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Low-Pitch / Flat Roofs
BUR
The “built-up roof” system incorporates a double or triple layer of ply sheet interspersed with hot liquid asphalt over a fiberglass base sheet. Also referred to as a “hot tar” roof, this roof, while once quite common in the residential industry, today is found predominately in commercial applications. BUR roofs . . . More
Membrane
There are various types of rubber or plastic sheet-type single-ply membranes available for low-pitch and flat roof installations. Some are mechanically fastened and incorporate a slip-sheet or separation sheet, while others are fully adhered to the roof substrate. The PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and . . . More
Roof Coatings
The liquid roof coating industry has undergone some major changes in the past 5 to 10 years. What has long been known as a roof-life extender has transformed itself into a roof restoration industry. There are products available for retro-fitting metal roof systems and even some catalyzed rubber products . . . More
Torchdown
Often referred to as “single-ply” roofing, torchdown roofing is a flame activated bitumen backed membrane installed over a fiberglass base sheet. The development of this product style has done more to push the “hot tar” roof systems out of use in the residential roofing industry. Its development . . . More
