Due to the lack of snow and our mild weather, many residential and commercial buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area have flat roofs. This Mid-Century Modern design is especially common in Eichler homes – it is often referred to as the California modern-style roof. Flat roofs are less costly to build and their maintenance is easier than sloped roofs. However, even with proper maintenance, traditional tar and gravel built-up roofing systems will begin to deteriorate and fail sooner than you’d expect. If your roof is not constructed and protected with the proper material its lifespan can be limited. Fortunately, Armstrong Foam Roofing has the ideal solution to help you extend the lifespan of your home’s flat roof and avoid the hassles and expense of replacing it.
Common Flat Roof Issues
Flat roofs are notorious for a number of issues that tend to limit their lifespan and affect their energy efficiency. Despite the fact that flat roofs can be significantly less expensive to construct than sloped roofs, it can be costly if you need to remove and replace your home’s roof every 10 to 15 years, not to mention the inconvenience of the process.
With Armstrong’s spray foam roofing, also known as spray polyurethane foam (SPF), your flat roof issues can be avoided and with proper care and maintenance, you can enjoy your foam roof for a lifetime.
Poor Drainage
Flat roofs are notorious for ponding and leak issues even though they should not be entirely flat, they should have a slight slope to allow for water to run off toward your drainage system. Damaged or improperly constructed flat roofs often collect small puddles of water which can result in serious problems, like roof leaks, especially if water stagnates on the surface of a roof for longer than 72 hours. If you have a traditional tar and gravel roof, a single-ply membrane, or rolled roof, you will have seams that may be sealed but water will eventually find a way to penetrate those seams, resulting in rot and roof leaks.
Damage to Roofing Materials
Flat roofs can also be more vulnerable to damage such as punctures or tears from foot traffic and storm damage. If you have a BUR roof, these issues can result in serious damage to your roofing system. Sometimes, the damage can go unnoticed for a considerable amount of time, so the damage can be extensive enough to require major and costly roofing repairs or even a new roof.
Damage Due to Exposure
BUR flat roofing systems are made up of layers and joints which experience pressure, expansion, and contraction due to long-term exposure to the elements. As a result, the joints and layers begin to crack, rip and come apart. Unfortunately, once your roof begins to crack, moisture and biological growth can penetrate the layers of your roofing system and quickly damage the structure of your roof. By the time you notice the signs of damage, the extent of damage can be significant and you may need to replace your entire roof.
Long-Term Protection For Your Flat Roof
The solution to your flat roof challenges and issues is replacing your BUR roof with Armstrong’s foam roofing. Your drainage and roof damage issues can be avoided with SPF roofing since it is a monolithic or single-layer roofing system which not only protects your roof from the elements but also provides you with incredibly efficient insulation. What’s more, it only needs to be recoated approximately every 20 years to ensure it keeps performing like new for a lifetime.
What Makes Foam Roofing The Best Option For Flat Roofs?
The main reason we believe foam roofing is the only roofing system you should consider for your flat roof is that it offers you excellent waterproofing and insulation in one application. However, foam roofing has additional characteristics that make it the ideal choice:
✅ Reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 40%
✅ Get excellent seal and insulation for ductwork or any other rooftop installations
✅ Ideal for unusual roof shapes or designs
✅ Protect multiple roof-level connections
✅ Prevent moisture penetration
✅ Get a long-lasting roofing system with minimal maintenance
✅ Your foam roofing system will pay for itself in 3 to 4 years
✅ Minimize the stress on your home’s building envelope since it’s extremely lightweight
✅ Get unrivaled performance during extreme weather conditions
Book Your Consultation with San Francisco Bay Area’s Premier Foam Roofing Contractor
If you have any doubts or questions about foam roofing, you should contact Armstrong Foam Roofing before you decide to replace your roofing system. As a multi-generational family business, we deeply appreciate the values and hard-won knowledge we’ve accumulated over half a century. We have been upgrading and protecting residential and commercial roofs in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1966.
For over 40 years, we have provided superior foam roofing installations that can protect the roof of your home and business with minimal maintenance. As a local family-owned business, our most important goal has always been to provide our customers with the best possible services and products. We have also developed a foam roofing installation process that leaves nothing to chance and ensures excellent results. We truly believe in the performance of our foam roofing, that’s why we offer you 15-year warranties. Only trust the best, that’s why you should contact the experts at Armstrong Foam Roofing. We offer a no-obligation Satellite Roof Estimate and you can also arrange a remote free consultation, either by phone at 1-887-777-1234, via computer, Skype, or by email. Along with all the virtual ways we are providing estimates, we also offer at-home (outside) estimates for your convenience. To find out more about our foam roofing systems and our installation process, contact Armstrong Foam Roofing today.