Professional Installation of Membrane Systems

We’re Chicago-Area Commercial Roof Installation Experts

Great Lakes Commercial & Industrial Roofing is a local industrial and commercial roof installation and restoration company. We specialize in membrane systems, including thermoplastic polymer (TPO) and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) roofs. Both are durable flat roofing systems that can protect your commercial or industrial property for many years.

What Is a Membrane Roof?

Membrane roofs are types of “flat” roofs, but this name is a bit of a misnomer. They aren’t actually flat. They have a little bit of a slope so that moisture can drain off since ponding water can eat away at the material. For very low-slope or nearly flat roofs, materials commonly used on steep-slope residential roofs won’t work. For example, you can’t use asphalt shingles, tiles or slate to cover flat roofs. Typically, the minimum slope for a flat roof is ¼ inch per foot, but some slopes are ½ inch per foot.

The term “membrane roofing” refers to a wide variety of roofing materials, including synthetic materials, modified bitumen and synthetic rubber, as well as traditional tar-and-pitch membranes. Modern synthetic roofing materials are more resistant to water, which reduces the chances of leaks.

Single-ply roof membranes like TPO and EPDM are composed of large, individual sheets that are combined to create a single membrane. Seams must be correctly installed by qualified roofers to reduce the chances of leaks.

With proper maintenance, membrane roofs can last 30 years or more. The thicker the membrane, the longer it will last.

Talk to Us Today About Your Roofing Needs

Great Lakes Commercial & Industrial Roofing knows that selecting a roof system can be difficult. We can inspect your roof and provide you with a solution that matches your building’s requirements and your budget. Call us today at (877) 938-9318, or you can fill out our online form.