Built-Up (BUR) Roofing

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Built-up roofs (BUR) are named after their application method rather than the materials used to make them. These kinds of roofs have been used for decades, and will likely be found on any old building that you purchase. If you’ve ever stood upon a roof with a gravelly appearance, it’s a BUR.

The materials in a BUR are applied in multiple layers, hence the name. The base layers will generally be tar or asphalt, and the top layer is usually gravel. Built-up roofs can only be applied to a roof with little-to-no slope. While a BUR doesn’t have as many benefits as a lot of the other roofing types, it’s a dependable roof that will often cost the least amount of money.

See the benefits below:

• Waterproof Seal
• UV Resistance
• Low Maintenance
• High Durability
• Low Cost