Residential Flat Roofing Contractor

While traditional roofing materials like tiles and shingles are great for the average, pitched roof; they are a poor fit for residential flat roofing. A Flat roof isn't very effective at removing standing water, so it tends to puddle and pool on the surface of your home. If you were to use these traditional roofing materials, water would quickly begin to leak into your home. Imagine a waterfall in your living room. Yikes!

Instead, residential flat roofing requires special considerations. With John Beal Roofing, we make sure to provide a variety of roofing solutions such as flat roof replacement or repair that is designed specifically for the kind of standing water your roof is likely to face. When it comes to the flat roof surface, it uses different materials than what you would use on a pitched roof but will provide much better protection.

Of all the flat roofing options on the market, John Beal Roofing recommends TPO roofing. It's a system that is backed by our roofing contractors.

What Kinds of Flat Roofing We Work With

TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roofing

is a flat roofing solution that has continued to grow in popularity since it was first introduced in the 1990s. A TPO roof offers exceptional protection without breaking the homeowner’s bank thanks to an extremely easy roof installation process.

Made of rubber, ethylene, and propylene; TPO is bonded using a variety of fillers (such as talc or fiberglass). When combined, these materials make a TPO roof one of the strongest solutions available to flat roofs. TPO is also offered in three different widths, thereby reducing the number of seams. The fewer seams, the less of a chance that water could find it’s way into your home.

The average lifespan of TPO roofing is 15 to 20 years.

Here are a few other options available to homeowners with residential flat roofing.

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)

is a single-ply rubber roofing membrane, installed using an acrylic bonding agent. It is one of the easier flat roofing solutions to install, even for roofs with unusual layouts. Because it is easier to apply, homeowners save time and money during installation.

One disadvantage of EPDM is that its rubber surface tends to heat up in the sun, which can have a negative impact on the heating & cooling bill of the homeowner. This should be considered when the homeowner is considering which roof might be best for them.

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

is another great flat roof solution for those with residential flat roofing. While more expensive than EPDM, PVC roofing is also more durable. This roofing solution is known to be able to withstand up to 300 pounds per inch, exceeding the industry standard of 200 pounds per inch by 50%. The strength of this material adds to its lifespan. While other flat roofing lasts 15 to 20 years, PVC can last as long as 30 years! An incredible amount of time, given the damage inflicted on many flat roofs.

Another benefit of PVC roofing is that it is more energy-efficient. PVC is offered in the color white, which can reflect up to 78% of the sun’s rays away from your home, rather than absorbing it like EPDM.

Built-Up Roofing (BUR)

is an older method of flat roofing but remains effective. BUR is often called “tar and gravel roofing” because of the materials used to make it. Because BUR is extremely heavy, it is uncommonly used for residential flat roofing, reserved for commercial properties that can bear the weight.

Modified Bitumen

is comparable to BUR, only two other substances are added: rubber and elastomers. Installing modified bitumen roofing can also be a difficult and expensive process, which makes it more applicable to commercial roofing.

Silicon Spray

is a spray, applied to the surface of your flat roof. It offers better leak protection and is easier to install than installing rubber or tar on your roof. The materials used in this spray can be quite costly, though, which many homeowners are not willing to pay – no matter how well it protects their roof.

Our Roofers Are Ready for Your Flat Roofing Systems

John Beal Roofing is the roofing company to call for all of your flat roof maintenance needs. We have over 50 years of experience in the industry, and we are dedicated to providing our customers with quality services that will leave them satisfied. Working with our

If you’re interested in learning more about which residential flat roofing might be best for your home, reach out to John Beal Roofing to have a professional roofer come look at your home. We’ll provide you with a FREE estimate for your flat roof repair or any of our other flat roof services, so you can make an empowered decision about what’s right for your home. Our estimates also come with the John Beal Low Price Guarantee! If you can find a better quote anywhere, we’ll match it or pay you $100! See offer for more details*