Turning a New Commercial Roof Into an Exciting Project

Replacing a commercial roof might seem like all work and no play, but there are several ways to bring excitement to the new roof installation. Looking at innovative roofing designs can add value to the building and even be a vehicle for attracting new customers or tenants. What at first might seem like an expensive maintenance project can become as stimulating as buying a new sports car.

While we often think of a roof as unusable space, there are many ways to create pleasing livable options there. In many urban areas, tenants are often looking for ways to get outdoors. Being out on roof can provide thrilling views, sunshine, and cooling breezes in the summer. With the proper safety features, a roof can be a place where people go to relax, read, or even play. For children, it could be a new world to explore.

An increasingly popular option that a professional roofing contractor will be familiar with is a green roof.                      This option can create a garden-like atmosphere on the top of the building which is aesthetically pleasing and is a great place to spend leisure time. In the right situation, it could be a place where tenants could have their own gardens to tend.

A third option to consider is to concentrate on making the roof look visually appealing. Colorful and eye-catching advertising on the roof is one possibility, while artwork in the form of a dramatic mural or other large-scale painting is another. Sponsoring a local sculptor to create something visually arresting is a good way to draw attention to the building and to support the arts community.

A new roof installation need not be all drudgery and expense. By looking at all these three possibilities, a new commercial roof can add value to the building, bring in new customers, and attract attention in a positive way.