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What is a Spray Foam roof?

As we have already told you Spray foam roofs are the best option for your gravel built-up roof, now we will elaborate on it so that you know what it actually is.

The foam is produced by combining two chemicals that are pumped from the truck, are passed through a heated hose, and are sprayed on the roof.

The foam rise by 30x and is sprayed in a way so that the slope of the roof can be customized.


This roof system has basically three parts.

Spray polyurethane foam
Silicon Coating
Granules

Source: Image by California Spray Applied Foam Roofing.

If only the foam is sprayed then the UV rays can destroy it. So to protect it a thin layer of silicone coating is installed which is usually 20-30 mils thick. The silicon is installed in two layers. The first layer is coated and then the second layer is coated which also contains granules. The granules are added to strengthen the roof and to add traction.

Why spray foam roofs best suits the gravel built-up roof?

There are many reasons why you should opt for spray foam roofs if you have gravel built-up roof.

  1. ·Spray foam roofs are easy to install as you don’t need to add a cover board to install them. It can be easily installed once the loose gravel is removed and it fills all the spaces that need to be filled. This property of spray foam makes it very efficient, easy-to-use, and inexpensive.
  2. As the spray foam is liquid it can easily fill all the nooks and crannies and fit right into them.
  3. You can easily adjust the slope of the roof according to you by spraying more or less onto the roof.
  4. It is the best option if you want to reduce your bills as it can decrease energy usage. It has the best R-value per inch of thickness of any roofing insulation which makes it the best fit for your roof.
  5. It can give your roof extra years of life because even after 20 years you can renew the roof. To renew the roof you can spray more protecting coating. it is 30%-50% much cheaper than installing a new roof and only SPF is renewable.
  6. As a spray foam roof is seamless, it eliminates the risk associated with seams. This property of it helps protect the roof from leaking and wearing out.
  7. Spray foam roofs don’t allow water to leak as they are closed-cell. Because of this the water will sit on the surface rather than being absorbed. This is way better than the open-cell insulation as the water absorbs in them and causes a leak.
  8. It can also cut out the thermal shock effects on the structure because of its R-value.
  9. Spray foam roofs are lightweight but they won’t stack and are solid.

What are the current conditions of your gravel built-up roof?

A lot also depends upon the current condition of your roof but there are mainly two things that you should take into consideration before going for any option.

·How many roofing systems are already installed?
·How much wet insulation do you have?

How many roofing systems are already installed?

If you talk to an Albuquerque roofing company, most will say it is vital that the number of roofing systems should be identified before installing another roofing system. If you have only gravel built-up roof you can replace the wet insulation system and repair the roof and you are ready to install roof system.

If you have two roofing systems then you have to remove one because it is a legal requirement that you cannot have more than two roofing systems. Your contractor will inspect the number of roofing systems by taking samples and visual inspections.

How much wet insulation is under the membrane?

Another important factor on which your choice of roofing system can depend is the wet insulation under the membrane. If your gravel built-up roof has wet insulation of 99% then it’s better to replace the roof rather than repair it. If the insulation is only 10% wet and saturated then it is better to opt for a repairing option. Understanding your roof can help you explore options that you can adopt for better results.


The stage at which your roofing system installation can get a little expensive is the tear off part when you have to tear-off the wet insulation. The labor required for this is quite expensive and you will also have to pay for the transport cost. So, it is important to have a thorough investigation of the roof because any kind of installation to avoid any kind of additional costs.



What other options do you have for your gravel built-up roof?

If you have wet insulation of 105 then you can also opt for other options. Some people prefer single-ply (EPDM, TPO, or PVC) because of its wide popularity and familiarity.

One problem that can arise is the installation of the cover board. It is actually good to install a cover board before the installation of any kind of roof system but the problem is with some contractors. Some of them don’t remove gravel before the installation if the cover board which gives a surface so that any material can easily adhere to it. The contractors do so to save money that is spent on the removal and the transportation of the gravel. It is best to remove any kind of loose gravel because it can cause certain problems. It can cause an irregular slope which can make the surface hold water at some places of the roof.

Conclusion:

We’ve thoroughly explained what kind of roofing system you can go for if you have a gravel built-up roof. You can go for spray foam roofing which is the best option and you can also opt for other options after the examination of your roof as we have discussed above.

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