Cover Story : BUR Rebounds From Exaggerated Death... -
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Published on: 2/12/2002
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Tom Potteiger of Potteiger-Raintree Inc. in Glen Rock, Pa., said, "The most important thing in installation is to minimize traffic over a new roof to prevent displacing the asphalt when it is still in a liquid state."Potteiger advised waiting longer in the summer than in the rest of the year because of the longer time needed for asphalt to set in the heat.The rule of thumb is to wait 45 minutes after application on a hot day without a cool breeze.
In discussing the longevity of his firm's BURs, Bruton cautioned, "That doesn't mean they held up without maintenance, any more than your car would go 100,000 miles without changing your oil."
Suggest that building owners follow steps listed in NRCA's Handbook of Roof Knowledge to ensure a roof is properly maintained: