Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Components
A built-up roofing (BUR) system is a multi-layered roof typically installed on low-slope or flat roofs. The
alternating layers (plies) consist of asphalt and roofing felt, topped with a surface layer of gravel to
protect against UV damage and weathering.
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