Commercial Roofing & New Construction in Orlando, Florida

Commercial Construction Expertise for Central Florida's Growth Engine

Orlando has evolved far beyond its reputation as a tourism destination. While the theme parks and hospitality industry continue to expand, the greater Orlando metropolitan area has emerged as one of the Southeast's most important logistics, technology, and residential growth centers. Orange County alone has seen a sustained pipeline of commercial construction activity including warehouses, distribution centers, multifamily housing complexes, retail plazas, and hotel properties. Windward Roofing & Construction is expanding into this market to provide the large-scale commercial roofing and general contracting capabilities that Orlando's developers and property owners require.

With more than 40 years of commercial and industrial roofing experience in Chicago, Windward understands how to deliver complex projects on time, on budget, and to code. We operate as a general contractor for new construction, managing projects from initial planning through certificate of occupancy. Our expansion into Orlando positions us to serve a market where demand for qualified commercial builders consistently outpaces supply.

Serving Orlando's Diverse Commercial Landscape

Central Florida's commercial real estate market spans several distinct sectors, each with its own roofing and construction requirements. The International Drive corridor and the Convention Center district represent the epicenter of Orlando's hospitality economy. New hotel construction, restaurant builds, and entertainment venues in this area require roofing systems that handle Florida's intense UV exposure and seasonal storm activity while meeting the aesthetic standards of the tourism industry.

Along the I-4 corridor stretching from Orlando through Sanford and into the greater Seminole County area, an industrial and logistics boom is transforming formerly agricultural land into major distribution hubs. E-commerce fulfillment centers, cold-storage warehouses, and third-party logistics facilities require massive low-slope roofing installations on buildings that can exceed 300,000 square feet. Windward's experience with large-footprint industrial roofing in the Midwest makes us a natural fit for this rapidly expanding sector.

Downtown Orlando and the surrounding neighborhoods of Parramore, Mills 50, and the Creative Village district are experiencing a wave of mixed-use and multifamily development. Mid-rise apartment buildings, student housing complexes near the University of Central Florida, and urban infill retail projects all demand roofing systems that integrate seamlessly with modern building envelopes. We bring the coordination expertise to handle these complex, multi-trade projects from the ground up.

Roofing Systems Engineered for Florida's Climate

Orlando's subtropical climate subjects commercial roofing systems to year-round UV bombardment, heavy afternoon thunderstorms, and the persistent threat of tropical storms and hurricanes. Every roofing assembly Windward installs in Central Florida is selected and specified to address these conditions head-on.

TPO and PVC single-ply membranes are among the most popular choices for Orlando commercial buildings due to their high reflectivity, which reduces cooling loads in a region where air conditioning represents a major operating expense. For warehouses and distribution centers, we install mechanically attached and fully adhered systems rated for Florida Building Code wind uplift requirements. Modified bitumen and built-up roofing systems provide the redundancy and puncture resistance needed for high-traffic rooftops with mechanical equipment, while standing seam metal panels deliver long-term durability for retail and hospitality applications.

All installations are backed by our manufacturer partnerships with Carlisle, Versico, Elevate, Johns Manville, ERC Systems, Sika, GAF, Tremco, and IKO. These relationships give us access to premium roofing assemblies, factory-trained installation protocols, and comprehensive warranty programs that protect building owners for decades.

New Construction General Contracting for Orlando

Windward's role in the Orlando market extends beyond roofing. As a general contractor for commercial new construction, we manage the full scope of ground-up building projects. Our capabilities include pre-construction budgeting, value engineering, building envelope design coordination, subcontractor management, and quality assurance from foundation to final punch list. We specialize in project types where the roof represents a critical component of the building envelope, including warehouses, distribution centers, big-box retail, multifamily housing, and hotels.

Orange County's development pipeline continues to accelerate, driven by population growth that has outpaced national averages for over a decade. New master-planned communities in the Lake Nona area, the expansion of the Medical City district, and continued industrial absorption along the Florida Turnpike and SR 429 corridor all represent significant opportunities for commercial builders. Windward is positioned to deliver on these projects with the depth of experience and manufacturer support that large-scale construction demands.

Services Available in Orlando

• TPO Roofing Systems — High-reflectivity membranes that reduce cooling costs in Orlando's intense heat
• EPDM Roofing Systems — Proven synthetic rubber membranes for long-life commercial performance
• PVC Roofing Systems — Chemical-resistant single-ply ideal for restaurants, hospitals, and industrial facilities
• Modified Bitumen Roofing — Multi-ply redundancy for high-traffic roofs with heavy equipment loads
• Built-Up Roofing (BUR) — Traditional multi-layer systems with excellent wind uplift resistance
• Metal Roofing — Standing seam panels for retail, hospitality, and mixed-use applications
• Roof Coatings — Reflective coatings that extend roof life and improve energy efficiency
• New Construction — Full general contracting for warehouses, retail, multifamily, hotels, and distribution centers