Roofing

How to choose roofing for prefabricated buildings

Finding the right option to meet the functional needs of a prefabricated building intended for industrial, commercial or agricultural use is not immediate. It requires a decision-making process based on the assessment of clearly defined parameters.

In light of this, and given that each structure is unique and may benefit differently from the many options available on the market, some general criteria can be identified to keep in mind:

ALE SpA: industry experts

A careful review of the features listed above, carried out in collaboration with industry experts such as ALE SpA, can already provide an overview of the real needs the roofing must meet. This makes it possible to significantly narrow down the options to choose from. There are also several ways to classify roofing systems in an even more detailed manner, based on specific characteristics such as:

Once all the parameters best suited to meet the building’s roofing requirements have been identified, it is then possible to proceed with choosing the most suitable type to meet the client’s requests. There are different geometric shapes, made of different materials and supported by appropriate load-bearing structures, but the three most common for the prefabricated building market are:

Please note that this classification is purely illustrative, with the aim of highlighting the wide range of possibilities when it comes to roofing for prefabricated buildings.

Installation of new roofing systems

Having clarified the wide range of roofing options for prefabricated buildings, it is crucial to address the customization that ALE SpA can offer, thanks to the careful and ongoing research into new solutions that are versatile and efficient, as well as functional.

This is where the recently developed flat and semi-flat metal roofing systems come in. These variants are designed specifically for those who want to install photovoltaic panels on the roof of their prefabricated building; unlike the options currently available on the market, they allow you to use 100% of the available space.

This translates into a greater number of solar panels and, consequently, an increase in the energy produced. In a corporate mindset that is increasingly moving towards environmental sustainability, this is a significant advantage to consider when choosing roofing.

ALE SpA can offer its customers a wide range of roofing systems, fully customizable and able to meet any structural and functional requirement.

Green Roof Construction

Today, the roof is a technological system that improves living comfort and energy integration.

It is no longer just the closure of a building, but an active part of its environmental performance.
It can host solar and photovoltaic systems integrated with traditional building systems.
The green roof adds a vegetative layer that naturally regulates indoor temperature.

This helps reduce energy consumption and the environmental impact of buildings.
It brings greenery back into urban environments, improving landscape quality and sustainability.
Modern design integrates green roofs with eco-sustainable construction solutions.
The Riverclack® system allows the installation of green roofs on metal coverings.
It ensures waterproofing even with very low slopes and supports high loads.

The use of the system contributes to scoring in LEED® environmental certifications.
Green roofs help reduce the “urban heat island” effect in cities.

Through plant evapotranspiration, they naturally cool the urban environment.

Advantages:

Eternit removal

A topic closely related to building roofing is asbestos. Before it was officially banned in 1992 due to its danger to health, this material was widely used in construction, especially for the roofing systems mentioned above.

Growing awareness of the toxicity of asbestos fibres—which make up most products made with this mineral—led to the introduction of strict regulations and penalties banning its use and production.

However, even today there are still many structures with asbestos roofing that puts workers’ health at risk. Fortunately, more and more owners are requesting the replacement and remediation of these materials, in order to be fully compliant with current regulations.

ALE SpA offers a professional asbestos removal service in full compliance with the law; in fact, it has all the necessary tools and authorizations to ensure that safety operations are carried out in accordance with current legislation.