Commercial Roofing Done Right - Details That Actually Matter

Commercial roofing isn't just slapping material down and calling it a day. There's a process - permitting, sequencing, detailing penetrations, and making sure water has somewhere to go. Skip any of those steps and you're setting up the building owner for a headache down the road.

We take a lot of pride in getting those details right. Penetrations are some of the most common failure points on any flat roof. Pipe boots, curbs, drains - each one needs to be properly flashed and integrated into the membrane system so water can't find a way in. It sounds straightforward, but doing it correctly takes real experience.

Positive drainage is another thing that gets overlooked more than it should. Water that sits on a flat roof doesn't just cause leaks - it adds dead load, accelerates membrane wear, and creates a cycle of damage that compounds over time. We think through slope and drainage from the start, not as an afterthought.

Single ply roofing systems are our bread and butter on commercial work. They're durable, well-suited for large low-slope surfaces, and when installed correctly they perform for decades. The key word there is correctly - seams, terminations, and penetration details all have to be done with precision.

At True North Contracting, we handle commercial roofing from the permit stage through final inspection. Every step gets our full attention because that's what it takes to keep a building protected long-term.