Built-up roofing (BUR) is a very common type of commercial roofing that is used with low-slope rooftops to provide high levels of protection at an affordable cost. It is made by layering the top of the roof with “built up” layers of bitumen (an asphalt-like substance) and durable fabrics. The stop is then often layered with an aggregate like gravel. If you see a roof covered with small stone or gravel pieces, it’s probably a built-up roof. Continue reading
Month: November 2019
3 Benefits of a Thermoplastic Roofing System
With so many different types of roofing materials on the market, it may seem overwhelming when you have to select a material for your new commercial roof. Fortunately, the process does not need to be difficult. Educating yourself on the benefits that various roofing materials offered will guide you toward the product that has the benefits you are looking for at a price point you can afford. Here are three important benefits that thermoplastic roofing systems have to offer. Continue reading
