Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Built-Up Roofing”
The most cost-effective way to remove loose gravel from a commercial roof is to “wet vacuum” it. If you’re unaware of wet vacuuming, it’s a large vacuum that picks up loose gravel and uses pressurized water to clean the roof. You might have other questions, such as: Why do you need to remove the loose gravel? How much does it …
Do you have an existing smooth built-up roof? Or do you have an existing built-up roof with loose rocks/gravel on it? Either way, if it’s leaking (or is very old) you need a cost-effective repair option. To get right to the point, if it’s a smooth BUR, you can repair it with a silicone roof coating system. If it’s …
Choosing which type of roofing system to install over your existing roof can be a daunting task. You know the roof is going to cost a lot of money regardless of which system you choose. Cost is the #1 influence in the purchasing decisions we make: regardless if it’s a roof, bubble gum, or a new car. But instead …
The slew of roofing options available today can confuse even the most technical building owners. Where do you start? Which one is best? How do you avoid choosing the wrong roofing option and having issues for years to come? Decisions, decisions. And when it comes to choosing the best roofing system to perform against hail, the differences can be tremendous. …
When starting a roofing project, it can be overwhelming. There are many types of roofing systems for all of the types of facilities out there. A roof type that would work for a low slope roof may not work as well for a steep slope roof on a residential home. It’s important to know what works best for your …
What are the most popular types of commercial roofing? Which is better? Which is more reasonably priced? In this article, we will cover 6 types of commercial roofing. Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is an eco-friendly roofing option for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. Spray Polyurethane Foam, more commonly referred to as SPF, is a material that …
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Here at West Roofing Systems, we’ve been installing Single-Ply Membrane Roofing for over 38 years. We have helped many customers decide which roofing systems is best for them. At West Roofing Systems, we want to make sure that our future clients have the best information available. For this reason, we created an article that explores the differences between single-ply membrane and built-up roofing systems …
When you think of a commercial roof, you may think of black tar being mopped on a flat roof. That’s because tar and gravel (built-up) roofs are one of the oldest commercial roof types in the US. But does one of the oldest types of commercial roofs have problems you should know about? Of course! What is a Tar and …
Built-Up roofing is a well-known type of commercial roof? But how does it compare to Single-Ply Membrane Roofing? We will cover cost, installation, and…
When you think of a commercial roof, you may think of black tar being mopped on a flat roof. But nowadays you have more options to meet your pricing and performance needs. What’s the difference between “traditional” built-up roofing and Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing? At West Roofing Systems, we want to make sure that our future clients have the best …