Choosing the right materials for your home or building improvement project has a direct impact on your comfort and the energy efficiency of your building, and also has long term implications when it comes to the cost of maintenance. You don’t just want gutters, for example; you want the best seamless gutters you can find that fit your budget.
It’s worth learning as much as you can about what you’re paying for before you even sign a contract. For example, if you’re thinking about getting a new roof, it’s a good idea to compare different materials. Here is a comparison between two of the most popular roofing systems: BUR and single-ply roofing membrane.
BUR or built-up roofing is often called a “tar and gravel” roof. It has several components in alternating layers: asphalt or tar, and some supporting fabrics. The final layer that you see on the roof is usually stone or gravel. You can decide how many piles or layers are installed.
There are several types of single-ply roofing membranes, including TPO or thermoplastic polyolefin and EPDM or ethylene propylene diene terpolymer. They are made up of synthetics or rubber sheets and are applied as a membrane roofing system.
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