Commercial buildings have a different set of requirements when it comes to roofing. Because they're low-sloped, flat panel roofing is highly advisable and can do the job very well in many instances. In this light, modified bitumen products have become an important and affordable solution for numerous commercial properties.
With its fame comes many market issues including the presence of low-quality modified bitumen roofing material. All modified bitumen products have an average lifespan of 20-30 years. In fact, it can go beyond this specific expected lifespan with adequate maintenance by professional Corpus Christi TX commercial roofing companies.
In this light, how do you know you're using modified bitumen products of the highest manufacturing standards and quality? Here are a few things you should consider: the outlook of experts who are greatly familiar with quality control and typical third-party testing, and how you can differentiate asphalt roll roofing from modified bitumen products.
According To The Experts
Modified bitumen products are an excellent roofing material but only if a renowned manufacturer makes them. In this case, "renowned" focuses on tested and examined roofing material you can definitely trust to live and outlast the elements within its 20-30-year lifespan.
According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer's Association (ARMA) -- as cited by Inspectapedia -- all modified bitumen products are subject to the following tests:
Factory-assembled, modified bitumen membranes undergo strict quality control standards to ensure uniform thickness and consistent physical properties throughout the membrane.
The finished roofing system is usually a two- to four-ply system consisting of a modified bitumen membrane and a base sheet, with additional plies for added strength if needed. The substrate often determines which ply system is best specified. The finished roofing membrane may consist of one or more modified bitumen sheets, or it may be comprised of a combination of built-up roofing (BUR) felts and one or more modified bitumen sheets. The type of substrate and the performance objectives influence the specification of the modified bitumen membrane system. (Continued)
Is It Easy To Differentiate Roll and Modified Bitumen Roofing?
It's easy to fool many commercial property owners with an asphalt rolled roofing substituting modified bitumen roofing. True enough, both roofs use asphalt as a primary material. However, asphalt rolled roofing only has an estimated lifespan of 15-20 years, which makes it a bad investment especially for property owners looking for long-term roofing solutions.
To avoid this problem, Inspectapedia has a great guide to help you learn the difference between the two. You can learn all about it and avoid any future complications below:
First, how can an inspector quickly examine roll roofing material on a building surface to determine if it is asphalt roll roofing or modified bitumen roofing?
Try looking at the material edges: modified bitumen roofing is thicker, and its edges are sealed by heating with a torch - you should see a little runout of melted bitumen at the material seams. If there is no runout the roof may have been adhered using some other method, but if it was "torched" it was not heated sufficiently and may be less durable.
Second measure the width of material between seams parallel to the roof eaves. Since modified bitumen is typically 39" wide and overlapped just an inch or two, the measurement will be wider than lapped 36" asphalt roll roofing whose interstitial spaces will be less than 36". (Read More)
Make Sure To Have It Installed in The Best, Life-Prolonging Way Possible
Lastly, the best way to prolong modified bitumen products' lifespans is to use a roofer with in-depth experience in installing and maintaining them. When it comes to exceptional commercial roofing, you can definitely count on us at Galvan Builders. Talk to us today to learn more about what we can do for you!
Read More Here: How Do You Know You’re Using The Best Modified Bitumen Products For Your Corpus Christi TX Roof?
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