Is Flat Roofing More Vulnerable to Hail Damage?

Flat roofing systems can be a very good option. But when it comes to hail storms, these can seriously affect the good state of a flat roofing system. So you may need the services of reliable roofing contractors. 

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Flat roofs can be made of metal, single-ply membranes, multi-ply asphalt, and so on. We need to note the fact that, for a flat roof, the most vulnerable areas are in the corners and around the edges. It is the exact type of covering that which was used on a flat roof that makes a roof more vulnerable or more resistant when having to face hail storms. For example, a TPO roofing membrane can be reinforced with some solid insulation boards.

EPDM membranes are more flexible than TPO. Like in the case of TPO membranes, the roof damage caused to EPDM appears as punctures.

Built-up roof membranes represent the most resistant type of roofing option against hail storms. That is because of the fact that they have some layers of gravel and asphalt as reinforcement materials. Nevertheless, if a BUR membrane is prone to a lot of foot traffic, this can result in a weakening of the gravel from the top layer of the membrane.

Talk to experienced flat roofing Highlands Ranch commercial roofers to find the best type of roof for your building.