A roof protects your home and defines its style. At Superior Remodelers, we offer expert roof installation and replacement services in Connecticut to match any design — flat, gabled, or mansard.
Flat roofs are great for modern homes and extra space, but they need regular upkeep due to debris buildup. If you’re considering one, here’s what to know about installation options.
This option is made out of three of more piles of waterproof materials. Because of its design, BURs are excellent fire retardants, attractive around home windows and decks that overlook the roof, and it is the cheapest among the flat roof types. However, BURs are heavy, smelly, and messy to install; approaching the installation in a do-it-yourself manner is not a good idea.
This is a single-ply roof that is fortified with a mineral-based wear surface. They are commonly installed in hot moppings of asphalt or cold adhesives. Unlike the BUR, the modified bitumen is lighter and can be installed through the DIY method. However, it is not fire retardant and is recommended to be used for occupied buildings.
Short for ethylene propylene diene monomer, the materials for this option is made out of rubber. When it is properly applied, it can last up to 25 years. Because of its constitution, it is often installed on roofs that have problems with weathering, inflexibility, and failing joints. However, EPDMs cost more than BURs and it is more vulnerable to being punctured.
It is a blend of propylene polymers and is reinforced with polyester. Among the flat roof options, TPO is a popular choice for those who are into green living; there are no plasticizers added in the material and it does not degrade under UV radiation. TPOs however, are new in the roofing scene. There are still many points for improvement, but if you are interested in its features, there is no harm in trying it out on your home.
The materials in PVCs are reinforced with polyester or glass-fiber mats or scrims. PVC contains plasticizers, stabilizers, and other additives to improve flexibility and other desired properties. PVC also provides energy proficiency because of its inherently light coloring. However, PVCs are not great against cold weather conditions, by virtue of being prone to shattering. It also deteriorates over time and has the tendency to shrink which can potentially cause leaks.
If you are living in Connecticut in towns like Hartford, Newtown, Stamford, and Danbury and are in need of a professional hand when it comes to roof installations, then contact Superior Remodelers at: 888-330-8148 or through our contact page here!
