Do you own a tall or commercial building and cannot choose a roofing material for your building? If yes, you don’t need to worry as you are at the right place to get your questions answered. For the skyscrapers, the material is energy-saving, cost-friendly, inexpensive, and easy to install, which is the best for your building.

You not only need to consider the roof material, but there are two common types of roofings, steep-slope and low slope, and low-slope is best for the skyscrapers. When you talk about the materials, Polyvinyl chloride roofs, metal roofing, TPO roofing, and modified bitumen roofs are considered one of the best roofs for the skyscrapers or the commercial buildings.

Two Types Of Roofings:

The most common  two types of roofs are:

• Steep-slope roof
• Low slope roof
  

Steep-Slope Roofs:
Steep roofs are steeper than 3:12, and the steep slope helps shed the water from the roofs into the gutters and other conveniences. These roofs are not only for household applications but also for commercial and skyscrapers buildings.

Some famous steep-slope roofing materials are:

• Asphalt Shingles
• Slate
• Wood Shingles
• Metal Panels

Low-Slope Roofs:
These roofs are more common for commercial buildings because of their cost-effectiveness. For big commercial buildings like hospitals, or office towers, it is impractical, difficult, and expensive to install steep-slope roofs

Any roof that is less steep than 3:12 is considered a low-slope roof. Sometimes, it is also called a flat roof, but it is not flat because a little slope is always required for water drainage

Best Roofing For Skyscrapers:

We need to check several things for tall or commercial buildings before buying and installing a new roof. These include cost-effectiveness, durability, long-life, cost-friendliness, maintenance, extra-protection, etc. The materials that are considered best for skyscrapers are:

• PVC Roofing
• Metal Roofing
• TPO Roofing
• Modified Bitumen Roofing etc.

Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing:
Also, when it comes to skyscrapers or commercial buildings, polyvinyl chloride is one of the best roofing materials. So why does PVC has so many benefits to offer? It is because PVC requires low maintenance and, most importantly, it is long-lasting.

Not only this, but it saves energy costs because of its reflective white surface. Yes, we know that it is expensive to install a PVC roof, but its durability, long life, easy maintenance, and energy saving are some qualities that make PVC worth buying regardless of the cost.

Metal Roofing:
Although metal roofing requires a specific installation process, it is also one of the most suitable roofing materials for skyscrapers. Metal roofs last up to 30 years, so who doesn’t want to invest in such durable roofing?

One thing you need to remember is, unlike PVC roofings, the durability of metal roofs fails to prevent leakage and can develop leaks. So regular maintenance is required to keep the metal roof in good condition and make it serve its purpose.

Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing:
Thermoplastic Polyolefin is inexpensive, easy to install, and requires less maintenance. Compared to PVC and metal roofing, it is not that durable (with 10-20 years of lifespan). Still, it is considered one of the best roofing options for commercial buildings because of its convenient installation and affordability.

Not only this, but TPO roofs are also resistant to exposure to chemicals, ultraviolet radiation, and ozone too. So it can be said that these roofs offer excellent energy efficiency. So it does not matter that these roofs cannot replace metal and PVC because they have other important benefits.

Modified Bitumen Roofing:
Modified bitumen roofing means it has a bitumen combined with a polymer modifier with a reinforcement layer. Sometimes, bitumen roofing comes with granules or foil laminates on its surface, providing extra roof protection.

Moreover, the modified bitumen roofing comes with multiple layers like base sheets or piles, surface membranes, etc., enabling the roof to be extra protection for the building it is used on. Like all other famous roofings, it is also considered flexible and durable.

Conclusion:

If you want the most durable and the best roof for your big and tall buildings, you should always consider low-slope roofing that is easy to install and inexpensive for commercial and big buildings. They also last longer and are energy and cost-efficient. 

Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofings, metal roofings, PVC roofing, and modified bitumen roofing are the best as they are durable and require low maintenance comparatively. We hope that this article proved useful for you and answered all your roofing-related queries.