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Residential Versus a Commercial Roofing Contractor

How Are Commercial Roofers Different From Residential?

When people consider the work of a roofer, they typically think of people who come and fix a leaky roof. But, there are significant differences between a residential and a commercial roofing contractor. A commercial and industrial roofer has been trained differently, and will typically work on large buildings, that include the likes of warehouses, office buildings, and shopping malls, whereas a residential roofer works on smaller projects such as single-family homes.

Commercial Roofers Work on Larger Roofs

Commercial roofers focus primarily on commercial buildings. These structures can often be several stories high and have roofs that are tens of thousands of square feet in size. Because of the roof size and scope, commercial roofers must be trained and experienced to work on these roofs safely. On the other hand, every residential roofer will work on a private roof, which is generally on a few thousand square feet, and is only a couple of stories high. Working on smaller roofs is easier and doesn’t call for the same level of training as a commercial roof needs.

Commercial Roofing Needs Specialized Equipment

Ladders and scaffolding are not enough when it comes to working on a roof that is several stories high. That is why a commercial roofer needs experience working and operating cherry pickers, boom lifts, cranes, and other types of equipment. These allow roofers to access the most difficult-to-reach areas on a commercial roof. Almost every residential roofing company doesn’t have the skill or experience operating this kind of equipment and, because of this, they are unable to work on projects that call for it. This specialization allows them to serve the needs of their commercial clients by offering more tailored services that are better suited to the requirements of a commercial roof.

If you want to schedule an appointment with a professional commercial roofing contractor, please do not hesitate to contact CCC Construction SVS at (252) 352-9428 now if you live in or around the Elizabeth City, NC area.

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