Flat Roof Repair, Replacement, and Installation in Fargo, Grand Forks & Nearby Areas

Experts for residential and commercial flat roofing in ND & MN

Heat fusion. The challenge of sealing seams in flat roofing materials is sometimes met with the flame from a heat gun.

Deciding what type of flat roof is best for your building is challenging. Some flat roofing treatments are equally suitable for new construction or re-roofing applications, while others are not. Some flat roofing materials offer advantages in large-scale commercial projects but cause problems with smaller residential roofs. When choosing a flat roofing material, energy performance, maintenance requirements, and installation costs are other factors.

Vita Roofing offers services such as flat roof repair and maintenance and flat roof installations for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Our experienced team of roofers can help you select the right type of roof for your home or commercial building or evaluate your existing flat roof to suggest the proper repairs.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a free estimate. We serve customers in Fergus Falls, Grand Forks, Fargo and surrounding North Dakota & Minnesota areas.

Hire a roofing contractor with installation expertise

Even the best roofing material can fail if it’s not installed correctly. That’s why hiring a roofing contractor with the resources to complete a first-class installation is essential. These resources include a courteous, well-trained crew, proper equipment and tools to do the job, and experience with the roofing material you wish to install. 

The brief descriptions below will provide some guidance when selecting a flat roof.

Flat roof solutions for commercial and residential applications

• Built-up roofing (BUR) has a long history. This “old-school” flat roof treatment involves the application of roofing felt (tar paper) and asphalt-based roofing tar, often in multiple layers. A top gravel or reflective coating layer is required to reduce heat gain and improve durability. Maintenance and repair work usually require more felt and coating layers to be applied. Over time, this adds weight to the roof and increases the mess and expense of its eventual removal. Though BUR remains an economical option, it can’t compete with more modern flat roofing materials in terms of low maintenance, lightweight, and durability.
• Modified bitumen works well on residential & small-scale commercial flat roofs. Because it comes in 3-ft.-wide rolls, modified bitumen roofing is easy to handle and apply. You roll out the material so that seams overlap. Seams can be fused with a torch or sealed with unique adhesive. The roof surface gets a reflective coating for durability and reduced heat absorption.
• EPDM Roofing has a good track record. Despite its exotic chemical derivation, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM for short) has the look and feel of an everyday rubber inner tube. EPDM comes in large rolls and is well-suited to an application over any large, flat roof surface, providing the substrate is clean and uniform. The flexible rubber material is glued to the roof substrate and adjacent EPDM sections (Installation with mechanical fasteners is also possible). An EPDM roof can easily last 20 years with minimal maintenance, but its dark tone absorbs tremendous heat. A reflective top coating is essential to prolong the life of this single-ply roof and reduce cooling costs. Alternatively, you can pay extra for an EPDM membrane with a white top layer.
• PVC roofing offers top performance for a premium price. This single-ply roofing material is made from polyvinyl chloride, the same high-performance plastic used in plumbing pipes. Like EPDM, PVC is most frequently used on larger commercial roofing jobs. Seams between PVC sheets are welded together with a specially designed heat gun. The resulting membrane is impervious to moisture, with excellent durability. Because PVC roofing is naturally white, it has excellent heat-reflective qualities without coating or extra treatment.   
• TPO roofing is a light, affordable, single-ply option. TPO is short for thermo-plastic olephine, the chemical composition of this fabric-like roofing material. TPO represents a newer roofing technology still being refined by different manufacturers. The material comes in rolls of different sizes, making it suitable for various flat roof projects. It can be installed with adhesives, mechanical fasteners, or heat welding. Like EPDM and PVC roofing, TPO requires a clean, uniform substrate; it can’t be installed directly over existing roofing material. Although TPO usually costs less than EPDM or PVC, it doesn’t yet have the same track record of proven performance.

Get a free estimate for any of our quality flat roof services

Vita Roofing is experienced in a wide range of flat roof services for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings in Fargo, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Moorhead, West Fargo, Jamestown, Thief River Falls, East Grand Forks, and nearby towns and cities. It doesn't matter if you are looking for flat roof repair or installing a new roof; our professionals will inspect your building, review all the options, and answer any questions. We take the time to ensure you can make an informed decision when protecting your home or business.

To schedule an appointment for a free quote for flat roof replacement, repair, or installation, call us at 1-844-268-7700 or email us to get started.

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