SHOULD YOUR COMMERCIAL BUILDING HAVE A FLAT OR PITCHED ROOF?

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SHOULD YOUR COMMERCIAL BUILDING HAVE A FLAT OR
PITCHED ROOF?
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• The decision as to what type of roof your
  commercial building should have, is one that
  shouldnt be rushed, and youll need to think
  carefully about not just the needs of the
  business, but the building itself. Will a flat
  roof provide you with the type of protection you
  require, or will a pitched roof be better suited
  to the building?
• To help you decide upon whether a flat roof would
  work best for your commercial building, here is a
  short list of the pros and cons, which in turn,
  will help highlight the pros and cons of pitched
  roofs, and make your decision, a breeze!

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• Flat roof advantages
• If you decide to have a flat roof installed on
  your commercial building, you could benefit from
  the following
• Cheaper to build and maintain
• Costs are always important, whether yours is a
  fledgling enterprise or a mature one, and flat
  roofs are significantly cheaper than pitched
  ones. Because they can be safely installed by a
  smaller roofing team, the materials cost less,
  and repairs will also be cheaper, flat roofs are
  a great option for anyone looking to minimize the
  impact on their budget.

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• More flexible in what you can do with them
• While the roof itself isnt flexible, of course,
  what you can do with it, is. Air conditioning
  units can be installed on a flat roof instead of
  on the ground, you can grow a garden up there and
  even hold social events.
• Reduce your energy bills
• Solar panels can easily be installed on a flat
  roof, and if you dont yet know the energy saving
  power of a solar system, its become increasingly
  popular in the last decades. Helping you to
  reduce your utility bills with a renewable energy
  source, a flat roof with solar panels is a smart
  move for the future not just of your business,
  but of the planet.

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• Flat roof insulation, such as cool roofs, can
  also help you reduce your energy bills.
• Theyre easier to access and install
• A flat roof can be installed relatively quickly,
  which as weve already discussed, can save you
  money on labor costs, but it also means that your
  project will be completed quicker.
• Because flat roofs are easy to access,
  maintenance, repairs and upgrades can easily be
  carried out, and inspecting the roof yourself, is
  far safer than with a pitched roof.

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• Flat roof disadvantages
• If the following disadvantages could impact your
  commercial building, you might be better off
  having a pitched roof installed
• They are best for smaller buildings
• The bigger a flat roof is, the more unstable it
  becomes, and if your commercial, building is a
  large size, you may need to change the weight
  distribution of the buildings interior to
  improve stability.

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• Flat roofs have a limited lifespan
• While a flat roof will easily last for as long as
  15 years, you might find that it needs to be
  replaced after this period of time. However,
  replacing it may still cost less than having a
  pitched roof installed on your building in the
  first instance.
• Ponding can become an issue
• With a good drainage system, a flat roof
  shouldnt experience too many issues with water
  drainage, but have your roof installed by an
  inexperienced company, and you could face
  problems with ponding.

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• Shrinkage may occur
• Some membranes used in the construction of flat
  roofs are susceptible to UV radiation, which
  shrinks the membrane, and shrinks the roof.
• Flat roofs are often a cost-effective choice for
  commercial buildings, but if your budget
  stretches to a pitched roof, this could also
  prove a viable option. For more detailed guidance
  on what roof to choose for your commercial
  property, consult with an Atlas Roofing
  representative.

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  repair experts in the Miami, Broward and West
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