Commercial Built-Up Roofing Installation

Built-up roofing is commonly used on low-slope roofs and comprises layers of asphalt and ply sheets. Strengthened ply sheets in the layer use fiberglass for increased structural rigidity and energy efficiency. 

And we "build" the roof up as we add multiple layers. Hence the name build-up roofing.

Due to their design, built-up roofs are excellent insulators and prevent heat exchange between the building’s interior with the surrounding air. Their excellent insulation makes built-up roofs improve the efficiency of heating and cooling systems, thereby driving down electricity bills.

With an expected lifespan of 20 – 30 years, built-up roofs are highly resistant to impact damage. While a single sheet might face severe damage during hailstorms, built-up roofs can easily face harsh weather without needing maintenance.

Since rocks are resistant to the sun’s UV layers, so is the surface of a built-up roof. The structure of these roofs prevents harmful UV rays from, reaching the hot tar and ply sheets and  entering the building.

The average roofing installation price for a built-up roof costs anywhere between $12.50 to $18.75 per square foot depending on the number of layers, slope, and top layer you choose.