sections (Installation with mechanical fasteners is also possible). An EPDM roof can easily last 20 years with minimal maintenance, but its dark tone causes it to absorb a tremendous amount of heat. To prolong the life of this single-ply roof and reduce cooling costs, a reflective top coating is essential. Alternatively, you can pay for an EPDM membrane with a white top layer in order to reflect heat instead of absorbing it.
- PVC roofing offers high performance for a low price. This single-ply roofing material is made from polyvinyl chloride, the same high-performance plastic used in plumbing pipes. Like EPDM, PVC is most frequently used for larger commercial roofing jobs. Seams between PVC sheets are welded together with a specially engineered heat gun. The resulting membrane repels moisture and has excellent durability. Because PVC roofing is white, it has excellent heat-reflective qualities without any coating or extra treatment.
- TPO roofing is an affordable single-ply option. TPO is short for thermo-plastic olephine, which is the chemical composition of this fabric-like roofing material. TPO represents an advancing roofing technology that’s still being refined by different manufacturers. The material comes in rolls of different sizes, making it suitable for a variety of flat roof projects. It is installed with either adhesive, mechanical fasteners, or heat welding. Like EPDM and PVC roofing, TPO requires a clean, uniform substrate and it cannot be installed directly over existing roofing material. Although TPO generally costs less than EPDM or PVC, it doesn’t yet have the same history of proven performance as the other methods.
Get a free estimate for any of our flat roof services today!
ECC Roofing & Siding is experienced in a wide range of flat roof services for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings in Voorhees, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, Marlton, Moorestown, Vineland, Clementon, Bridgeton, Sicklerville, Rancocas, and nearby towns and cities. It doesn’t matter if you are installing a new roof or looking for flat roof repair; our professionals will inspect your building, go over all of your options, and answer any questions you may have. We take every step necessary to ensure that you are able to make an informed decision when it comes to protecting your home or business.
Give us a call at 1-609-561-4355 or send us an email to schedule an appointment for a free flat roofing cost estimate!