(316) 927-2233This serves as the introduction to a series of articles and guides put together for owners and property managers of buildings with flat roofs (“low slope). We have collected our own team’s experience and recommendations for flat roofing systems with the intent to share best practices on installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement projects. In an effort to develop the highest skilled commercial roofing team in our industry, this collection began as an internal knowledge base and professional training curriculum by compiling team findings, customer feedback, warranty data, installation tips, decision protocols, and management checklists. However, we have decided to share our findings with the public in this web series in order to best arm building owners with the resources to make informed decisions for each unique situation and to raise the quality standards of our industry as a whole.
“Flat” roofing isn’t always (and shouldn’t be) perfectly flat. Within the roofing industry, you will interchangeably hear the terms “flat” and “low-slope” roofing, or sometimes “commercial” roofing. We generally consider it “flat” if the slope is below 2/12 pitch. Many properties have both sections of flat and steep slope roofs. While all the links below in this series are focused on flat roofing, we also do steep-slope roofing for both commercial and residential customers. More information is available within the rest of our Learning Center or in the Steep Slope/Residential Materials Series.
Rhoden Roofing serves commercial roofing projects across the lower Midwest: specifically Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. With almost 20 years in business and a growing commercial projects team of 25 people, this Learning Center collection on commercial roofing collectively represents hundreds of years of combined field and project management experience. We continue to expand this resource – an effort which recognizes that there are always opportunities to learn, share, grow, and get just a little bit better every day. From the Rhoden Roofing team, we sincerely hope it will help you make informed decisions for the longevity of your roofing system.
This article is the master directory page for our ‘Commercial and Low-Slope Roofing Series. Learn more about:
- Flat Roofing Basics: Info for New Building Owners or Property Managers
- System Types & Surface Materials
- TPO vs EPDM
- TPO vs PVC
- Mechanically Attached vs Fully Adhered Roofing Systems
- Black Roofs vs White Roofs
- Inverted Roof Systems: A Complete Guide to Design, Installation, Costs & Benefits
- Is a Metal Roof Right for My Commercial Property in Wichita?
- Steep Slope/Residential Roofing Materials Series Directory
- Substrate Systems & Components
- Commercial Roof Decking Guide: Comparing Wood, Metal, & Concrete for Low-Slope Roofs
- Polyiso Insulation vs EPS Insulation
- What Do I Need to Know About Tapered Roofing Insulation Panels?
- What Is Cover Board and When Does it Make Sense to Include in a Low-Slope Roofing System?
- DensDeck vs Fiberboard: Which Cover Board Is Best for Low Slope Roofs?
- Individual Flat Roof Components
- Inspection & Maintenance
- Common Failure Points for Low Slope Commercial Roofs: Part 1 – Installation Issues
- Common Failure Points for Low Slope Commercial Roofs: Part 2 – Materials Failure
- Common Failure Points for Low Slope Commercial Roofs: Part 3 – Drainage Issues
- What to Do If a Storm Damages Your Roof
- 5 Common Causes of Commercial Roof Damage in Wichita
- How Does Ponding Water Negatively Affect My Commercial Flat Roof?
- Delaying Replacement: Service Life Extension Options, Forecasting, and Cash Planning
- What Is a Flute-fill Retrofit on a Commercial Metal Roof and When Does It Make Sense?
- Retrofit vs. Replacement: What’s the Best Option for Your Commercial Metal Roof?
- Will a Commercial Roof Maintenance Plan Save Me Money?
- Layover vs Remove-and-Replace On a Membrane Roof: When Does it Make Sense?
- Fleeceback vs. Standard Membranes for Low-Slope Roofs
- Flat Roof Coatings – What Are They and When Are They Appropriate?
- Project Management: Planning, Best Practices, and Working With Contractors
- The Commercial Property Owner’s Playbook: Roofing Without Losing Tenants
- 3 Questions to Ask Your Commercial Roofing Contractor
- Identifying and Evaluating Traveling Roofing Companies (Storm Chasers)
- Is it Legal for Roofing Companies to Waive Insurance Deductibles?
- What Does a Workmanship Warranty Actually Mean?
- What is HAAG Certification & What Does It Cover?
- Miscellaneous and Related Information
