Commercial Roofing: Low Slope Roofing Options

Low slope (or “flat”) roofing technology has come a long way in the past decade. Today, there are several economical and durable solutions that not only help reduce home energy costs, but also provide a virtually maintenance free solution.

Single-Ply PVC
As its name suggests, Single-Ply PVC is a single layer flexible membrane, often composed of thermoset, thermoplastic, or polymer modified bituminous compounds. This low slope solution provides several benefits, including its light weight, longevity and flexibility.

There are many types of single-ply products, most of them designated by the initials of their principal chemical compound. For example, PVC (poly-vinyl-chloride) is one popular single-ply membrane material. Another rubber-like membrane is EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer). With these choices, it is imperative that the selection is tailored to the specific project.