What is BUR?

BUR stands for built-up roofings (also known as coal tar built-up roofings) – a technique involving using the organic materials used in commercial roofing. This kind of roofing uses materials layered on a surface that differ in certain aspects from those used in other types of commercial roofing.

After being chemically created and processed, several layers of organic felt, bound and sealed together with bitumen layers (which is usually a blend of coal tar or asphalt with other organic materials that act as a waterproofing material), are placed on top of a flat or a semi-flat surface. The roofing is then being surfaced by any of roofing coatings (such as aggregate or synthetically processed materials).

Built-up roofings have become increasingly popular because of the number of layers used in the production, which plays crucial roles in waterproofing, cost reductions, and resistance to extreme climate conditions. However, because of its risky installation process, some of the commercial building owners tend to avoid such type of commercial roofings.

At Georgia Roof Pro, we value the quality of the materials we use to create your perfect roofing. That’s why the service of installment and maintenance of built-up roofing with us upholds the highest standards in the commercial roofing industry.

If you wish to install or repair a built-up roof on your commercial building, wait no longer and contact us today. Our professionals will know what do with your roof and provide you with the best possible service. Other types of commercial roofings we do are EPDM, PVC, and TPO.

How Can BUR Systems Benefit Your Building

The benefits brought by BUR systems lie in the construction properties of the kind of commercial roofing in question – the interchanging layers of bitumen and organic felt make an excellent waterproof barrier against rainfall and other kinds of precipitation. If properly installed, it ensures many years of durability for commercial buildings. Surfacing material such as gravel or minerals enables resistance to harsh atmospheric conditions and protection from UV radiation and the sun’s heat.

The multitude of layers ensures significant energy cost reductions as well. It provides the thermal protection needed and keeps the cool air inside during summer months, while not letting hot or warm air to escape during winter months.

Professionals performing the BUR system installation are often obliged to meet the harsh requirements set forth by the authorities – that’s what makes built-up roofs a high-quality roofing solution designed to resist fire and extreme weather.

With gravel applied to the very top of built-up roofing and with proper and professional installation, the lifespan of a BUR system can reach up to 40 years, which makes it a long-lasting commercial roofing solution.

However, there are several factors you should take into consideration when deciding on installing a BUR system to your commercial building.

Firstly, the installation time is quite lengthy and its costs surpass the prices for installing a different type of commercial building roofing. When installing a built-up roofing system, workers have to deal with heavy equipment and boiling hot materials and are frequently affected by risks of exposure to dangerous chemicals. That can be avoided by using a special technique of cold built-up roofing installation process where no kettle is used.

More About Georgia Roof Pro

We are a company that values our customers and sees their satisfaction as one of their priorities in business. This is the reason we put all of our efforts to improve the quality of our work, to come up with new techniques and technology, and, subsequently, to make sure you get what you asked for, and that is only the best products and services in commercial roofing.

If you are looking for a roofing solution to your personal home, do not look any longer – we also make residential roofing solutions possible. Alongside our roofing solutions, we take pride in the first-rate services we offer to our customers, such as roof repair and roof replacement.

Our locations include Lawrenceville, Dacula, Grayson, Buford, Sugar Hill and Duluth, all located in Gwinnett County service area. If you are in need of a new commercial roofing solution, and you are a resident of Gwinnett County, make sure to contact us and ensure your building gets the treatment it deser