The roof over your warehouse has been patched so many times the patches have patches. Or you’re managing a strip of storefronts, and every heavy afternoon storm means another bucket in another tenant’s back room. You need a commercial roof installation in Daytona Beach that stops the leaks for good, and you need it done without shutting the business down for weeks.
That’s a big decision with a lot riding on it. A commercial roof is a major expense, the system choices are confusing, and a bad install can mean damaged inventory, unhappy tenants and an insurance headache. You deserve a clear plan, in writing, before anyone tears anything off.
APC Roofing handles commercial repair, re-roofing and new installs across Volusia County from our Holly Hill office. We’re GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and your inspection and estimate are free. Call 386-259-8425 to set up a walk-through.
Choosing the right commercial roof system
Most commercial buildings around Daytona Beach have flat or low-slope roofs, and there’s no single best membrane. The right one depends on your building, how it’s used and what’s on the roof. These are the systems we install:
TPO. A single-ply membrane, usually white, with seams that are heat-welded into one continuous sheet. It reflects a lot of sunlight, which helps in Florida heat. See our page on TPO roofing in Daytona Beach.
EPDM. A synthetic rubber membrane that stays flexible and handles the building’s expansion and contraction well. Its seams are joined with adhesive and tape rather than heat. More on EPDM roofing in Daytona Beach.
Built-up and modified bitumen. Multi-layer asphalt-based systems that are thick and tough, a good fit for roofs that get regular foot traffic from service techs.
Metal. For commercial buildings with enough slope, standing seam and other metal panels shed water fast and stand up to wind.
We’ll explain why we’re recommending one over another for your building, and you make the call.
Built for coastal wind and heat
A commercial roof near the coast has to be installed for the wind it will see, not just the rain. Wind pulls hardest at the corners and perimeter of a flat roof, so the membrane needs more fasteners or stronger adhesion there than in the middle. Florida’s building code sets those requirements for your site, and the edge metal around the roof has to be rated to stay on in high wind. Loose edge metal is often where a commercial roof starts to peel back in a hurricane.
Salt air is the second concern, especially on buildings closer to the beach. It corrodes exposed fasteners, metal edges and rooftop equipment curbs faster than it does inland, so the metal components should be chosen with that in mind.
Heat is the third. A dark roof gets very hot by midafternoon, and that heat ages the membrane and works against your air conditioning. A white or reflective surface keeps the roof cooler.
Getting water off the roof
Flat roofs aren’t actually flat. They need a slight slope to move water to drains, scuppers or gutters, and many older buildings don’t have enough of it. Standing water after a storm speeds up wear and finds any weak seam.
A new installation is the best chance to fix that. Tapered insulation boards can build slope into the roof, and small ridges called crickets can steer water around rooftop units and toward the drains. Drains and scuppers should be sized for the kind of downpours this area gets every summer afternoon.
Rooftop equipment and penetrations
HVAC units, exhaust fans, vent stacks and pipes all interrupt the membrane, and that’s where most commercial leaks start. Each one needs its own proper flashing detail. When units have to be lifted or disconnected during the work, we coordinate with your HVAC contractor.
Tear-off or recover?
Sometimes a new membrane can go over the existing roof. That only makes sense when the old roof is dry, the deck is sound and the code allows another layer. If moisture has gotten into the insulation, covering it traps the water and the new roof will blister and fail early. Testing for wet areas before deciding is part of a good estimate.
Keeping your business open during the work
Most of the time, commercial roof work can be done while the building stays in use. The key is planning it with you:
- The old roof comes off in sections, and only as much as can be closed back up that day, so an afternoon storm doesn’t reach the space below.
- Loud work like drilling into a steel deck can be scheduled around your busiest hours.
- Adhesive odors can be kept out of the building by covering nearby air intakes while products cure.
- Debris goes down by chute or lift into a dumpster placed where it won’t block customers or deliveries.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. We walk the roof, check drains, edges and equipment, and look for moisture under the membrane.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll get photos, a recommended system with the reasons behind it, and a written scope that spells out insulation, edge metal and drainage. If repair makes more sense than replacement, we’ll tell you, and our commercial roof repair team can take care of it.
- Your roof gets installed and the site gets cleaned up. We phase the work around your operations and leave the property clean.
Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Putting off a failing commercial roof rarely saves money. Water that gets into the insulation spreads under the membrane, and each storm adds to the area that eventually has to be replaced.
Commercial roofing questions
How long does a commercial roof installation take?
The size of the roof drives most of it, along with how much wet insulation has to come out and the weather. You’ll get a realistic schedule with your estimate.
Which is better for my building, TPO or EPDM?
Both work well in the right spot. TPO is usually white and reflective, which helps with Florida heat. EPDM is very flexible and easy to repair. The deck, the equipment on the roof and how you use the building all factor in.
Do you work in Ormond Beach and Port Orange?
Yes. We serve commercial buildings across the Greater Daytona Beach area. See our commercial roofing page for more.
Will a new roof lower my cooling costs?
A reflective membrane and new insulation can help, but the amount varies by building, so we won’t promise a number.
Plan your commercial roof installation in Daytona Beach
Call 386-259-8425 or request a free estimate online.
The goal is a roof your business can stop worrying about: dry inventory, quiet tenants and a clean permit record for the building. Your satisfaction is our reputation.
