When building a new warehouse, you need to make sure that you are making the right decisions to keep the building useful for quite some time. If the warehouse is too small, you will outgrow it quickly. If it is too big, you have space that goes to waste. One of the decisions you have to make about your warehouse is what kind of roof you want on it. Depending on the size, you may need a flat roof on your warehouse. You need to talk to your roofing contractor to see if you need a flat roof and what will need to be done to ensure that the roof will stay in good shape.
Weight
One problem with flat roofs is that they can end up carrying a lot of weight. This is especially true in places that get a lot of snow. Snow is much heavier than people think, especially wet snow. All the weight of that snow can add up, leaving your roof carrying a heavy load. Flat roofs, unlike peaked roofs, can't shed snow on their own. That means that the weight of the snow is left on the roof, which can cause damage. Talk to the contractor about what kind of support your roof will need to hold up under all that weight. The roofer and the builder can work together to make sure that the interior structure of your building can support the weight of the roof with any additional weight, such as from snow.
Type
You will also have to talk to your roofing contractor about what kind of flat roof should go on your warehouse. There are a number of materials that can go on your roof. The materials have pros and cons, and your roofer can help you understand what they are and help you pick which type of roof will work best for you. For example, a modified bitumen roof is fairly durable, with a good lifespan. However, it is more expensive than other types of flat roofs and can take longer to install. On the other hand, a single membrane roof is generally less costly and is quicker and easier to install, but it isn't as durable as a modified bitumen roof.
If you are building a warehouse for your business, you need to ensure that it will last for a while. Talk to a roofing contractor to get the best information about a warehouse roof. For more information on roofing, contact a company near you.
When you have something you like inside a jar, you probably put a lid on it — right? In a way, you can think of your house in the same manner. You like and value the items inside, along with the inside of the house itself. So, it only makes sense that you would protect the interior of your home with a lid. That lid is your roof.
Keep that perspective in mind as you read this blog. Learning more about roofing will feel more interesting if you remember what a roof does: it protects the inside of the home and the people who live in it.