Built-up Roofing
The Premier Built-Up Roofing Services in Orange County
Built-up roofing (BUR), which is also known as “tar and gravel” roofing, has one of the most solid reputations in the commercial roofing market. While it has been common for some time, it is still a complicated process that requires finesse. Our roofers at Guardian Roofs have the skills, training, tools, and expertise necessary to complete a BUR installation that will help to protect your building against damages, severe weather conditions, fire, and other events which might have an adverse impact on your structure.
Built-Up Roofing Advantages
There are many reasons why BUR roofing is one of the go-to options for commercial roofing. While it is a popular commercial roofing technique, it does require skilled expertise in order to ensure a job well done. Guardian Roofs is familiar with this and other commercial roofing techniques so you can rest assured your commercial roof is in good hands.
The main advantages to a BUR roof are as follows:
Exceptional durability.
Its multiple layers ensure that BUR roofs are built to endure a lot, from harsh weather to general wear and tear. It is resistant to extreme winds.
Seamless and waterproof
The continuous solid surface does not require seams, which seals off the areas that are most likely to leak over time.
UV Ray reflection
Provides protection from ultraviolet rays. This also functions as a cooling mechanism for the building.
Low maintenance
There is very minimal upkeep and maintenance needed after it is installed.
Components of Built-Up Roofs
The defining feature of built-up roofs is its multiple layers of materials, which are laminated together to give the roofing its durability. These multiple layers consist of the following:
Base sheet
The base sheet is the foundational layer and is usually made of fiberglass, asphalt coated organic sheet, or asphalt coated venting sheet.
Felts or Fabrics
This layer is made up of organic felt, cotton fabric or burlap that has been saturated in coal or tar.
Bitumen
The most common material used for the bitumen layer is asphalt, but this can also include coal tar or lap cement.
Surfacing component
This outermost level consists of gravel, asphalt or minerals. This can also be topped with a reflective coating.
Ready to Make the Switch to a BUR System?
Guardian Roofs is Orange County’s #1 choice for affordable, reliable commercial roofing services. Our roofing experts have years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining built-up roofs. Speak to us today for your commercial roofing needs whether it be a multi-family, flat, or modified bitumen.
Reviews
Guardian Roofs
1010 N Batavia St Ste F, Orange
- We had an excellent experience with Guardian Roofs. Mark, the sales rep, was outstanding. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, and very thorough in his assessment of our 30+ year old clay tile roof. Diana and the office staff were friendly and … More professional. Scheduling the project and the City permitting process went smoothly and expeditiously. I can't say enough about the crew that worked on the roof. They were hard working, knew exactly what to do, and did an outstanding job. They truly cared about their work, and it showed. Even the owner's son, Justin, stopped by to check on the progress. Thanks again to Luis, Joseph, "Pancho", and everyone involved who made this possible. Getting a new roof is a big deal, filled with many uncertainties, but I would not hesitate to recommend Guardian Roofs. They made the process stress free and the results were superb.
- Guardian Roofs was selected from a list of 10 roofers during my quest to replace fascia boards. Mario Gutierrez was prompt to inspect the damages boards and offer a reasonable bid for replacement. The project was promptly calendared and … More his crew arrived on time. The work was professional, even upgraded to include superior materials and workmanship to new building codes.
- I was working with Mario! He was awesome, I had 3 companies come out to check my roof including guardian roofing the first 2 weren’t ideal they didn’t bother going on the roof they tried to bargain with me to get my business. Mario was … More easy to work with he was flexible and was able to get his guys out here asap! Mario has both roofing experience and sales/management experience
His crew he sent were clean quiet and quick!
When I went on the roof to check the work it was beautiful! The price was fair for what we got.
The crew went the extra mile to check our attic to make sure they’re wasn’t any other leak and to check the ac suit to make sure that wasn’t leaking
They were friendly
Define recommend - I needed a new roof and Mario did the estimate for Guardian. He was the most thorough and provided a full explanation and description of the job. He managed the project and kept me informed. His crew was awesome. Friendly and accommodating … More and went the extra mile. I had some hidden damage to the underlying wood and they showed me exactly what they found. The crew cleaned up at the end of each day. The roof looks great and I am totally satisfied
- Guardian Roofing comes highly recommended. I had my roof installed from them in 2005 and over the years have had no issues. The attention to detail and finished product exceeded my expectations. Fast forward 20 years later. I called for … More a routine maintenance service and they came through again. I knew the work needed was minor only to replace a few broken tiles and reseal the roof vents. Dan Hill came through. He was prompt and very responsive. Maintenance service was scheduled and ultimately performed by Alex. The attention to detail was impeccable. I highly recommend Guardian roofing for anyone either wanting their roof to be maintained or a new roof. They won't disappoint.
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