Quality Roofing And Chimney

Quality Roofing And Chimney

Flat Roofing Services

Quality Flat Roofing

Flat Roofing Installations & Repairs

Built-Up Roof (BUR)

The traditional hot-tar-and-gravel roof is built from three or more plies of waterproof material alternated with hot tar and ballasted by a layer of smooth river stone. Once made of tar paper, these types of roofs gradually are using more-advanced materials such as fiberglass membranes.

Pros: Gravel is an excellent fire retardant. Attractive for windows and decks that overlook the roof. It’s the cheapest of the four roof varieties.

Cons: Very heavy. Joists sometimes have to be strengthened. Smelly and messy to install. Installation is not recommended for occupied homes. It’s not a DIY installation job, and it is hard to find the source of leaks. Gravel can clog gutters and scuppers.

Modified Bitumen Roof

A single-ply rolled roof similar to ice-and-water shield, but impregnated with a mineral-based wear surface. Torch-down systems involve heating the adhesive as the material is unrolled. Newer peel-and-stick systems are safer and easier.

Pros: Peel-and-stick material can be installed by homeowners. Its light-colored mineral surface reflects heat and cuts energy bills. Its price is in the middle of the pack.
Cons: Torch-down application is a fire hazard, and not recommended for occupied buildings. It’s not as scuff- or tear-resistant as rubber-membrane roofs 

Rubber Membrane Roof

EPDM (short for ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a true rubber. The durable single-ply membrane material resembles an inner tube, but it’s engineered to resist damage from sunlight. EPDM can be mechanically anchored with fasteners, ballasted with stone, or glued.

Pros: Homeowner-friendly installation. The material’s relatively light yet highly resistant to scuffs and tears. Leaks are easy to patch.
Cons: The standard black material absorbs heat, and light-colored coatings (recommended in warm climates) add 30% or more to the cost. Even the black version, though, costs more than BUR or modified bitumen. It’s also more vulnerable to punctures than other choices.

Specialty Roofing Services

Emergency Roofing Repairs
LI Roofing Replacement
New Roofing Installation
LI Roofing Flashing
Suffolk Roofing Restorations
Roofing Installation
Roofing Maintenance
LI Roofing Inspections
Storm Damage Repair
Roofing Leak Detection
Broken Roofing Repair
LI Roofing Flashing Repair
Roofing Leak Repairs
Roofing Sealing Near LI
Nassau Underlayment Repair
Rotted Roofing Repair
LI Flat Roofing
Cedar Roofing Replacement
LI Roofing Siding Installs
Metal Panel Roofing Installs
LI Roofing Tile Repairs
New Tile Slate Roofing
Cedar Shake Roofing
Shed/Garage Roofing
Soffit/Fascia Repairs
Roof Fan Installation
Asphalt Shingle Roofing Repairs
Flat Roof Maintenance
Flat Roofing Contractor
Gaco Roof Installs
LI Flat Roof Contractor
Emergency Roof Tarps
Roof Fan Installation On Long Island
Total Roof Replacements
Roof Waterproofing On Long Island
Roofing Shingle Installs On Long Island
Rubber Roof Repairs
Tile Roof Repairs

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