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Commercial Retail Roofing

Mikku and Son's offer many types of commercial roofing options in Phoenix Arizona and the surrounding metropolitan. We work with building owners, realtors, property management companies, and insurance companies.
Makeda Siomeraa
Makeda Siomeraa
2022-04-04
I couldn't be happier with my new roof and the excellent service provided by Mikku and Sons Roofing. From the initial consultation through the final inspection, they were professional, responsive, and reliable. They completed the job on schedule and within budget. I highly recommend them!
Jason Duncan
Jason Duncan
2022-03-28
Josh and his crew were professional, prompt, and efficient in handling my roofing needs. Their attention to detail is something I really appreciated during the process and I have already recommended them to a friend. Thanks for your help Josh!
Mark Daniels
Mark Daniels
2022-03-28
Great service, very professional. I would highly recommend Mikku & Sons Roofing company!!!
Isaac S. Lucas
Isaac S. Lucas
2022-03-27
I was really happy with the roofing job done by this business. They were professional and did a great job.
Thomas T. Hunter
Thomas T. Hunter
2022-03-26
I contacted Mikku & Sons to do some roof repair work on my house. They came out the next day and did a great job. I was able to get choose from a variety of colors and styles, too. They really know their stuff when it comes to roofs, and they are also experts in all kinds of other home repairs.
Rivera Joel
Rivera Joel
2022-03-26
Roofing company was great! They arrived on time, did a great job, and cleaned up afterwards.
Larry Allen
Larry Allen
2022-03-25
Ben did a great job with the roofing work. He was prompt, courteous, and professional. When he was done, the roof looked like it had just been installed! The cost was reasonable and all in all, I am very pleased with Josh's service and I would recommend him to others without hesitation.
Joseph Stiglitz
Joseph Stiglitz
2022-03-25
Devin and his team were amazing! They arrived early, fixed our roof quickly and expertly, sent us photos of their completed work, and cleaned up before they left. They were kind and considerate, and we would highly recommend them.
Michaël Dupuis
Michaël Dupuis
2022-03-25
I was skeptical of Mikku & Sons because they were a new roofing company in the area. I called around to other established companies and got some quotes, but when I saw the work that Mikku & Sons did for their customers' roofs, I knew they were the ones for me. It's been over six months now and we have not had any problems at all.

Commercial retail roofing in the greater Phoenix area usually consists of 2 types of roofs – Sloped Roofs and Flat Roofs.

When considering the type of commercial retail roofing to use, there are advantages and disadvantages to both that you’ll need to consider:

Sloped Roofing Systems

If your retail building has a sloped roof, it will use gravity to shed water from it. There are several different types and materials for sloped roofs that you will need to compare before making your choice.

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Shingle roofs have individual shingles that use either organic or fiberglass materials in their construction. Organic asphalt shingles have been around much longer, but the most popular type now is the fiberglass reinforced variety, due to a much wider variety of colors and styles, along with a warranty that is usually longer.

Fiberglass Shingle Roofs

As opposed to asphalt shingles, these are made with a fiberglass mat, with top-and-bottom layers of asphalt and mineral granules. Fiberglass shingles are more fire-resistant, with a Class A rating than organic shingles, which carry a Class C rating. This could result in better rates from your property insurance policy.

Both organic and fiberglass shingles come in a wide variety of styles and colors, some of them even-textured, to make your building aesthetically pleasing. You do want to make sure, however, that whichever shingle you choose, complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

Tile Roofs

Here in the Southwest, with our Spanish-styled preferences, a lot of commercial buildings opt for tile roof systems. Usually made from clay or concrete, with a mission style or Spanish rounded style, they’re a good choice from both an aesthetic standpoint and for longevity.  

You can also apply a more French or English look by choosing a flat-styled tile for your roof. They come in a large variety of colors and styles, allowing a building’s owner to get just the look they want.

One thing that’s important to note, however, especially if you are replacing a shingle roof with a tile one, is the difference in weight of the two systems.

You may have to reinforce the support of your building to be able to handle the additional weight of the tiles on your roof.

Commercial Retail Roofing Repair

Flat Roof Systems

While sloped roofs use gravity to shed water, flat roof systems use drains and waterproofing materials to keep your building dry.

They have some unique requirements and characteristics and aren’t really “flat”. They have to have a slight slope (1/4 inch per foot) and angle to move any pooling water toward the drains that are built into the system.

Here are the main types of flat roof systems you can choose from:

Polyurethane Foam Flat Roofs

Polyurethane foam is extremely flexible in its applications, so it works especially well for roofs that have unusual architectural angles and configurations.

It’s applied directly to the surface of the roof where it foams up and solidifies and then a protective coating is added on top.

It does a great job of insulating your roof against heat and the elements, which can significantly lower your energy bills.

Single Ply Flat Roofs

This type is applied in a single layer, just as the name implies. The membrane is made up of rubber or plastic, or a combination of both.

The material is rolled out with the seams welded together by heat, glue, or chemicals and then attached to the roof with some sort of fastener or adhesive.

Built-Up Flat Roofs

This is an old, time-tested flat roofing system made up of three or four overlapping layers of asphalt felts, using hot asphalt to make them come together as one. It's sometimes called hot tar roofing.

When it's finished and cooled, a layer of material – either a cap sheet, gravel, more hot asphalt, or a reflective coating is applied to protect it from the weather and harsh sunlight.

Similar to built-up roofs, modified bitumen use asphalt felts, but, has an added rubber or polymer in them to improve the flexibility and durability of the finished product.

The single layer of felts is glued to the roof with an adhesive or hot asphalt with propane torches, which melts the asphalt underlayment to the roof.

The protective surface material is usually applied to the finished product to coat against extreme weather and moisture.

No matter which type of roof you choose or have already installed on your retail building, make sure you have a professional, licensed and insured roofing company like Mikku and Sons Roofing handle all of your commercial retail roofing needs.

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