Gravel Roof Coating

Unlike most competing systems ecodur does not require spudding or pressure washing.

Gravel roof coating.

Of all the flat roofing options a tar and gravel roof is the most economical. It provides excellent protection against uv rays and is an attractive option for windows and decks that overlook the roof. Advantages of a tar and gravel roof. Start by removing all the loose gravel and sweep away anything loosely embedded with a power broom.

The surecoat roof restoration system is the longest lasting roof coating system for gravel roofs that have reached the end of their life cycle. What s more applying a new acrylic or elastomeric cool roof coating can help to further weatherproof your flat roofing system. Also applying a new acrylic elastomeric cool roof coating can further weatherproof a tar and gravel roof. However if you re evaluating a tar and gravel roof on a prospective home many patches may indicate past leaks or weak areas.

Gravel is an excellent fire retardant. By using the existing roof as a base the surecoat roof system can add an additional 10 20 years of life back into an existing gravel roof without tear off. Gravel roof disadvantages on the other hand gravel roofs are hot energy inefficient heavy moisture trapping and unstable. Older tar and gravel roof can be fixed by patching the roofing membrane.

Tar gravel roof repair. Also a tar and gravel roof is very rugged and safe to walk on. A layer of gravel or small stones is applied on top of the final coating of asphalt to protect the roof from the elements including ultraviolet uv rays and hail. The gravel is embedded into the top coat of asphalt known as a flood coat which helps the gravel stay in place.

Products for tar gravel roofing maximum stretch ames maximum stretch is a thick high quality rubber and acrylic elastomeric roof coating designed specifically for waterproofing repairing and maintaining many different types of roofs.