As the owner of a commercial building, you know how difficult it can be to find a quality roofing contractor in Chicago just to perform a repair. If you are looking hire a company for a major project, such as a roof replacement or construction for a large commercial building, that task becomes even more difficult. This article will help to ease the pain of the process by providing a list of steps you should take before beginning any large-scale commercial roofing project.
Budget
As with any major commercial project, your first concern before hiring a roofing contractor in Chicago is creating a budget for the project. This budget should reflect your current savings, projected income, …show more content…
In this case, you may want to focus less on the quality of the underlying support structure, and spend your money on the tiles and shingles that the public will see.
Function
Are you interested in having a roof is there solely to protect the inside of the building, or are you interested in a functional roof that your employees or customers can use? The answer to this question will help determine whether or not use utilize deep-slope or flat roofing. It will also determine whether you use aesthetically stunning tiles or shingles, or more functional and easy to walk across sheet metal.
In addition, one of the most exciting developments in roofing technology over the past decade has been the introduction of green roofing systems. Century Roofing is one of the only roofing contractors in Chicago that is experienced in the installation of these systems, which involve planting fruits, vegetables, and mosses on top of commercial roofing systems through the use of shallow planting beds. These roofs can also provide valuable recreational opportunities for your employees and clients, allowing them to spend time in nature even while situated in the middle of the