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Commercial Roofing in Philadelphia metro

Low slope systems on shops, warehouses and apartment buildings.

Commercial work is a different trade from houses, and 1 of the 197 roofers listed in Philadelphia metro take it on.

At a glance

  • Most commercial roofs are membrane, and the seams are the weak point.
  • A maintenance contract costs less than the water damage it prevents.
  • Rooftop units and their curbs cause more leaks than the field of the roof.
  • Clearing the drains before the wet season is the cheapest maintenance there is.

Common questions

How often should a commercial roof be inspected

Twice a year is the usual standard, plus a look after any major storm.

Can a commercial roof be recoated instead of replaced

Sometimes, if the membrane is sound and the insulation underneath is dry. Wet insulation has to come out whatever goes on top.