Built-Up Roofing

Built-Up Roofing Services are offered by US Coatings Specialists, Florida’s Premier Commercial Roof Experts

Innovation can be great, but sometimes the old classics have stood the test of time for a reason: because they work. That is certainly the case for built-up roofing or BUR. This long-trusted commercial roofing system can be a reliable and effective way to protect your valuable commercial building.

What Is Built-Up Roofing?

Built-up roofing is an efficient type of asphalt coating for commercial roofing. Asphalt has long been the standard for flat roofing systems because it’s simple and economical. Built-up roofing (BUR), more commonly known as “tar and gravel” or “hot-mop” roofing, is one of the oldest and most reliable commercial roofing systems for low-slope or flat-roof structures.

BUR consists of alternating layers of bitumen (asphalt) with layers of roofing felt. This creates a durable multi-layer membrane that can resist the harshest Florida summers as well as its tough rainy season. Adding a reflective roof coating to a BUR system provides additional protection from the damaging effects of the sun and ultraviolet radiation.

Benefits of Built-Up-Roofing

It isn’t a coincidence that so many commercial buildings have opted for built-up roofing. This roof coating system provides a variety of benefits for large and small commercial buildings:

• Age-old trusted system that has been used for 100+ years
• Optimal weather protection thanks to the many layers involved, even when the top layer is damaged
• 20-year warranties
• Sun-reflective due to the cap sheet, offering temperature stability and energy efficiency

Choosing US Coating Specialists for Your Built-Up Roofing System

A built-up roof has the potential to be a durable and economical investment in your facility, but only if it is installed by knowledgeable roof coating specialists. US Coatings Specialists has the localized expertise to ensure that your BUR system has the quality and specifications to last. Contact our Florida roof coating team for a free estimate and to discuss your needs.