Roof types we install
Every commercial roof system has a climate, a traffic level and a budget it suits best. Here is what each one does well.
The seven systems we install
Built-Up Roofing System (BUR)
Built-up roof systems have been widely used in Canadian markets for their robust endurance against harsh climates. They are also used extensively for roofs that see service traffic from mechanical units and penetrations. Installed properly, the industry typically yields 30+ years from a BUR system. Common types are conventional and inverted.
Benefits
- Seamless
- High durability
- Reflects UV rays — weather resistant
- Low maintenance
- Choice of three-, four- or five-ply roofs to meet your needs and budget
- Easy to repair
SBS Modified Bitumen Roof
SBS modified bitumen roofing withstands both high and low temperatures thanks to polymer modification. A standard SBS system is a two-ply system applied in rolls that overlap the edge of the previous roll. SBS is often the more popular system, as the synthetic rubber additive increases the product’s flexibility.
Benefits
- High durability
- Weather resistant
- Easy to repair
- Flexible
TPO Roofing System
TPO is short for thermoplastic polyolefin — a single-ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost-effective price. TPO can be fully adhered, mechanically fastened or ballasted. The seams of the membrane are hot-air welded to form a strong waterproof bond between sheets.
Benefits
- Durable — strong, puncture-resistant material
- Energy efficient
- Resistant to chemicals: acid, salt, oil and more
- Naturally fungal resistant
EPDM Roof System
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane — a reinforced rubber sheet with excellent mechanical and weathering properties. It can be installed fully adhered, mechanically attached or ballasted, with seams sealed using liquid adhesives or specially formulated tape.
Benefits
- Resistance to thermal shock, hail and breakdown
- Effective in most climates
- No shattering in extreme cold
- Withstands damage from UV rays
- Adapts to structural movement
- Can be recycled when re-roofing
- Available in different thicknesses
PVC Roof System
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) roofing is a single-ply solution used on flat or low-sloped commercial and industrial roofs. PVC membrane comes in rolls of various sizes and thicknesses, and can be fully adhered, mechanically fastened or ballasted. The rolls are bound together at the seams through heat welding.
Benefits
- Hot-air welded seams and durable
- Resistant to strong winds
- Strong, puncture-resistant material
- UV resistant
Liquid Applied Coatings
Coatings can be applied over most traditional roofing materials, including felt, asphalt, bitumen and concrete. Roof coatings extend the life of traditional roof systems and act as a protective membrane against physical damage, general wear and tear, and UV rays. Their reflective characteristics can lower summertime cooling costs.
Benefits
- Cost effective
- High performance
- High resistance to extreme temperatures
Metal Roof System
Most metal roofs are made from corrugated galvanised steel — a steel sheet coated with zinc. Copper, aluminium and stainless steel applications come in a variety of colours. Metal roofs withstand high winds, are largely impact resistant, and are not permeable to water, which matters in rainy and snowy regions.
Benefits
- Long lifespan
- Endurance
- Not combustible
- Energy efficient
- Environmentally safe
- Low maintenance
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