Comparing 4 Commercial Roofing Options

May 7, 2015 by Tonia Hornsby

Commercial roofing is something that is vitally important to the health of your business and your ability to operate, but it’s also something that many business and commercial building owners don’t know much about. When it’s time to choose a new commercial roofing material in Pearl, MS, it’s important to know what options you have so you can get the one that is right for the job.

Built-Up Roofing

This type of commercial roofing in Pearl, MS is made of felt, bitumen, and surfacing materials. The felt layer might be made of several different fibers, including glass, organic, or polyester, and helps to hold the other parts of the roofing together while resisting the forces that are pulling against roofing materials. A layer of bitumen is applied that acts as an adhesive to hold the felts together, and offers waterproofing for the entire surface. A final layer of surfacing, often made of gravel or slag, is added to protect the roof.

Modified Bitumen

Asphalt has long been a popular choice for roofing materials because it offers great protection and is generally an affordable choice. Modified bitumen commercial roofing in Pearl, MS “modifies” either a plastic- or rubber-based binder so it offers a higher level of protection. It’s applied in layers, and is a popular choice because it’s easy to install but still resistant to some of the most common problems associated with commercial roofing, such as high traffic or extreme weather, without tearing or puncturing.

Single-Ply EPDM

EPDM, or ethylene propylene diene monomer, has become a popular choice for many commercial buildings because it remains durable for many years, and can withstand weather extremes, including high temperatures, sunlight and moisture. It’s also really easy to install and can be quickly cleaned during regular maintenance to keep it in top condition for many years. It can be installed in a variety of ways, including:

Ballasted
Fully adhered
Mechanically fastened

This allows it to be used for virtually any commercial roofing surface, including unique or difficult shapes and sizes.

Thermoplastics PVC/TPO Single-Ply

The latest in commercial roofing technology, this type of roofing is a PVC product reinforced with seams that provide for exceptional durability and stability even in the most extreme conditions. These materials are also lightweight, so they can be installed on almost any building.

To find out more about commercial roofing options and decide which is right for you, call a Pearl, MS roofing contractor today.

Andrew Robertson

2023-10-17

Complete Exteriors did an amazing job. They are super professional, on time, and the quality is top notch. They found things that others had missed and worked with me the whole time. One of key takeaways for me is their service. To have a vendor not only do they job, but also inform and educate you through the whole process is amazing. Damien was on site the entire day during the build, constantly updating and working with his crews. He was even there the next day after the job to ensure all was good to do one last spot check. Even the general manager Eddie came out to ensure all was going right. Another aspect that was awesome is even when I was at work, I was getting a progress report with where they were at with job through today. Even when the materials were delivered, I got an update that showed all the matching lot numbers for every case of tiles. This was in no way a Lowes delivery weeks before the job. This was a managed direct delivery with all matching numbers. I will say, in a world where customer service is becoming less and less, Compete Exteriors is breaking the mold. Again, if you need a roof, give them a call. I feel 100% confident I have a roof for MANY years to come.

Doug S

Complete Exteriors recently replaced my roof due to hail damage. I was very impressed with the professionalism and quality of the job. As proven by the finished product, they had a skilled team performing the roofing ( and wood replacement where needed. ). They even cleaned up the walkways in the attic. Joe, Damien, and Greg all checked in personally throughout the day to ensure the job was going according to my standards. I would definitely recommend them for any restoration or roof work.

Rob Davis

2023-09-15

I'd like to compliment Josh Wilson with complete exteriors. Josh handled all the handyman issues that needed to be done after the roof was installed. He took care of everything in a prompt and quality maner.

Court S

2023-09-07

Braxton is GREAT!!!! Quick and professional!!!

Tony Gomillion

2023-08-31

Holden and Damien were awesome to work with and the job turned out great! We will highly recommend them to everyone that needs good quality work done.

M D

2023-08-30

Damien was my roofer and is excellent and very professional. My experience with Holden overseeing this whole project has always been thorough. I’ve never had a problem with this company at all. I highly recommend!

Kreig Bell

2023-08-28

Complete Exteriors has got to be the most organized, thorough, and efficient roofing contractor any where around. From the initial inspection with an insurance adjuster to installation, I never had to repeat myself nor ask the same questions until I got an answer. The left hand knew what the right hand was doing all through the process and I never had to worry about them following through with what we discussed in the planning stage. They handled all the paper work with the insurance company once I filed the claim. I highly recommend Complete Exteriors to service your roofing, gutter, and siding needs!

Donald Ball

2023-08-11

Great Company and staff. They did a great job with our roof replacement. Damien Pierre kept us aware about everything that was going on. He did a great job managing the process. I was really impressed with that young man.

Justin Kuykendall

2023-08-05

I'd like to thank the Gutter installers from Complete Exteriors Roofing & Gutters for doing an outstanding install today, totally changed the look on the front of the house, appreciate the advice on going with the copper penny gutter, it has the look of expensive copper install but without the cost or tarnishing over the years. Professional, friendly, and timely, will definitely be looking at other services they offer.

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