About Modified Bitumen Roofing
Great Lakes Commercial & Industrial Roofing installs and maintains a wide variety of commercial roofing systems, including modified bitumen roofing. One of the most common low-slope roofing systems, asphalt-based modified bitumen is produced in rolls and either torch-applied or manufactured to be self-adhesive. The strength and durability of modified bitumen is determined by the number of layers in the installation.
Benefits of Modified Bitumen
Modified bitumen is specially designed to cover a flat roof on a commercial or industrial building. The combination of engineered polymers and high-strength reinforcement is what produces the rubber-like qualities and long material life.
- Proven performance. Modified roof systems have a long track record of durability and proven performance. While they have a shorter lifespan than other roofing materials, this downside is generally offset by low overall cost.
- Competitive lifecycle cost. Modified Bitumen roofs are one of the most proven roof systems and can last up to 25 years, resulting in excellent cost savings. However, skilled installation is required to achieve the maximum lifespan.
- Multiple application methods. Modified bitumen usually comes in rolls that are applied with a hot torch, although there are also self-adhesive and cold-process systems.
- Coating options. A modified bitumen system can include “cool” roof coatings applied at installation or as part of maintenance to protect the surface and reflect UV rays.
- Available as part of a hail-, wind- or fire-rated roofing system.
Great Lakes Commercial & Industrial Roofinginstalls the toughest modified bitumen membranes available. Our installers are highly trained to ensure long material life and lower lifecycle costfor an excellent return on roofing investment.
Great Lakes Commercial & Industrial Roofing can explain more about the benefits of modified bitumen and other roofing systems during an initial free consultation. Give us a call today at (877) 938-9318, or you can fill out our online form.