There are many different roofing systems, and what is best for your facility will be dependent on several different factors. While the chart below is by no means exhaustive, it will serve as an introduction to the five major commercial roofing systems and their distinct advantages and disadvantages.
| Roofing System | Energy Efficiency | Chemical Resistance | Durability | Wind Resistance | Leak Resistance | Ease of Repair |
| EPDM | low | low | low | low | low | medium |
| TPO | high | medium | medium | low | low | high |
| PVC | high | high | low | high | low | high |
| Modified Bitumen | low | low | high | high | high | medium |
| BUR | low | low | high | high | high | low |
| Type of Building | Sunny Climates, Institutional, Small Business or Government Building | Manu-facturing, Hospitals, Food Processing, Restaurants | Manu-facturing, High Tech, Automotive | Costal Area, High Rise, Special Wind Zones | Hospital, Telecom, Police, Fire, Computer, Nuclear |
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