Commercial roofing refers to the type of roofing system applied to non-residential properties where professional and/or commercial activity is conducted. This includes places such as shopping malls, factories and warehouses, garages, offices, manufacturing units etc. Commercial roofing is done to protect the multidimensional requirements of industrial and commercial buildings. This includes factors such as energy efficiency, avoiding unnecessary costs while also maintaining the safety and structural integrity, staying compliant with industrial building codes and of course keeping the property and those who work there safe from outdoor elements.

Commercial properties in the United States utilize different types of roofing systems, depending on the size and type of premises along with the specific requirements they have. Commonly used systems include built-up roofing (or BUR, which comprises alternating layers coal tar or asphalt with fabric or felt, which is finally layered with reflective coating or gravel), modified bitumen (which uses asphalt with a modifier to strengthen it), metal roofing (which are known for being malleable and having high longevity), single-ply membranes (which use singular sheets of materials like PVC, TPO or EPDM and are the choice when waterproofing is an absolute must).

Many today are also opting for more innovative solutions such as solar roofing (which allows solar panels to be integrated into the roof) and green roofing (which allows for vegetative growth) - and yet others even simply opt for a “top-up” roof coating instead of going for a full replacement. Roofing-Directory.com is dedicated to finding the best roofing commercial contractors from all over the United States.