Foam Roof Solutions

In this piece we’re going to explore why it’s time for property owners to turn away from tar & Gravel roof replacement in favor of high performance spray foam roofing. Read on to find out more! A Non Eco-Friendly Option In this day and age its very important that any property upgrades we make are done so with the environment in mind. Tar and gravel roofing, also known as built-up roofing (BUR), is not considered to be a very environmentally friendly roofing option for a number of reasons. Firstly, tar & Gravel roof replacement requires materials which can damage the local environment. BUR roofing is a tar-based (foam is also petroleum based) product that emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during installation. These VOCs can contribute towards air pollution and even have the potential to cause harm to humans. Additionally, the tar used for BUR roofing is non-biodegradable, which means it can take hundreds of years to decompose if disposed of in a landfill site. The gravel ...

If you are in need of a durable, energy-efficient roofing solution for your residential property in the Bay Area, then look no further than Foam Roof Solutions, your local residential foam roofing expert in the Bay Area. Our team of experienced foam roofing contractors has been serving the Bay Area and surrounding community for years, providing premium installation and   roof restoration services  for a variety of different forms of roofing systems. The contractors we work with pride themselves on sourcing and using the very best quality materials and equipment, to ensure that your roof will last for many trouble-free years to come. One of the many benefits of choosing   residential foam roofing in the Bay Area  is that it significantly improves the insulation value of your home. SPF acts as a highly effective thermal barrier, helping to better regulate the temperature inside your home, and thus reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint. Additionally, because res...

If you have a tar or gravel roof that’s in need of replacement, think twice before you decide to replace like-for-like. Directly replacing Tar & Gravel roofing with the same system can have adverse environmental consequences. In this short piece we’ll discuss why you should consider spray foam roofing (SPF) rather than tar & gravel roof replacement .  Tar roofing often contains fairly hazardous materials which can cause damage to the local environment.  The gravel used for roofing is a non-renewable resource which has a tendency to block drainage systems, and the process of manufacturing aggregates can be very labor-intensive, leaving visible scars on the landscape.  So instead of directly replacing Tar & Gravel roofing, you should carefully consider applying spray foam roofing instead. SPF offers many benefits over tar and gravel, and is more environmentally friendly. SPF is quick to apply and it creates much less in the way of mess than either tar or gravel ...