Roof Ballast Rocks

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Roof ballast rocks.

Please visit us to view actual products before placing an order. The ballast is used to keep the roofing system cool and of out of the sun s harmful rays thus keeping energy costs down. Ballast stones are usually one to two inches thick and applied more generously than on a built up roof. Conventional gravel ballasted roofs have been built for many years and are suitable on most flat roofs and structures.

Ton or 60lbs bags 3 roofing ballast astm d 448. Products may run larger than description. Naturally round grey and tan granite. In gravel ballasted roofing systems the waterproofing membrane is covered and ballasted against wind uplift and other exposures with a layer of gravel.

4 blue round gravel approx. Roofing southwest a ballast system helps cut roof system application costs as it takes less time to install since sealing the layers together isn t necessary. Ballast removal and re ballast or swap out as some call it allow you to save on the cost of purchasing new ballast for your repair or re roof jobs. Landscaping decorative drainage septic systems roof ballast.

This is for a roofing membrane that is not fully adhered to substrate and the pebbles are essentially acting as a paperweight. On the other hand ballast roofing might be the right choice for your commercial property if you live somewhere with a ready source of ballast rocks gravel of the appropriate size and you prefer the aesthetic look and texture of the larger stones. The heavier stones provide substantial protection against wind gusts. A ballasted roof means that the roof membrane is not anchored or adhered in any way to the decking material.

Why not fully adhere. Roofing ballast is usually the little pebbles you see on a flat ish roof. This process begins with vacuuming all 1 to 2 5 river rock from single ply roof systems. The gravel top coat is also extremely resilient to heavy foot traffic and high wind scenarios.

When the concept first came to the u s plenty of roofers scratched their heads and wondered how the roof stayed on without being anchored especially during high winds or storms. Used in roofing applications. It is however ballasted generally with gravel. 2 roofing ballast no longer meets spec astm d 448.