When your roof begins to leak or show signs of other issues, it is time to think about either repairing or replacing. Depending on the kind of roof you need, replacement may be cheaper in the long run than repair. Your roof may require asphalt shingles, copper roofing or metal roofing. There are single ply roofs, built up roofing or straight out flat roofs. Flat roofing is very popular among commercial customers, but residential customers sometimes use them too. There are flat roofing services in Emporia, KS whose main business focuses on flat roofs.
Here are some of the types of flat roofs offered.
1. The first type is known as built up roofing (or BUR). The roofing material is traditionally made of tar and gravel and is an excellent fire resistant material. The material is very heavy on the roof and can be a messy job. In fact, unless you are a professional roofer, it is best to not do it yourself. The main selling point of this material is that you come out with spending the least amount of money.
2. Another flat roof option is the single ply rolled roofing. Also called bitumen, this covering can easily be laid by the customer, as the process is merely “peel and stick.” The light colored material makes the roofing an energy saver as the material reflects light, rather than absorb it. However, the material is very much prone to fire and not recommended for those buildings in which there will be occupants.
3. There is the roof called the “rubber roof,” called so because of the rubber membrane material of which it is made. Leaks are easy to fix with this material. Unlike the bitumen roof, the dark material absorbs the heat.
Alpha Roofing LLC is a roofing contractor that has been providing services for residential and commercial customers in Lawrence, Topeka and Emporia KS areas from many years. They offer roof repair, roof replacement and installation, putting emphasis on their quality flat roofing solutions.
