Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
Traditional multi-ply built-up roofing restoration and repair. Restco encapsulates aging BUR systems to stop leaks and extend roof life without full tearoff. *May qualify for tax savings.
About Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
Built-Up Roofing (BUR) — often called 'tar and gravel' — consists of multiple alternating layers of bitumen and reinforcing fabrics. While proven over decades, aging BUR systems develop cracks, 'alligatoring,' and gravel blowoff that allow water infiltration. Restco Roofing specializes in BUR restoration, stabilizing the existing surface, managing or removing loose aggregate, and applying seamless coating systems that encapsulate the underlying layers. This approach bridges existing cracks, eliminates further moisture intrusion, and avoids the significant structural weight and cost of adding another asphalt overlay or full tearoff.
Key Benefits
- Restore aging BUR without full tearoff
- Crack and alligator pattern bridging
- Elimination of gravel blowoff issues
- Seamless waterproof encapsulation
- Reduces structural roof load vs. overlay
- Cost-effective life extension
- Qualifies as maintenance expense for tax purposes
- Manufacturer-backed restoration warranty
Common Applications
- Aging commercial flat roofs
- Industrial facilities with existing BUR
- Multi-family and apartment buildings
- Retail centers with tar and gravel roofs
Is Restoration an Option?
Many existing built-up roofing (bur) systems can be restored rather than replaced — saving up to 70% in costs and qualifying as a 100% maintenance expense. Restco Roofing performs a free visual survey to determine restoration candidacy. Ask about our restoration options.
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