Built-Up Roof Repair and Installation in Atlanta

Advantages of Built-Up Roofing

Built-up roofing—also known as “BUR” or tar and gravel roofing—is one of the oldest roofing systems used in the United States, and its continued use demonstrates just how reliable and durable it is. If your business already uses this type of roofing system, you know this already. If you have not ever explored built-up roofing, it is worth considering the material’s many strengths.

Benefits of built-up roofing include:

• Excellent durability. Built-up roofing is known for its weather resistance. It is constructed by layering ply sheets and asphalt or bitumen on top of one another and then applying a surfacing layer of gravel or stone over the entire roof. This creates a solid barrier capable of withstanding strong winds, hailstorms, heavy rains, and other potentially damaging weather conditions. 
• Enhanced energy efficiency. The thermal mass provided by built-up roofs helps them achieve improved energy efficiency. Thermal mass is a term used to describe how quickly a material absorbs and retains heat, as well as how slowly it releases it back into the environment. Built-up roofs have higher thermal mass than some other types of roofs due to their thicker layers of coal tar and asphalt, allowing them to better retain heat and keep interior spaces. This will reduce the need to use a commercial building’s heating and cooling systems, saving your business money on utility bills. 
• Exceptional waterproofing. Built-up roofing’s waterproofing power comes from its additional layers underneath the waterproof membrane. If the top layer becomes compromised, for example, the layers underneath will still combat water intrusion and help protect your building from leaks.
• Strong fire resistance. The combination of asphalt and tar paper used in the construction of built-up roofs helps prevent the spread of fire by providing a barrier that works to resist extremely high temperatures. The asphalt used in built-up roofs also has flame retardant properties that help to slow down the spread of fire, giving firefighters extra time to respond and contain a blaze before it causes further damage.
• Relatively low maintenance requirements. Built-up roofing’s durability means it should not require constant maintenance if it has been properly installed. Still, it is in your best interest to schedule professional maintenance annually, and you should visually inspect your built-up roofing on a regular basis, especially after a major storm hits. Your business’s built-up roofing may need repairs if you notice open or split joints, blistering, ponding water, cracks, undulations, or waves. 

If your commercial roof has sustained damage or general wear and tear, we can offer superior built-up roof repair and installation services in Atlanta. Whether your existing built-up roof is experiencing problems that need addressing or you need an entirely new roof, we have established ourselves as one of the area’s leading commercial roofers by always providing outstanding service through quality workmanship using materials from leading manufacturers.

From the first layers of bitumen and felt to the final layer of protective aggregate, you will know a Colony Roofers project by the level of craftsmanship put into it. You can trust us to never cut corners and always offer fair pricing on every project. We also offer some of the best long-term product warranties around.