Commercial Roofing in Alcoa, TN
Commercial Roofing for Alcoa Industrial, Airport-Area, Office, Retail and Mixed-Use Buildings
Commercial Roofing for Alcoa, Tennessee
McGuire Roofing is based in Knoxville, about 20 to 30 minutes from Alcoa by way of Alcoa Highway, so we can reach Alcoa buildings quickly for inspections, repairs and maintenance as well as replacements.
Alcoa is a small city, 10,978 residents in the 2020 Census, with an outsized commercial footprint. It was named for the aluminum company that built its plants here, and those industrial roots are still visible in large plant and warehouse buildings. McGhee Tyson Airport sits inside the city limits, and the former West Plant site is being redeveloped as Springbrook, a mixed-use district. Add retail, restaurants, offices and medical buildings, and Alcoa has a little of everything.
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What Weather and Wind Do to Alcoa Roofs
Alcoa shares the Knoxville valley’s hot, humid summers and wet winters, with open, flat sites around the airport and plants that are exposed to wind. Wind lifts loose edge metal and coping first, and on big roofs a small lifted corner can turn into a large repair. Older industrial buildings also deal with years of patches, ponding and worn flashing around rooftop equipment.
Alcoa at a Glance for Commercial Building Owners
Alcoa is in Blount County and had 10,978 residents in the 2020 Census. A few things that shape its commercial roofs:
- The City of Alcoa, formerly North Maryville, is named for Alcoa Inc. (now Arconic), one of Blount County’s largest employers.
- Arconic’s Tennessee Operations are at 2300 North Wright Road in Alcoa.
- McGhee Tyson Airport is within Alcoa city limits.
- Springbrook Farm is the roughly 363-acre former Alcoa West Plant site, being redeveloped as a mixed-use commercial, residential, civic and park district next to Alcoa Highway and North Hall Road.
In Alcoa the fit is often TPO or EPDM on industrial and warehouse roofs, metal restoration on older steel buildings, and TPO or PVC on newer retail and mixed-use buildings.
Industrial Heritage Buildings and New Mixed-Use Construction
Alcoa has both ends of the spectrum. On older industrial and warehouse buildings we often start with a moisture survey to see whether a recover is possible or a tear-off is needed, then recommend Johns Manville TPO, EPDM or modified bitumen, or a metal restoration for sound panels. On newer retail, office and mixed-use buildings the job is usually protecting a roof that is still under warranty through inspections and documented repairs.
Commercial Roofing Systems We Install in Alcoa
Johns Manville is our main commercial manufacturer, including JM PVC, EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen. We are Duro-Last certified, mainly for prefabricated PVC, and GAF commercial certified as a third option. We recommend the system that fits the building, its use and its budget.
TPO
Heat-welded, reflective single-ply membrane for offices, retail and warehouses with large flat roofs.
PVC
PVC membranes, including Duro-Last prefabricated systems, for restaurants and roofs with grease exhaust or heavy rooftop equipment.
EPDM
Durable rubber membrane, installed new or repaired on the many existing EPDM roofs across the region.
Modified Bitumen
Multi-ply asphalt-based roofing for older downtown buildings and roofs with regular foot traffic.
Commercial Metal
R-panel and standing seam metal roofs for warehouses, shops, churches and mixed-use buildings.
Roof Coatings
Restoration coatings that can extend the life of a qualifying roof without a full tear-off.
Commercial Roof Repair, Replacement and Restoration
- Inspections and leak repair – We find the source, repair membrane, flashing, curbs and penetrations, and send photos of the work.
- Replacement – Full tear-off or, where the existing roof and local codes allow, a recover system. We pull the permits the local jurisdiction requires.
- Restoration – Coatings for roofs that are still sound underneath, after an inspection confirms they are good candidates.
- Drainage and gutters – Drains, scuppers and commercial gutters sized for heavy rain.
- Maintenance programs – Scheduled inspections, drain and debris clearing, minor repairs and photo reports. See our commercial roof maintenance programs.
- Safety – Work is planned around occupants and customers, following our roofing safety practices.
Storm Response and 24/7 Phone Answering
Our phone, (865) 338-7663, is answered 24/7. If a storm damages your roof in Alcoa, call and we will schedule an inspection, help arrange temporary repairs or emergency tarping when it is safe, document the damage with photos for your records and insurance, and plan the permanent repair. Because our crews travel from Knoxville, we will give you a realistic timeline when you call.
Property managers and multi-site owners can run every building through one contractor, and existing clients can use our Client Portal. Learn more about multi-site and portfolio roofing.
Why Alcoa Businesses Choose McGuire Roofing
- Manufacturer certifications – Johns Manville (our main commercial brand), Duro-Last and GAF commercial.
- BBB A+ Accredited.
- Phone answered 24/7 – (865) 338-7663.
- Financing available – Learn about financing.
- Serving 7 States – Commercial projects managed from our office at 623 Simmons Road, Suite 1, Knoxville, TN 37932.
Alcoa Commercial Roofing FAQ
How quickly can you get to Alcoa?
Alcoa is about 20 to 30 minutes from our Knoxville office, so we can usually schedule inspections and repairs quickly. Our phone is answered 24/7.
Can you work on a roof that is still under warranty?
Usually, yes. We follow the manufacturer’s repair requirements and document the work so the warranty stays intact.
Do you also do residential roofing in Alcoa?
Yes. See our residential Alcoa page for homes; this page covers commercial and industrial buildings.
Can an old industrial roof be recovered instead of torn off?
Sometimes. If a moisture survey shows the existing roof is dry and local codes allow it, a recover can save tear-off cost. Wet insulation has to come out.
Can my existing commercial roof be coated instead of replaced?
Sometimes. A coating can work when the roof is still sound and dry underneath. We inspect the roof first and tell you whether restoration or replacement makes more sense.
Is your phone answered after hours?
Yes. Our phone is answered 24/7 at (865) 338-7663. After a storm we help secure the roof with temporary repairs or tarping when it is safe, then plan the permanent repair.
Can you manage several buildings for one owner or property manager?
Yes. Multi-site clients can run every building through one office, with one phone number, one set of records and photo reports for each site. Existing clients can use our Client Portal.
Is financing available for a commercial roof?
Yes, financing is available for qualifying projects. Ask about it when you request a quote.
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Repair, replacement, restoration or a maintenance plan for your building in Alcoa. Call (865) 338-7663, answered 24/7, or request a quote online. Financing is available.
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