What Roofing System is Best?
FLOYD MASON • November 2, 2020
When you are selecting a roof for your commercial building, there are a variety of factors that you must consider to ensure you choose the best roofing type for your application.
When the building is built, initial decisions are made regarding:
- Aesthetics
- Code
- Costs
- Climate
- Contractor
- Material availability
- Life cycle
- Building type
- Outside environmental concerns
- Building use, etc.
Choosing the Right Roofing System
At ACR1.COM, we specialize in roof and repair replacement. We can install initial roofs, but it is not what we specialize in. We provide our clients with a wide selection of surface options that can seamlessly accommodate flat roofs and low slope metal roof situations. When it comes to choosing a roofing system, we know that you will have three important decisions to make:
- Company Decision – Professional, Reliable, and Established – At ACR1.COM, we are licensed, bonded, and insured everywhere that we do business. We have been in the roofing business since 1920 and have specialized in commercial roofing since 1984 and have received multiple awards from BBB for being complaint-free.
- Roof System Decision – Good, Better, and Best – We offer Roof Care Supreme and Roof Standard systems to meet your needs along with a selection of reflective coatings for your roofing system.
- Value Decision – Price, Quality, Warranty, and Payback – We arrive on time to your site, protect your furnishings, keep the work area clean, and strive for customer loyalty and satisfaction. We are fair in our billing process, only charging for what the customer needs and explaining all charges. Our team’s customers are educated on the Advantage systems, and we also provide a written service warranty.
Seamless Roofing Commercial Roofing Systems
Not sure what type of roof you have or where to start? We can help with that too! Contact ACR1.COM today to learn more about our Advanced Systems roofing system and how we can provide you with a top-quality commercial roof that will last for years to come.
Author:
Floyd Mason
Born and raised in farming in Iowa
Worked in and around construction since 1977
BS in Corporate Finance and Financial & Estate Planning from Brigham Young University. Involved in Boy Scouts of America for more than 35 years, Scoutmaster 15 years Estimator, Project Manager, Sales Representative, Crew Leader, Laborer, Territory Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager, National Sales Manager,
ACR1.COM Sales & Marketing Manager since 2013.
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