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Commercial roofing Flat roofs, done right.

Flat and low-slope roofs on offices, warehouses, churches and shops need a different kind of roofer. Call any time to be put through to one.

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Low-slope roofs are their own trade

Most commercial buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth have flat or low-slope roofs, which cannot use shingles at all. They rely on membranes such as TPO, PVC, EPDM or modified bitumen, sometimes with a coating over an existing roof. Each has seams, flashings and details that shingle crews do not handle every day. A commercial roofer should be able to explain which system suits the building, the budget and how long the owner plans to hold it.

Where commercial roofs fail

Ponding water that sits for days, from low spots or clogged drains and scuppers.
Rooftop equipment such as HVAC units, curbs and vents, where most leaks start.
Seams and edges that open up after years of North Texas heat.
Hail, which punctures and bruises membranes just as it does shingles.

Workers installing a membrane on a flat roof — Membrane seams and rooftop equipment are where most commercial leaks begin.

Choosing a commercial roofer

Experience with your roof system, and references on similar buildings.
A written scope with the membrane, insulation and warranty named.
A plan for drainage and rooftop equipment.
Insurance certificates naming your business; Texas does not license roofers.
Work scheduled around your tenants and customers.

Inspector examining a roof surface — A commercial inspection should include drains, seams and every penetration.

Common questions

What roof systems are used on flat commercial roofs?

Membranes such as TPO, PVC, EPDM and modified bitumen, and sometimes coatings over an existing roof in good enough condition.

Why does my flat roof hold water?

Low spots, sagging decks or clogged drains and scuppers. Ponding shortens a roof's life and should be fixed.

Can a commercial roof be coated instead of replaced?

Sometimes, if the existing roof is dry and sound. A moisture survey tells whether coating is an option.

Are commercial roofers licensed in Texas?

Texas has no state roofing license. Ask for insurance certificates and references on similar buildings.

Call a local roofer in Dallas-Fort Worth

The line is answered around the clock. You will be put through to a local, owner-run roofing company that works in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Call (469) 649-7066