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Chicago Commercial Roof Replacement – New TPO Roof

Commercial Flat Roof ChicagoHere at Smart Roofing Inc. we are experts with residential and commercial roofs alike. From flat roof maintenance, to complete flat roof replacement, Smart Roofing Inc. knows all the ins and outs of the commercial roof trade, especially in Chicago. Multi-family properties, commercial warehouses, or residential flat roofs are all roofs we have experience replacing or repairing. All single ply-membranes, such as TPO, EPDM, and PVC, along with skylight replacement, and necessary perimeter sheet metal pieces, we have done it all, and with over 25 years of experience in the Chicagoland area.

A commercial roof installation in Chicago requires more manpower, coordination, and strategy than a regular residential roof. Specific building code requirements, architect details, and safety specifications are also very important when replacing a commercial roof in Chicago. Smart Roofing Inc. has experience with all of those elements, having done a multitude of commercial flat roof replacements and roof repairs in Chicago over the last 25 years. Our project managers are very well coordinated and have extensive safety training to ensure the crews doing the work are safe and the building owners are protected. We have been working with architects since we started in the roofing industry, so we know how to get down to the details, which also ensures we follow building codes.

Aside from coordination and attention to detail, Smart Roofing Inc. has the knowledge of working with a variety of commercial flat roof materials needed to get the job done. We have done flat roofs with TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), and PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Whether the membranes need to be welded together, TPO and PVC, or adhered together with pressure sensitive adhesive tapes, EPDM, we will make sure that your new roof will not leak and look great. Flat roof replacements often call for new levels of insulation, usually insulation R-value of 30, and most buildings also need tapered insulation to create proper slopes. Creating saddles, or crickets, from tapered insulation to avoid standing water behind curbs is something of a specialty for our guys. We have worked with a variety of methods, such as mechanically attached roof systems, ballasted roof systems, induction welded roof systems, and fully adhered adhered roof systems. Our sheet metal crews have done miles of perimeter flashings for commercial flat or barrel roofs, so you can expect only the best. Every little detail matters when working on a commercial roof, and the professionals at Smart Roofing Inc. know every way to make your roof last as long as possible.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your Chicago Roofing Contractor with plenty of experience with commercial flat roofs. From roof assessments and repairs to installations of virtually every type of new residential roof and commercial roof, our commitment to excellence, stellar customer service, and exceptional results are the “SMART” roofing difference. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, to learn more, or email us for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

Extending Life of Aged Commercial Roof in Arlington Heights, Illinois by 10 Years with Andek Polaroof RAC Urethane Liquid Membrane

The roofing experts at Smart Roofing Inc. have recently recovered an aged modified bitumen roof on a multi-family building in Arlington Heights, Illinois for a fraction of the cost of a regular roof replacement while providing an additional long-lasting, waterproof roofing layer. It was done using Andek Polaroof RAC Urethane liquid membrane. Andek Polaroof RAC is tough and elastic with high tensile strength and good puncture resistance and contains corrosion-inhibiting pigments for protection against rust and acid rain.

The membrane goes over properly cleaned, existing roofing with extra attention to detail around problem areas such as seams, low spots, or changes of slope. Andek Polaroof RAC is applied seamlessly, eliminating the need to worry about old seams separating and allowing water in. Andek is also a reflective layer, meaning it does not get hot with the sun exposure, lowering your cooling bills. It withstands all weather conditions, from freezing winter nights to hot summer afternoons, typical Chicago weather, and comes with a 10-year warranty!

Andek Polaroof RAC membrane is a great choice for commercial and residential building owners where a complete roof replacement might not be possible or cost prohibitive. Polaroof RAC, being a relatively affordable option, offers amazing quality and look, and provides a superb waterproofing option for aging roofs.POLAROOF RAC

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If you are thinking of having your roof repaired or replaced, contact the roofing experts at Smart Roofing, Inc.at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about our roof products and services, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your other residential or commercial roofing needs.  

Repairing a Wind Damaged Commercial TPO Roof in Chicago

Smart Roofing, Inc. recently repaired this commercial TPO roof in Chicago where the original roof was blown off by the wind. (Windy City, indeed!) This 4-story roof repair was an insurance claim which also included masonry repairs to the building.

What is TPO?
Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is a single-ply reflective roofing membrane made from polyprophylene and ethylene-propylene rubber polymerized together. It is typically installed in a fully adhered or mechanically attached system, allowing the white membrane to remain exposed throughout the life of the roof.

This roof system features the Carlisle Sure Weld TPO roof over R-30 ISO insulation and includes a 20-year roof system warranty.

The Importance of Commercial Roof Maintenance & Repair

The roof is a commercial building’s first line of defense from natural hazards such as wind, rain, fire, hail, ice, snow, and extreme heat. It is also the most vulnerable part of your building. Every day, your roof is exposed to weather and other elements that may contribute to decay and deterioration, increasing the risk of damage to the roof itself and the contents below it.

The International Building Code (IBC), which sets safety standards for commercial building, requires that roofs “serve to protect the building.” Having a roof that “protects the building” starts with design, materials selection, and installation at the time a facility is built or remodeled—events that occur infrequently and may be outside the scope of most businesses’ ongoing activity. But it also includes a regular program of inspection, maintenance, and repair—activities that should be part of your operational planning in order to prolong the useful life of your roof and make sure it does its job in protecting your business from weather damage.

Contact SMART Roofing, Inc. today at 847.797.0404 for your commercial and residential roof maintenance & repair.

Excerpt from Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Chicago Carlisle Syntec PVC Roof System – Commercial Project

SMART ROOFING, INC. commences roof replacement at one of Chicago’s largest state-of-the-art food processing & cold storage freezer facilities. The approximately 120,000-square-foot facility is one of the first of a new generation of food facilities that completely separates raw product operations from cooked product operations, and incorporates innovative refrigeration and ventilation systems. A sanitary walk-on ceiling separates processing and maintenance operations by creating space above all the production areas. The new roof system will include a Carlisle Syntec Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane – the most trusted membrane type – used for decades of waterproofing protection in Europe and North America. PVC’s popularity stems from its dependable, heat-welded seams, high reflectivity, superior physical attributes and resistance to water, chemicals, grease, fire and punctures. Carlisle provides the industry’s most comprehensive line of Air & Vapor Barrier products includes self-adhering sheet membranes, spray- and roller-applied air & vapor barriers and fluid-applied, vapor-permeable air barriers. Each commercial roofing system has its own performance characteristics and distinct advantages. SMART Roofing is a commercial roofer that has worked extensively to install, maintain and repair each of these roof systems. During this time, we have acquired vast knowledge and expertise on the intricacies and nuance of each roofing system. This knowledge, coupled with our size and experience, enables us to evaluate your facility’s particular roofing characteristics and effectively recommend roofing solutions that will meet your needs.

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