Gravel On A Foam Roof

Advantages of a tar and gravel roof.

Gravel on a foam roof.

Also a tar and gravel roof is very rugged and safe to walk on. Said another way a roof requiring r19 insulation will receive about 3 inches of polyurethane foam. Here alternating layers of roofing felt usually fiberglass and hot applied asphalt are combined to create a long lasting roof system. Your tar and gravel roof is a good candidate for a foam roof system.

For more information on replacing leaking tar and gravel roofs visit our spray foam roofing page. Combining high compressive strength and seamless spray in place rigid polyurethane foam with a thick layer of protective gravel your endurarock roof will save you thousands of dollars a year in maintenance and energy costs. Spray foam roofing usually cost between 4 7 per sq. We will remove anywhere from as little as 2 lbs up to 8 lbs of gravel per square foot and install a foam roof that weighs only about 5 lbs per square foot.

The new roof can be applied. If applied the proper way spf roofing systems will have significantly less maintenance costs than traditional tar and gravel roofs. Ncfi s endurarock roofing system is the perfect solution for leaking flat roofs. You can strengthen your tar and gravel roof by adding additional roofing layers made out of fiberglass or foam to increase insulation.

A built up roof bur sometimes called a tar and gravel roof is a tried and true style of flat roof. Polyurethane foam roofing application over modified bitumen roof. It provides excellent protection against uv rays and is an attractive option for windows and decks that overlook the roof. Gravel is an excellent fire retardant.

A spray foam roof is always coated usually w silicone. Of all the flat roofing options a tar and gravel roof is the most economical. Installation performed by washington roofing. Also applying a new acrylic elastomeric cool roof coating can further weatherproof a.

Ultimately once cleaned and prepped and verified that the roof is dry a gravel built up roof is a very ideal surface to apply foam to. This is a major reduction in weight and one of the reasons foam roofing is the exception to the rule when it comes to required tear offs.