FLAT ROOFING
Flat Roofing From Isbell Services

Flat Roofing Company
Serving Tuscaloosa, AL & Beyond

What is a Flat Roof?

"A flat roof is a roof which is almost level in contrast to the many types of sloped roofs. The slope of a roof is properly known as its pitch and flat roofs have up to approximately 10°.[1] Flat roofs are an ancient form mostly used in arid climates and allow the roof space to be used as a living space or a living roof." Wikipedia


At Isbell Services,  we provide a variety of roofing services including roof repairs and roof replacements for flat roofs. We have been working with flat roofs for over 25 years and would be happy to assist you with any and all of your roofing needs. When you need a roofing company in the Tuscaloosa area, look no further than our team. Call today to learn more about our roofing options!

Flat House Roofing

Types of Materials Used for Flat Roofs

Flat roofs are found in factories, warehouses, big and small box stores, apartment buildings, public structures, and schools/universities. A flat roof’s design is both efficient and economical. There are many types of commercial roofing systems for buildings with flat roofs, some of these include:


  • Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Membrane 
  • Modified Bitumen Roofing
  • Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) 
  • PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
  • Thermoset (EPDM) Roof Membrane


At our roofing company, we work with a variety of roofing materials. If you have any questions or want to learn more, reach out to us!

Facts About Flat Roofing 

"Are you thinking about installing a flat roof on your home or commercial property? Here are 70 essential facts about flat roofing to help you choose the best material for your needs and budget.  To help you navigate this list, it is broken down into the following categories:


Flat Roof Materials – overview of different technologies, used in low slope roofing.


Cost of Materials – price variations between single-ply, built-up, and rolled roofs.

Installation – different ways to install various types of materials.


Longevity – the estimated and actual length of in-service use for different types of flat roofing.


Durability – practical overview of puncture strength, foot traffic, UV exposure, and withstanding elements by different flat roof technologies.


Maintenance & Repair – an in-depth look at the easy (or difficulty) of fixing/repairing under different weather conditions.

Unique Applications/Benefits

Energy Efficiency – comparison solar reflectivity between black roofs (Rubber/EPDM, Built-up and rolled roofing) and white single-ply roofs (PVC / TPO / White EPDM)



Environmental Impact – will the certain type of material be recycled at the end of its life, or go straight to the landfill?"

 

 http://www.roofcalc.org/70-facts-flat-roofing/

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