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Tar and Gravel Flat Roof Inspection in Golden, BC

An old tar and gravel flat roof in Golden had moss, worn gravel and rusted flashings. We documented it and quoted a modern two-ply membrane roof.

An old tar and gravel flat roof among the trees, Golden, BC

The old tar and gravel flat roof among the trees.

At a glance

Tar and gravelOld flat roof
Moss and wearAcross the surface
Rusted flashingsAt the penetrations
Two-ply membraneRecommended
Soprema systemBase and cap sheet

The inspection

What we found. The tar and gravel roof was worn, with moss growing through the gravel and rusted flashings around the chimney and vents.

What we recommended. Remove the gravel and the old tar roof down to the wood, replace any rotten plywood, and install a modern two-ply membrane: a mechanically fastened Soprafix base sheet and a granulated cap sheet.

The details. New penetration flashings, salvaging the large B-vent flashing and copper drains where possible, a new gravel stop edge around the whole perimeter, and wall stripping where needed.

Inspection details

  • Area: Golden, BC
  • Property: Detached home, flat roof
  • Called for: Flat roof assessment
  • Finding: Worn gravel, moss, rusted flashings
  • Recommendation: Tear-off to wood, two-ply Soprema membrane, new gravel stop

Photos

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The base of a chimney on the gravel roof, Golden, BC
Around the chimney
A vent stack through the gravel roof, Golden, BC
A vent stack
Rusted flashing on the old flat roof, Golden, BC
Rusted flashing
The old gravel stop edge, Golden, BC
The old gravel stop
Moss and worn gravel across the roof, Golden, BC
Moss and worn gravel
A corner of the flat roof, Golden, BC
A roof corner

Flat roofs need a membrane

On a flat or low-slope roof, water sits and moves slowly. A two-ply modified membrane seals as one surface and outlasts old tar and gravel.

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