BUILT UP ROOFING

Built Up Roofing

Black mineral felt is perfect for protecting and weatherproofing the roof of your garden shed,garage or workshop. It can be easily fixed to the roof using clout nails. 

This black mineral felt has a fine finish with prevents mineral seperation during cold temperatures when the felt has been bent over the apex or edge of a roof

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​Mineral felt

This is a diagramme of a typical Built Up Roof Covering.

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BUR

Multiple Choice

What is Built-Up Roofing (BUR) primarily used for?

• Skylight installations

• Residential homes

• Low-slope or flat roofs

• Steep-slope roofs

Multiple Choice

What are the main layers of a Built-Up Roof systems

• Insulation, shingles, and tiles

• Gravel, metal sheets, and membranes

• Bitumen, reinforcing fabrics, and surface layers

• Clay, wood, and synthetic materials

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main benefits of a Built-Up Roof system?

• Low cost of materials

• High durability and weather resistance

• Lightweight materials

• Quick installation

Multiple Choice

How is the bitumen in a Built-Up Roof typically applied?

• Glued in sheets

• Mopped on in hot or cold form

• Rolled on like paint

• Sprayed on

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of Built-Up Roofing?

• Time-consuming installation process

• Limited availability of materials

• Short lifespan compared to other systems

• Requires more frequent maintenance

Multiple Choice

Which material is commonly used as the top layer in a Built-Up Roofing system?

• Gravel or asphalt

• Wood

• Concrete

• Aluminum