How Hot Does Your Commercial Roof Actually Get in Summer?
Summer is finally here. Road trips, camping, outdoor concerts, and weekends on the water are all competing for your attention. Your commercial roof is probably the last thing on your mind, and that is understandable. But while you are enjoying the season, that roof is absorbing a significant amount of heat, and the temperatures it reaches may surprise you.
Commercial roofs can run anywhere from 10 to 20 degrees hotter than the ambient air temperature at ground level. On a 90-degree summer day, that puts your roof surface well above 100 degrees. Depending on the material, color, age, and installation quality, some commercial roofs reach temperatures approaching 190 degrees in direct sun.
You have probably felt a version of this yourself. Walking barefoot across asphalt or a dark surface on a hot summer day is a very different experience from stepping onto grass. The material underfoot changes everything. The same is true for your roof.
What Extreme Heat Does to a Commercial Roof
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures takes a real toll on roofing materials. Cracking, blistering, and surface deformation are all common consequences of sustained heat stress, particularly on older roofing systems or materials that were not selected with heat performance in mind. Left unaddressed, heat damage creates entry points for water and accelerates the overall aging of the roof system.
The right material makes a meaningful difference. Roofing systems with high reflectivity absorb less solar energy and maintain lower surface temperatures, which reduces both heat-related wear and the cooling load on your building’s HVAC system.
How LaFerney Can Help
LaFerney Commercial Roofing has more than 40 years of experience helping commercial property owners across the Southeast choose, install, and maintain roofing systems built to perform in demanding conditions. Our team will help you select materials that handle heat evenly and extend the life of your roof. Every project goes through a stringent inspection process at each phase, and we back our work with warranty packages designed to fit a range of facility needs, including our Defender Series coverage for property owners who want the highest level of protection.
Whether you need a repair, a recovery, or a full replacement, LaFerney brings the expertise, safety standards, and customer focus to get your facility back in shape quickly and correctly.
Call 800-633-3119 or contact us online for your free estimate.