If you’re in the market for commercial roofing, then you know it’s a big deal to choose the correct one. Here in DFW and especially in the Allen and Frisco, TX area, we have a great deal of commercial real estate. This area is tough on residential AND commercial roofs so building owners need to be educated about both. When chosen, installed, and cared for properly, your commercial roof is an investment that improves property values and one that will last for many years to come. Unfortunately, if something goes wrong during the installation process or even with regular maintenance, it can quickly turn into a bit of a nightmare. There’s a lot of information out there that you have to sift through to find reputable facts about commercial roofing, and unfortunately, not all of the information you’ll find is entirely accurate. That’s why we’re setting out in this article to disprove some of the more common myths regarding commercial roofing, so hopefully you can avoid some of the problems and pitfalls that others have experienced.

1. 7 of the Most
Common
Myths about
Commercial
Roofing

2. If you’re in the market
for commercial roofing,
then you know it’s a
big deal to choose the
correct one
Commercial
Roofing

3. Your commercial roof is
an investment that
improves property
values and one that will
last for many years to
come

4. The more you learn
about commercial
roofing before making
your decisions, the
better the outcome

5. All commercial roofs are constructed the same way
Different construction methods are
used depending on the type of roof
designed and the materials that are
chosen for the job. There’s a lot to
learn about commercial roofing, which
is why it’s so important to choose a
reputable company and do your
research before you commit to
Myth #1

6. There’s no need to worry about wrinkles in the
membrane of a new roof because they won’t leak if
they’re sealed
While wrinkles may not pose an
immediate problem, they can create
serious problems for your roof later on.
In fact, roofing manufacturers like for
them to be repaired immediately during
the installation process, and even set
specific instructions for how they are to
be repaired
Myth #2

7. You’ll get more waterproofing for your money with a thick
application of asphalt
An overly thin application of
asphalt is bad for your new
commercial roofing, but did
you know that having too
thick of an application is
just as bad?
Myth #3

8. If you install a metal roof, you won’t have to worry about
maintenance
Metal commercial roofing requires very
little maintenance, giving it a huge
boost in popularity. However, this
doesn’t mean that metal roofs have no
need for maintenance at all! Metal
roofing should still be regularly
inspected for problems like
deterioration, backed-out fasteners,
Myth #4

9. You don’t have to inspect your new roof more than once
a year if you don’t feel like it
Inspecting your new roof may not
sound like something that has to be
done on a specific schedule, but
depending on your warranty, it could be
extremely important! If you take a
moment to read through your warranty,
you’ll probably notice a specification for
regular inspections in the maintenance
Myth #5

10. After your new roof is installed, you have to always use
the same roofer for maintenance and repairs, otherwise
you’ll void your warranty
This is another myth that can
actually be true sometimes, but it
usually depends on who provides
your warranty. If your warranty is
provided by the roofer, then you
might be required to use that
roofing company or risk voiding
your warranty
Myth #6

11. It’s totally fine for a roofing contractor to re-cover a roof
that has wet insulation
Not only does insulation fail to
insulate when it’s wet, it causes
deterioration and blisters around it.
Unless you want to risk losing your
entire roof during the next storm,
damp insulation should always be
removed before the roof is re-
covered
Myth #7

12. Elevated Roofing provides the assistance you need to repair problems quickly
and easily. Visit our website to learn about our services or call (469) 305-0010
today to schedule your consultation
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