Why Tar & Gravel Roof Replacement has Become Outdated
April 25, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 79 ⚊ BLOG
In this day and age its very important that any property upgrades we make are done so with the environment in mind. Tar and gravel roofing, also known as built-up roofing (BUR), is not considered to be a very environmentally friendly roofing option for a number of reasons. Firstly, tar & Gravel roof replacement requires materials which can damage the local environment. BUR roofing is a tar-based (foam is also petroleum based) product that emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during installation. These VOCs can contribute towards air pollution and even have the potential to cause harm to humans. Additionally, the tar used for BUR roofing is non-biodegradable, which means it can take hundreds of years to decompose if disposed of in a landfill site. Read full blog here!
