Built-Up Roofing
Built-Up Roofing in Jacksonville, FL
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Built-Up Roofing Experts in Jacksonville
Built-up roofing (BUR), which is also known as “tar and gravel” roofing, has one of the most solid reputations in Jacksonville’s commercial roofing market. It is also the most common roofing material used on low-slope or flat roofs. While it has been common for some time, it is still a complicated process that requires finesse. Our roofers at Elo Roofing have the skills, training, tools, and expertise necessary to complete a BUR installation that will help to protect your building against damages, severe weather conditions, fire, and other events which might have an adverse impact on your structure.
Built-Up Roofing Advantages
There are many reasons why BUR roofing is one of the go-to options for commercial roofing. While it is a popular commercial roofing technique, it does require skilled expertise in order to ensure a job well done. Elo Roofing is familiar with this and other commercial roofing techniques so you can rest assured your commercial roof is in good hands.
The main advantages to a BUR roof are as follows:
- Exceptional durability. Its multiple layers ensure that BUR roofs are built to endure a lot, from harsh weather to general wear and tear.
- Resistant to extreme winds.
- Seamless and waterproof. The continuous solid surface does not require seams, which seals off the areas that are most likely to leak over time.
- UV Ray reflection. Provides protection from ultraviolet rays. This also functions as a cooling mechanism for the building.
- Low maintenance. There is very minimal upkeep and maintenance needed after it is installed.
Components of Built-Up Roofs
The defining feature of built-up roofs is its multiple layers of materials, which are laminated together to give the roofing its durability. These multiple layers consist of the following:
Base sheet
The base sheet is the foundational layer and is usually made of fiberglass, asphalt coated organic sheet, or asphalt coated venting sheet.
Felts or fabrics
coal or tar saturated This layer is made up of organic felt, cotton fabric or burlap that has been saturated in coal or tar.Bitumen
The most common material used for the bitumen layer is asphalt, but this can also include coal tar or lap cement.Surfacing component
This outermost level consists of gravel, asphalt or minerals. This can also be topped with a reflective coating.Ready to Make the Switch to a BUR System?
Elo Roofing is Jacksonville’s #1 choice for affordable, reliable commercial roofing services. Our roofing experts have years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining built-up roofs. Speak to us today for your commercial roofing needs.
Commercial Projects We Work On
From industrial buildings to multifamily apartment complexes, we provide commercial services to a wide variety of clients. This includes:
- Multifamily Properties
- Hospitals
- Retail Complexes
- Industrial Buildings
- Warehouses
- Storage Units
- Churches
In need of commercial roofing services? We’re here to help! Contact your roofing contractor Elo Roofing today to schedule your free consultation with one of our trusted commercial roofing specialists.
LOCAL REVIEWS
HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
TehutiKhepra
5 days ago
ELO Roofing services provides excellent roofing that I wasn't aware of given past exprience with roofers.
Victoria answered the phone when I called; she was, freindly and proffessional. We set a meeting with the Project Mngr., C.J. H.
C.J. was a gentleman and ready to find out what was causing my roof leak; he beagn detailed inspections in the attic and on top of roof.
My problem wasn't the nineteen shingles replaced by a roofer. It was the vent tube cover was erroded.
ELO Roofing estimate and reair time was fast, professional and efficient. Now I am happy homeowner, again. I am glad that I found ELO Roofing, for any of my furture roofing concerns. It is a company I trust and value that will to do the right thing the first time.
DOMINIQUE mann
5 days ago
Elo roofing did an excellent job on my roof very professional and Ms Victoria Rodriquez was the best to work with very efficient and precise about every detail very good company
Marolyn Curtis
6 days ago
Elo Roofing completed a full roofing job for us. Every detail of the project was handled in an exceptional manner. Robert Osborne was exceptional in discussing the project with us and really took the time to educate us on every aspect of a roofing job. Victoria Rodriguez, the project manager, kept us fully informed before and during the project process. Highly recommend this company
Update to initial review….
I need to post the below update, an update to initial 5-star review that was posted a few days after project completion.
Please note that this review has absolutely nothing to do with the installation or workmanship. This was great. My issue is with the aggressive sales tactics and after installation responses. Basically I believe that I was conned into getting a replacement roof that was not needed. I have reached out multiple times to the company and the only response that I received was an unpleasant one from the initial salesman.
Elo replaced my roof on August 20th 2026. The roofing debacle started in September 2025 to address a leak in my bathroom ceiling. I was told then that my roof was not leaking and that the leak was coming from the venting pipes. We paid $1500 to address the issue.
July 2026 the same spot was leaking again. We were then told that our entire roof had over 60% shingle disintegration which could possibly be defective shingles, and that we needed a new roof. I asked why the leak was in the same spot and was told that the leak was coming from the roof. My roof was only 11 years old.
I specifically asked if a roof replacement will take care of the leak and was told yes. I was given a huge sales pitch about GAF shingles: that the shingles produced by this company suffer premature shingle disintegration and that they still cannot fix that issue, that I may have received defective shingles at installation, that I can get the roof replaced with shingles with a 50-year warranty, etc.
One MONTH later, the initial spot was still leaking and another spot developed in the kitchen. Another company person was sent out and he found the cause of the leak. It was NEVER the roof. The leak was caused by condensation in the air conditioning ducts in the attic. He told us that there was a lot of water in the ducts and the ducts not the roof were leaking.
This was the issue from the very beginning. The only reason it took months for the leak to reappear after the first ‘fix’ was that the weather started cooling down and the AC was not used as much until this year’s summer heat.
I honestly feel that I was conned into getting a $17K roof. I am retired, and retired or not $17K is a huge expense. The roof that was replaced was only 11 years old and I am sure it would have lasted at least another four to five years. Roofing companies in Florida are desperate for roofing jobs since Florida has been spared of major storms since 2024. I am assuming that this is one reason for aggressive sales pitches.
All I am asking from them is a fair reimbursement for the AC and ceiling repair ($1K) which is the additional funds I had to spend to address the real issue and they have flatly refused to do so. I have spoken to their Project Manager, received one unpleasant call from the salesman who insisted that my roof was leaking, emailed them, received one message from their Sales Manager Ryan who has not returned any of my calls.
This company prides themselves on being an honest company which is one of the reasons I chose them. Apparently this is not so.Their response is that they do not do home inspections, but if they had honestly told us that there were no roof leaks, then we would have taken the appropriate actions ourselves to accurately diagnose and resolve the issue. I have never left an unsatisfactory review for any company ever before because my belief is that if I cannot speak well of someone or something, then say nothing at all. This post is to try and educate anyone in a situation like this to please be diligent in your research before being pushed into unnecessary expenses.
Mohan Sarabu
7 days ago
Angel Love
1 week ago
Kriscinda & Austin were amazing. So glad they looked at my roof, gave me an honest assessment & told me what needed to be repaired & what was ok. I haven't had my roof looked at in years. Gave me peace of mind. Thank you.