Metal roofing experiences more expansion and contraction than any other roof surface. Metal roofing also has more joints, seams & fastener penetrations.
In the commercial roofing industry a roof is usually a membrane. It could be a hot asphalt roof, modified bitumen, single ply membrane, or various PVC, EPDM or TPO membranes. Most of those roofs are sealed from edge to edge to create a watertight roof.
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