Flat Roof Tarring

This repair uses a solvent bas.

Flat roof tarring.

Roof tarring is a procedure that can be done even by a non roofer as long a person possesses knowledge on the basics of roofing. Flat roofs usually come with a 10 to 20 year warranty but can last 25 years if you build the roofs right and maintain them using commonsense rules. Learning how to tar can save you a considerable sum of money and time from finding a roofing contractor to do the job. Roofing tar will also protect your roof from wind and from snow and water which can collect on a flat roof.

Unlike a slanted roof a flat one is directly exposed to all of the elements. A cold tar roof is a method of applying tar to a flat roof that is cleaner more environmentally friendly and easier to apply. Roofing is a skill that can take years to master depending on what you want to do but tarring a roof is a project that can easily be managed by the novice. Built up roofs or burs also called a tar and gravel roof is a well established and popular style of flat roof that is made up of alternating layers of roofing felt or fiberglass and asphalt that is applied with heat which combine to make a long lasting sturdy roofing system.

However tar is an unsustainable product. Rain snow heat cold wind and hail. This kind of material is incredibly resistant to the ultraviolet rays from the sun. Roofing tar is a good choice for a flat roof as this kind of material is highly resistant to the ultraviolet rays from the sun.

If the cost of the roof repair is truly bothering you consider making your own temporary repair by tacking a tarp over the roof or cutting up some sheet metal into shingles and using these to patch the roof. Though a slanted one is exposed to the same types of weather they don t take such a direct hit as flat roofs do. The cold tar is painted onto the surface and then pieces of roofing membrane are placed on the roof between the layers of tar to waterproof the roof. In this video we will be taking a look at a flat roof repair that will cover large areas or the whole roof if you need it to.

A cold tar roof is an easy alternative to hot tar and gravel. These less expensive methods can often tide you over until you can have the roof repairs that are truly needed to get the job done. It is also very effective in protecting your roof from water and snow which naturally accumulates on a flat roof. All three types of flat roofing cost 250 to 350 per square 100 square feet but prices vary according to region and size of the roof.

However tar is a toxic product.