Doing a roof installation on a commercial building requires a very special set of skills.
A roof is a roof, right?
Yeah, not so much.
When it comes to commercial roofs, the demands can be very different from residential roofing. Of course, Bradenton commercial roofing needs depend on the building’s architecture and the preferences and budget of the owner—just like it does with a house. But that’s just the start.
Many commercial roofs contain different, more complicated features that require special care and added skills in order to navigate. Additionally, commercial buildings typically house a lot more than people and pets. The roof needs to account for what’s going on underneath. Energy efficiency, aesthetics, and the nature of the business itself will all vary widely from building to building.
Many companies are able to construct all-new, purpose-built structures that have been planned to accommodate the nature of their businesses. But in Bradenton, roofing companies are equally likely to encounter a business that has purchased an existing building that wasn’t necessarily designed for their activities. We have to know how to handle both.
As a roofing company in Bradenton, which is home to a wide variety of businesses, we ask ourselves and our clients a number of questions well before we begin installation. Are aesthetics important or an afterthought? Does the building need to remain especially cool or will it be open-air? Does it need to be quiet inside or should it minimize the noise for the neighbors?
Don’t trust your business’s roof to a company that doesn’t specialize in commercial roofing. Here are just a few of the many things we take into account.
The Building’s Needs
No matter the roof, there are universal qualities. It needs to keep the water out, and it needs to endure Bradenton’s heat, humidity, and potential high winds.
Every building has different needs when it comes to these factors. For instance, flat and low-slope roofs, which are especially common in commercial buildings, can be tricky for ensuring proper drainage.
The Business’s Needs
This is also a biggie. A suit-and-tie office has vastly different needs to a large-scale manufacturer. The roof plays a part in the overall business environment. Indoor temperature (and how much money you spend maintaining it), noise, even the equipment and chemicals being used inside—all of these factors affect and can be affected by the roofing materials and the quality of the installation.
Additionally, aesthetic needs vary widely, too. Owners of a dental office with a sloped roof will probably be invested in the overall look of the building; a round-the-clock recycling operation with a flat roof has fewer aesthetic concerns.
Penetration Points and Other Obstacles
Lastly, commercial roofs are often used and maintained in much different ways than your typical residential roof.
For instance, Bradenton roofing companies that only do residential roofs will not have the experience to navigate the many penetration points of a commercial roof. For many buildings, we encounter way more than just a chimney and a vent. In fact, it’s not uncommon for us to partner with electricians, AC techs, and other specialists in order to work around industrial AC systems and other obstacles. Not only do we have to ensure that these systems are able to operate properly, but we also need to make sure that the roofing system around them remains secure.
We also take into account how often other human beings, including our partners in other specialist industries, will be up on the roof. This can affect not just the roofing material, but the roof’s maintenance needs as well.
Hire a Bradenton Roofing Contractor for Commercial Roofing
Every roof has its own needs, as does every building owner–whether they’re a homeowner or a business owner. And just because your roofing contractor has decades of experience in residential roofing, they still might not be an expert when it comes to commercial roofs.
At Blue Collar, our team shows up with purpose and considers every detail before executing them with care and precision. This is as true with commercial projects as it is with residential. No matter your business, we have what it takes to do the job right.
