Bitumen Roofing Installation and Repair
A National Leader and Top Rated Commercial Bitumen Roof Installation & Repair Contractor
Does your business need a new roof or maybe just a roof repair? If so, you may be looking for a Bitumen Commercial Roofing system. The Bitumen Roof system has stood the test of time over the past 50 years, and TeamCraft Roofing is a national leader with decades of experience installing and repairing commercial Bitumen roof systems. Our expert teams are located all over the country, and we are familiar with the climate and regional considerations that must be taken into account to ensure your business has a roof that will be reliable for the years to come.
Q: What are the types of Bitumen roof systems?
A: There are two types of Bitumen Roof Systems Atactic Polypropylene (APP) and Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS). Both APP and SBS are made of multiple layers of material. This material can be asphalt, modified polymers, polyester and/or fiberglass. The material is constructed into layers allowing for the material properties of each layer to add to the durability and performance. APP Bitumen commercial roof systems are a thermoplastic polymer applied with a heating source. This creates a coating that provides enhanced durability and resistance to wear. In contrast, SBS commercial roof systems utilized a cold application. This roof system creates a flexible asphalt coating with superior elongation and tear strength.
Q: What is the maintenance for Bitumen roof systems?
A: Although modified bitumen roofs can last for decades, pooling water is known to accelerate deterioration. Our installation teams have the experience needed to understand where this may occur and will help you make the best decision towards a roof that will perform for the years to come.
Q: How are Bitumen Roof systems installed?
A: Bitumen roofs typically come as rolled three foot wide sheets which can be applied over a membrane. Bitumen commercial roof systems can be application using customary hot and cold methods or the material may utilize a self-adherence property
Q: What are the advantages to Bitumen roofs?
A: Bitumen Commercial Roof material is commercially manufactured. This means the material will have an even thickness providing the same resistance across the entire sheet. This removes the concern of a “thin” area of the roof. Bitumen commercial roof systems also have the advantage of durability. It is not uncommon for a Bitumen roof to last multiple decades. Other advantages include tear resistance, flexibility and easy maintenance.
Q: What to know before replacing or repairing a Bitumen roof?
A: Bitumen roofs are dark in color and this may result in the absorption of UV light. Without appropriate insulations this can result in heating of the building below. The experts at TeamCraft Roofing have decades of experience with Bitumen roof and we can help ensure your business will be properly evaluated.