Information to assist you

What is Bitumen?

Bitumen (sometimes referred to as pitch) is a thick, oily byproduct of crude oil refining or steel coaking. Bitumen is used as an adhesive for layers of felt, fabric, or matting. 

Customizable, single-ply.Modified Bitumen systems combine the layers of a BUR system during the manufacturing process rather than during the application process, creating a single-ply application. Polymer modifiers can be added during the manufacturing process to give the roof additional elasticity, temperature flexibility, and weatherability. 

Built-Up roof systems are constructed with layers of felt and bitumen (either asphalt or coal tar pitch) that are applied hot and left to cool. They are then covered with gravel, a mineral sheet cap, or other weather resistant coatings. Generally, BUR systems are three or four ply. The layering of the bitumen and felt provide enhanced water resistance. 

Since we are also sheet metal fabricators, we provide customized sheet metal, and we can also replace your damaged or missing metal.

We can offer suggestions on types of asphalt shingles and some of the latest trends.

• Are you willing to deal with our other contractors and architects? Yes.
• Do you install skylights? Yes.
• Do you install roof curbs? Yes.
• Do you build custom roof curbs? Yes.
• Do you install plumbing vents, tall cones, etc? Yes.
• How do we start our project with you? We arrange an appointment to evaluate the roof, and then provide you with an estimate via email, phone, fax or mail according to your preferences.