[Neighbors] Flat roof, going from tar-and-gravel to spray foam?

[kingkb]

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 at 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 at 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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