Thomas Built Up Roofing | Roofing Services in Butte, MT 59701

Built-up roofing (BUR) creates a thick, multi-layered, and seamless membrane. This design provides superior insulation and thermal resistance, which helps maintain a more consistent roof temperature. By minimizing the hot-and-cold spots that cause snow to melt and refreeze at the eaves, BUR systems are highly effective at preventing the formation of destructive ice dams, a frequent issue in Butte's winters.

Roof valleys are critical drainage points and common leak sources. Our built-up roofing method excels here because it forms a continuous, monolithic surface with no seams over the valley area. Multiple layers of bitumen and fabric are applied, creating a thick, waterproof barrier that can handle heavy snowmelt and rain runoff, effectively sealing this vulnerable spot from the leaks Butte roofs often experience.

One of the advantages of a built-up roof is its low maintenance needs, which is ideal for our local climate. We recommend an annual inspection, especially after winter, to check for any surface wear or minor gravel displacement. We also ensure proper drainage and keep roof penetrations sealed. This proactive, neighborly approach helps catch small issues before they become major problems related to ice or water damage.