Industrial Roof Design Trends: Merging Functionality and Aesthetics
September 27, 2023
Roofs cover the entire footprint of a building, providing protection and keeping the industrial building completely watertight. Due to their size, roofs are very noticeable so blending style with functionality will lead to the best outcome. Industrial roofs go through different design trends – these are the latest:
- Eco-friendly roofing. The rise of environmentally friendly roof designs and materials is a trend that has been growing considerably. This can come in many forms, including:
- Green roofs, which allow plants and vegetation to grow
- Roofs that use more thermally efficient materials to reduce environmental impact
- Solar roofs that incorporate solar panels so that energy can be produced
Eco-friendliness will continue to be an important factor when choosing a new roof as the industry and clients look for ways to protect the environment, encourage wildlife, offset their carbon footprints and save money.
- Skylights. Industrial buildings are often large in scale and do not contain conventional windows, instead relying on skylights to bring natural light in from overhead. Industrial roofs are carefully designed to incorporate skylights – particularly roof domes, which will allow lots of natural light to enter the building as well as being good value for money. While natural light has always been understood to be important, modern architecture relies on it heavily and the skylight trend in industrial roofing will only continue to grow.
- Metal roofs. Metal is a highly durable material, making it ideal for use in an industrial setting. Roofs can last for 40 years or more without developing issues and they provide excellent protection and weatherproofing. In addition, metal roofs are fire resistant, strong, eco-friendly and very versatile which accounts for their popularity in the roofing industry.
- Flat roofs. In the past, flat roofs were known for being difficult to maintain and leaking easily. Now their reputation has been transformed and they are more popular then ever, especially for industrial buildings. Flat roofs have many benefits – they are fully compatible with rooflights, easy to maintain, can be repaired easily and can be used to store air conditioning units. In addition, they are easily accessible so can be inspected and maintained without difficulty.
- Customised roofs. Owners and occupiers of industrial buildings are increasingly choosing custom roofing solutions to meet their business needs. This might consist of bespoke designs that elevate the appearance of a property, or the roof could even be used as a branding opportunity, incorporating company colours or logos.
We can advise on the right industrial roofing solution for your property. Make an enquiry online or call us on 0845 8807 007.
