I get my tpo (white plastic, polymer, whatever it technically is) checked annually,  so it handles that foot traffic fine. I wouldn't use a rake ... just think a blower would be a better choice for any surface.

 


On Aug 25 2023 2:04 PM, Dennis P Trujillo via Neighbors_nobhill-nm wrote:

 
We have a tar and gravel roof that has served us well for over 25 years but probably time to think about a new roof. I get up on the roof 5-10 times during each year to clean off leaves, seed pods and needles from a large mulberry tree in back yard and several large ponderosa trees in front yard. Wonder how alternative roofing material holds up to foot traffic and raking?
Dennis 

On Aug 25, 2023, at 1:24 PM, Judith via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

I had a great experience with Tech West. They replaced my many years old tar and gravel roof and did a wonderful job. I do not have the receipt for the cost but it seemed reasonable to me.
 
 The greatest benefit at my house was a reduction in heat gain in the summer. My old  roof had very little insulation, and because the foam roof has so little mass, it doesn't hold the heat nor radiate it into my house in the evenings. My house is at least  5 degrees cooler as a result of putting the foam roof on.
 
I have been very happy with it. It's now about 10 years old.

Judith

On Aug 21, 2023 4:59 PM, Ben Garland via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

Does anyone have any experience converting a flat roof that's tar-and-gravel to spray foam?

I would like to hear about it: who you used, were they good, what did it cost per square foot, how do you like the end result, etc. I'm buying a house with a tar-and-gravel flat roof and wondering what my options are to make it last. Getting some extra insulation would be a nice bonus.

Or if you looked into a spray foam roof and didn't go that route, why not?

e.g. something like this: https://www.techwestfoam.com

Thanks!
Ben
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