Tar has a low melting point.
River rock flate roof.
All three types of flat roofing cost 250 to 350 per square 100 square feet but prices vary according to region and size of the roof.
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Flat roofing is not actually flat.
There are different types and weights of gravel used on flat roofs for these purposes.
Built up roof bur the traditional hot tar and gravel.
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Drawbacks of a ballasted roof system.
Ballast stone traps a lot of dirt making patching difficult.
To weigh down or secure the roofing material as is the case with single ply flat roofs.
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In a typical tar and gravel roof which by the way is gradually being supplanted by gravelless roof systems you put down a layer of tar paper then tar and finally gravel.
It has a very low slope between 1 4 to 1 2 inch per foot so that it drains water.
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Stones or concrete pavers protect the waterproofing layer from uv rays hail and foot traffic.
But such a low slope holds snow and water much longer than a steeply pitched roof and therefore needs a very different material to stay watertight.
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Epdm and neoprene roof seams are fastened by adhesive and pvc roof seams are heat or solvent welded.
Adds a lot of weight to the roof system typically 10 15 pounds per square feet.
Gravel to protect built up.
Gravel is used on flat roofs for two reasons.
The roof tends to flex a little better under the expansion and contraction of heat and cold making it a bit more durable.
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Roofs with pavers as ballast can be used as outdoor patios.
Extremely difficult to find a leak in this system since the membrane is well hidden.
To protect the underlying layer of roofing materials as is the case with built up roofs burs.
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The loose laid layers in a ballasted roofing system are easily taken up making for easy repair.
Flat roofs usually come with a 10 to 20 year warranty but can last 25 years if you build the roofs right and maintain them using commonsense rules.