COMMERCIAL ROOFING IN WISCONSIN

When it comes to protecting commercial buildings from the elements, there are few options as effective as commercial roofing materials in Wisconsin like polyurethane spray foam. This highly resilient material can withstand tremendous amounts of water, wind, and hail, ensuring long-term durability and reliability for your roof. SPF is also known as polyurethane foam or polyurethane insulation. It is a type of thermosetting polymer that can be applied to metal, concrete, slate, and tile roofs. The most used types of SPF in residential roofing systems are roofing tar, granulated SPF, and fiberglass.

Fiberglass is another one of the common types of commercial roofing materials. Fiberglass roofing is made up of tiny glass fibers that are fused together under high heat and pressure. They offer superb water and energy efficiency, but they are prone to developing cracking, breaks, and leaks over time. Moreover, fiberglass does not have a thermal quality, which means that the roof does not provide a safe and efficient thermal envelope to store heat during the day or cold air during the night.

Flat roofs are also among the most popular commercial roof types that we work here at Milestone Xteriors. A flat roof is the simplest form of a roof and comes in many forms including single metal, multiple layers of single or multiple layers of metal, wood shingles, asphalt, and clay tile roofs. All these materials are fire resistant and provide excellent insulation. However, it must be borne in mind that the installation process and repair costs for flat roofs are much higher than for other types of roofs.

Furthermore, such structures need to undergo repair and maintenance on a regular basis, which adds to its maintenance and repair expenses. Such structures are suitable for developing small to medium-sized commercial properties.

The most popular commercial roofing types are pitched roofs, pergola, and dormers. Pitched roofs are flat, free-standing, usually attached to buildings. Pergolas are usually free-standing but may be incorporated into the design of a building as an extension. Dormers are square, rectangular, or V-shaped structures, which create space between the outer wall and the roof plane. The roofing materials used for these types of structures are usually clay tiles, gravel, and stone, and often are used to create a gable or steeply pitched roof.

The main advantages of installing new commercial roofs are that they improve the energy efficiency of a building and add value to the property. Apart from this, commercial roofs are designed to provide maximum security to the building owners. The installation process involves laying the shingles, placing the roof above the ground, and reinforcing the structure to avoid any damage.

Types of commercial roofing systems have changed over time and have been implemented in places from all Wisconsin. While the traditional method of laying shingles was called box cutting, today, there are various techniques, which are used. During the construction process, the buildings are covered with plywood sheets, before being topped with asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles, which are produced using a complex manufacturing technique, are known to be the strongest roofing material available. Modern asphalt shingles are more durable, cost effective and lightweight.