Commercial Roofing Types

Big Creek’s approach to Denver commercial roofing focuses on client education. Our staff is highly knowledgeable in roofing system analysis, and we are able to provide our clients with detailed roof performance reports, project scopes, maintenance programs and in-house design services, so our clients can make the most informed and economical decisions.

Over the years, commercial roofing has grown to offer building owners more options than ever. Low sloped and flat roofing makes up most commercial roofing but can be confusing as the options are often similar. However, a Big Creek Roofing professional can guide you through the process of choosing the best combination of performance, price, and long-term value.

BUR (Built-Up Roofing)

Used on many flat or low-slope roofs, BUR roofing systems consist of layers of base sheet, interplay sheets and cap sheet. Each layer is bonded together using a hot asphalt coating.

APP and SBS Modified Bitumen Roofing

APP (atactic polypropylene) and SBS (styrene-butadiene-stryrene) are modifiers that can be added to asphalt roofing as reinforcement. Once applied, the result is a BUR roofing system with a significantly enhanced performance and longer life.

Self-Adhering Modified Bitumen Roofing

SA roofing has increased in popularity for flat and low-sloped commercial buildings because it is cleaner and easier to maintain than other options. Our Denver roofing company offers CertainTeed Flintlastic SA, a product line manufactured with high quality materials designed to offer longevity.

EPDM Roofing

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) roofing systems have been around since the 1970s. EDPM can be install EPDM in a variety of thicknesses and either reinforced or non-reinforced. Commercial building owners oftentimes ask for EPDM because these roofs rarely deteriorate over time and have a strong resistance to puncture damage.

TPO Roofing

One of the fastest growing commercial roofing products, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is a single-ply material that is both durable and cost-effective. TPO is designed for long-term commercial use, as it is able to endure high temperatures, harsh weather conditions and the sun’s damaging rays.

PVC Roofing

PVC roof is a single-ply membrane that consist of two plies or layers of PVC material with a polyester reinforcement scrim between the layers. Top ply has special additives to make the membrane UV stable and prevent curing, and plasticizers to make it flexible, and pigments for color.

FARR = Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing

Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing Systems – Are lightweight yet tough, with flexible membranes that are primarily applied directly over existing roof systems. Some are formed with layers of highly waterproof asphalt emulsion and tough polyester fabric then surfaced with an extremely durable acrylic coating. All these components are fluid applied in the field to form a seamless membrane.