The material of a roof may range from banana leaves, wheaten straw or seagrass to laminated glass, copper (see: copper roofing), aluminium sheeting and pre-cast concrete.
Commercial roofing: Low-slope and flat roofing materials such as TPO, EPDM, and built-up roofs are ideal for commercial buildings like warehouses, offices, and retail stores. They provide easy installation, low maintenance, and cost-effectiveness for large-scale roofing projects.

A variety of liquid patching materials are appropriate for fixing low spots on flat roofs. Roof patch putty can be applied, using a trowel, to fill low areas. You can also use a general epoxy concrete filler and apply mastic on top, using a trowel.

Techniques while very low to no pitch roofs will need waterproof materials. Low pitch roofs on Re-roofing means that all the existing layers of roofing material will be torn off and the roofing material replaced.
