Commercial building materials

When planning to repair or replace a roof on a commercial building, choosing the right materials for the job is key. For instance, you can pick from several asphaltic roofing products—including atactic polypropylene (APP), styrene butadiene styrene (SBS), and built-up roofing (BUR) membranes—based on which system provides the best solution the building owner and design team is trying to accomplish. Here's why you might choose a SBS roofing system in particular to other asphaltic roof types.

In the high-stakes world of commercial roof design, "speed wins bids" isn't just a catchy phrase — it's a business reality. For small-to-medium contractors, the challenge has always been competing with massive operations that have dedicated departments for design, drafting, and documentation. GAF's BuildYourRoof tool was designed to cut through that complexity, transforming how contractors communicate their expertise and win more business.

Commercial roofing is always evolving to meet the growing demand for more durable and long-lasting solutions, and one of the most notable innovations is the development of hybrid roofing systems. These systems combine the flexibility and ease of installation of single-ply membranes with the strength and reliability of traditional multi-layer assemblies.