Low Slope Roofing Bur

Existing low slope roofs can be replaced or retrofitted.

Low slope roofing bur.

Built up roofing also called bur is the most common roofing material used on low slope roofs. Low slope roofs are defined as roofs with a pitch of 3 in 12 or less. A continuous semi flexible roof membrane consisting of multiple plies of saturated felts coated felts fabrics or mats assembled in place with alternate layers of bitumen and surfaced with mineral aggregate bituminous materials a liquid applied coating or a granule surfaced cap sheet. It is composed of alternating layers of reinforcing fabric and bitumen asphalt and is finished with a top layer of aggregate such as stone or gravel.

Whether you re an experienced commercial roofer a steep slope roofer thinking of adding low slope services or just like to learn from the best you ll want to join gaf senior commercial training specialists dave scott and wally brown dave amp. These roofing types may also be found on condos apartment complexes and other large residential complexes. Bur is preferred for low slope or flat roofs because it creates a continuous sealed surface. Built up roof systems built up roof bur.

Because it is difficult to predict how long low slope roofing products will last tamko offers a limited warranty that includes a binding arbitration clause and other terms and conditions which are incorporated herein by reference. Wally for the project kick off segment of the roofing it right miniseries on installing a commercial roof from start to finish. While membranes such as vinyl or epdm are unaffected by standing water it will shorten the life of asphalt based materials such as bur and modified bitumen.