Modified Bitumen Roofing in
Shreveport, LA
Modified bitumen (Mod-Bit) multi-layer flat roofing systems — proven performance for commercial and industrial buildings.
(318) 666-9960Modified Bitumen Roofing — Shreveport Area
Modified bitumen roofing has been the workhorse commercial flat-roof system in the Shreveport-Bossier metro for decades — durable, repairable, and well-suited to traditional commercial construction across downtown professional, riverfront commercial, I-20 retail, and Port of Caddo-Bossier industrial sites. Many existing Mod-Bit roofs in the metro are aging-but-structurally-sound and are prime candidates for either silicone-coating restoration or full replacement. Brown's Roofing installs and replaces Mod-Bit with torch-applied, cold-applied, and self-adhered methods matched to project requirements.
What to Expect From Brown's Roofing
- Modified bitumen installation by experienced commercial crews (SBS or APP modifiers)
- Torch-applied, cold-applied, or self-adhered installation methods matched to building requirements
- Multi-ply system installation for highest durability profile
- Coordination with silicone-coating restoration when scope makes sense as alternative to replacement
- Manufacturer-backed system warranty (typically 15–25 years on qualifying installations)
- Coordination with City of Shreveport, City of Bossier City, or parish commercial permitting
Commercial Roofing in Shreveport
Shreveport-Bossier commercial roofing covers the downtown business district, the Red River riverfront commercial corridor, the I-20 retail and logistics corridor, the Port of Caddo-Bossier industrial sites, and the broader medical-office and institutional inventory across Caddo and Bossier parishes. Our commercial team installs TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, and standing-seam metal — plus silicone restoration coatings, soft-wash maintenance, and emergency response with documented call-times. Hail-and-tornado-aware specifications appropriate for the Caddo-Bossier severe-weather profile are standard scope.
When to Call
- When you're replacing an aging commercial Mod-Bit roof at end-of-life
- When existing Mod-Bit has tornado, hail, or storm damage exceeding repair scope
- When traditional Mod-Bit is the right historical match for an existing building system
- When evaluating Mod-Bit replacement against silicone-coating restoration
- When industrial or institutional projects spec Mod-Bit installation
LA Office
Brown's Roofing
Shreveport
2285 Benton Rd, Ste A-201, Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 666-9960Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
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Our Process
Simple. Transparent. Professional.
Contact Us
Call your local office or submit a free inspection request online. We respond same-day.
Free Inspection
A trained specialist inspects your roof — documenting condition, damage, and problem areas with photos.
Honest Estimate
Clear, itemized written estimate. Storm damage? We document everything for your insurance claim.
Professional Install
Our crews complete the work with quality materials, permit coordination, and minimal disruption.
Site Cleanup
All debris hauled, magnets run for nails, yard restored. You won't find a scrap when we leave.
Warranty & Follow-Up
Manufacturer and workmanship warranties documented. We follow up to ensure you're completely satisfied.
FAQ
Modified Bitumen Roofing FAQ — Shreveport
- Depends on substrate condition. If the existing Mod-Bit is structurally sound and the insulation underneath is dry, silicone-coating restoration extends service life 10–15 years at 50–70% of replacement cost — and adds a new manufacturer warranty on the coating system. If the substrate is wet or compromised, full replacement is the right call. We do a moisture survey before scoping either option.
- Manufacturer warranties on multi-ply Mod-Bit typically run 15–25 years. Real-world Northwest Louisiana service life is often consistent with the warranty when the system is properly maintained — annual or semi-annual inspections, drain clearing, and prompt response to membrane damage from hail or debris keep the system performing.
- Mod-Bit is still worth installing for projects where it's the right historical match (existing Mod-Bit replacement on traditional commercial), where torch-and-multi-ply construction matches the building's exposure profile, or where industrial/institutional specifications call for it. TPO and PVC are generally the new-install standard for modern commercial; Mod-Bit remains relevant for specific applications.
- Properly installed multi-ply Mod-Bit with high-wind specification handles Northwest Louisiana storm cycling well. Multi-ply construction adds redundancy that single-ply systems don't carry, which is meaningful in the Caddo-Bossier hail belt — extra plies absorb impact better than thin single-ply membrane. Edge metal and termination flashing remain the wind-vulnerable details; we engineer those to current code on every install.
Commercial Roofing
Get Modified Bitumen Roofing in Shreveport
Call the Shreveport Brown's Roofing team or request a free assessment online.