Franklin, TN · Commercial roofingCommercial Roofing in Franklin, TN
Replacement roofs and new roofing for small commercial buildings in Franklin, from low-slope membranes behind parapets to metal over entries, managed by a general contractor alongside the structure beneath.
The details that make or break a commercial roof
On a small commercial building, the open field of the roof is rarely the problem. Trouble starts where the roof is interrupted: parapet walls and their coping, curbs under rooftop units, pipe and conduit penetrations, drains and scuppers, and the edges where one roofing system meets another. Older masonry buildings often have low-slope roofs hidden behind parapets, while more recent buildings may pair a low-slope section with pitched shingle or metal roofs over entries. A good commercial roofing scope spends most of its attention on those transitions.
JACCO takes on commercial roofing as the builder responsible for everything the roof touches, not as a stand-alone roofer. For light commercial buildings owned or leased by small businesses, we scope the work, inspect the deck and structure, coordinate the roofing crew and any mechanical contractor who needs to disconnect or raise rooftop equipment, and manage the repairs to parapets, coping, fascia and interior finishes that roofing projects tend to uncover. You receive one written price and one schedule for the whole job.
Tenants and customers usually stay in the building while the roof is replaced, so the work is planned around them: tear-off in sections that are covered before the crew leaves, entrances and parking protected from debris, interior protection wherever dust could fall through the deck, and notice before noisy days. Material choices are made with the building’s slope, drainage and expected ownership in mind, and the tradeoffs are explained plainly before you decide.
Commercial roofing scope in Franklin
- Low-slope membrane roofs behind parapets
- Pitched shingle or metal roofs over entries
- Parapet coping and wall flashing rebuilt
- Drains and scuppers kept clear of ponding
- Rooftop unit curbs coordinated with HVAC trades
- Deck repairs found during tear-off
Commercial reroofing and review in Franklin
A commercial reroof in Franklin may require a permit through the City of Franklin, particularly when decking is replaced or the roof structure changes, and JACCO confirms the requirement during the bid. Buildings in one of Franklin’s historic districts deserve an extra check, because roofing visible from the street, a change of material or new rooftop equipment may need design review. Low-slope roofs tucked behind parapets are usually less visible, but we confirm rather than assume before materials are ordered.
- Stage 1Bid
Site visit, measurements and a written bid tied to a clear scope of work.
- Stages 2 and 3Schedule · Build
Selections settled, materials lined up, a detailed schedule, and a protected, clean home while we build.
- Stages 4 and 5Punch list · Close
We walk the finished work with you and close the project when every item on the list is done.
How is a low-slope membrane roof different from a shingle roof?
A shingle roof sheds water through overlapping pieces on a steep slope, while a membrane roof is a continuous waterproof sheet designed for roofs that are nearly flat. Membrane seams are heat-welded or adhered, and the critical details sit at the edges, the drains and anything that passes through the roof. Because water drains slowly on a low slope, the quality of those details matters even more than it does on a pitched roof.
What happens to rooftop equipment during a reroof?
It is usually disconnected and lifted or set aside so the new roofing and flashing can run underneath and up the curbs properly, then reset and reconnected. That work is coordinated with a licensed HVAC contractor, scheduled with the building’s occupants in mind and timed so heating or cooling is off for as short a period as practical. Curbs that are too low or deteriorated may be raised or replaced while the roof is open.
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- Commercial Remodeling
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Planning a project in Franklin?
Jonathon will follow up personally to schedule a visit. The first consultation is complimentary.