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Flat roofs and extremely low slope roofs need a gravity-proof roofing solution. It appears that the new single ply membrane roofing materials may be just the thing. The commercial buildings you mention very likely are covered with one of the many different types of single ply membrane roofs.
The new single ply membranes are actually synthetic compounds that can be mechanically fastened or glued down to your roof deck. Some of the materials are synthetic rubbers while others are special PVC plastics. There are several other types as well. All seem to have very respectable life spans. Warranties of 20 or more years are not uncommon.
One distinct advantage these new membranes offer is the possibility of seam elimination. Seams in the traditional asphalt systems were usually the first place water might enter. If your low slope roof has no chimney or plumbing / heating vent pipe penetrations, it is possible to cover the roof with one giant piece of roofing material. It is like "shrink-wrapping" your roof! Believe it or not, some of the materials come in 50 foot widths.
Smaller width pieces are often used for residential Burlington roofing projects. They are easier to handle and there are special adhesives, solvents, and tapes that assure leak free performance at the seams. These membrane roofing systems also permit you to upgrade your house insulation. You can install high performance insulations on the roof deck before the membranes are applied. Often a thin one half inch thick fiberboard sheet is placed on the insulation or roof deck before the single ply membrane is attached. The fiber board helps to protect the underside of the membrane from defects in the roofing deck.
The cost of the single ply membranes is not too bad. A typical job that requires no removal of old roofing might cost between $250 - 400 per square. One square of roofing equals 100 square feet of roofing area. This cost will vary depending upon how many obstacles are in or near your Burlington roof, whether you decide to upgrade your insulation, and the overall quality of the roofing membrane you choose to use. For sake of comparison, a standard shingle roof on a house might cost between $60 - 80 per square.
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