Commercial Roofing

Our team of expert estimators are factory trained and qualified to offer the commercial customer the best roofing system tailored to their needs. With our years of experience and knowledge in asking the correct questions, our team of experts will automatically determine which roofing system will best suit your needs and maximize your roofing dollar. Our team of installers are factory trained and experienced to install the highest quality roofs, covering all the important details. With over 30 years of experience and thousands of square feet of installations, we are unsurpassed for quality control. This combination, along with our strong customer support is a winning combination. Please look below for a list of the commercial roofing systems we provide.

B.U.R. (Built-up Roofing Systems)

The most popular and conventional roofing systems in the market today. The type of systems under the B.U.R. category are the following:

3 Ply Cap Sheet
4 Ply Cap Sheet
3 Ply Energy Cap (Title 24 Compliant)
4 Ply Energy Cap (Title 24 Compliant)
3 Ply Gravel (Rock Roof)
4 Ply Gravel (Rock Roof)

All B.U.R. Systems are "BUILT-UP" using hot asphalt. B.U.R. is still the most popular roofing systems and the most cost effective. With the introduction of Title 24, some of the B.U.R. Systems are approaching the same pricing as the Single Ply Systems. The biggest drawback to the B.U.R. Systems is the smell of hot asphalt and the noise of the kettle.

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Modified Bitumen (Torch Applied System, Modified Rubber)

Modified Rubber Roofing Systems are applied with a hand held torch. On larger jobs, a "Dragon Wagon" is used. This is a 3' wide machine that is pulled by one technician. Modified Rubber is similar to Single Ply as they both consist of one layer of waterproofing. All drains, metal, and flashing get an extra layer of Modified Rubber. This is what we call "sandwiching the metal" in the Roofing Industry.

The application of a modified rubber roof is more convenient than the B.U.R. System since a kettle and host asphalt is not needed. Pricing of a Modified Bitumen Roof will be similar to the higher end B.U.R. Systems.

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Single Ply Roofing Systems

Single Ply Roofing Systems are a one layer membrane only. Single Ply membranes include PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin). These systems are lightweight, quiet and odorless to install, and usually Title 24 Compliant. It is also the only roofing system that is still under warranty if there is ponding water.

Single Ply Systems are usually more expensive than B.U.R. and Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems. The biggest advantage they have is the warranty is still in effect with ponding water. Any B.U.R. and Modified Bitumen Roofing System that ponds water, the manufacturer will not warranty the roof in these areas. The life expectancy on the single ply roofing systems is usually the longest in the commercial roofing options.

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Cold Applied Roofing Systems (Roof Coatings)

Roof Coatings can extend the roof life by a few years or up to 20 years. Roof Coatings can offer some very distinct advantages over conventional re-roofs:

No Tear-off of existing roof. This allows for a more convenient application.
No Kettle or smell of asphalt.
100% Tax Deductible.
No City Permits needed.

Roof coatings consisting of polyester, emulsion, and a white coating is essentially a new roof with a life expectancy of up to 20 years. Manufacturers Specifications can consist of up to 3 layers of polyester, 20 gallons of emulsion, and 4 gallons of white reflective coating.

The following is a list of buildings we have installed the cold applied roofing systems:

The Grand Wilshire (27 Story High Rise on Wilshire Corridor in Westwood)
Holiday Inn (405 and Sunset Blvd.)
C-2 Pictures (30,000 sq. ft. building in Santa Monica)
Triumph Industries (55,000 sq. ft. building in Los Angeles)
The Wiltern Theatre

If the situation is necessary, our experienced estimators are more than qualified to recommend the Cold Applied Roofing System.

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NDL Roofing Systems

Midwest Roofing and Solar is authorized by numerous manufacturers to install a No Dollar Limit Warranty Roofing System. No Dollar Limit Warranties are 10 year, 12 year, 15 year and 20 year. Midwest Roofing and Solar works with the manufacture to properly install the NDL Roofing System. Very specific materials and roofing details must be followed. The manufacture holds a pre-job conference and performs a post job walk. Any and all items must be addressed before Warranty will be issued to customer. The actual warranty will come from the Manufacturer. If any warranty issues need to be addressed, the manufacture will handle all issues.