Whether you have a small plane hangar, a large jet hangar, a terminal, or a corporate building facility, you have a roof and eventually that roof and its associated roofing system will need attention. That is what Aviator Roofing is all about.
With our decades of commercial roofing experience, Aviator Roofing specializes in most roof types and systems. Unlike many of our competitors, size isn’t an issue. We can handle your roofing needs, regardless of the size or condition.
Most aviation based buildings come in 2 distinct roofing styles, metal or flat. We excel at both, making your choice of roofing contractor an easy one.
Roofing Systems
One of the popular commercial roofing systems, metal roofs are durable and require little maintenance. But they can start deteriorating after 50-75 years. Metal roofs, whether involved in a hangar design or simply covering a conventionally designed facility building, have special needs, unique concerns, and potential areas of risk. Aviator Roofing offers the following systems for metal roofs and their systems.
Flat roofs have their own idiosyncrasies. The larger surface area makes them very popular in some regions of the country, but the low-slope design lends itself to areas of ponding water. Water standing on the surface of your roof is a simple recipe for disaster If your hangar or facility building has a flat roof design, it is imperative that your roofing system is designed to manage that issue.
Coatings. Coatings make attractive finishes and are durable and abrasion-resistant. Double-sided coatings are the best long term solution for buildings exposed to damaging environmental conditions.
Coatings are applied directly to your existing roofing system, reducing time and saving money. There is no unsightly or unnecessary tear off involved. Your roof surface is cleaned and prepared, with any necessary problem areas addressed. The coating is then either sprayed or rolled on. As the coating dries, it forms a monolithic or single layer. The seamless nature of coatings virtually eliminates risk for leaks and protects your plane or jet from damage.
Another key benefit of coatings are their reflective properties. Depending on your selection, some coatings can reflect up to 85% of the heat from solar rays away from the building. That can lead to cost savings of 35% to 50% on your utility bills.
SPF. SPF, better known as spray polyurethane foam, is a wonderful option for your hangar or facility building. SPF, like coatings, is sprayed directly onto your roofing surface. As the foam dries, it expands to 20-30 times its original volume, sealing existing cracks, crevices, and other roofing anomalies. Again, like coatings, SPF forms a monolithic, seamless layer, protecting the roofing structure and the assets within.
Unlike coatings however, SPF has an R-factor ranging from 3.5 to 6.0 per inch. The R-factor determines the level of insulation provided to the building. This high R-factor increases your hangar or facility building to better retain heat and manage thermal fluctuations. Once again, this can save you money, while simultaneously protecting your investment.
Single-Ply Membranes. Single-ply membranes, like coatings and SPF, is designed to provide a waterproof layer across the entire surface of your roofing structure. Unlike either of the others, membranes do not begin as a liquid that forms into a solid over time. Instead, membranes come pre-done in rolls. Depending on the material selected, the seams of these rolls are either chemically adhered or heat welded together to form the single layer.
Aviator Roofing offers single-ply membranes of:
- EPDM
- PVC
- TPO
Overwhelmed? The team at Aviator Roofing is here to help guide you in making the best selection for your specific building. Call us today at 406-314-7909. We will schedule a time for your consultation and discuss the needs of your hangar or building to ensure that priceless baby of yours remains well protected from the elements. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
