“Tar & Gravel” Roof Repair

Most roofers make “Tar & Gravel” roofs worse!

Most roofers have no clue how to fix tar and gravel roofs so many propose removing the roof and installing a new one.. VERY expensive.
Other roofers attempt to pour more aspahlt hoping that will stop a leak, usually makes a mess of your roof and have poor results.

“Tar & Gravel” roofs are worth saving.. in most cases.

Although “tar and gravel” roofs are durable they are prone to leaks and problems. Usually, leaks occur around flashings, HVAC units, vents and other penetrations.

Don’t Panic! “Tar & Gravel” Roofs Can Be Repaired or Restored - With up to a 10-year warranty!

The Roof Medics of Texas suggest you contact several roofing contractors prior to speaking with us. We will dispatch a Certified Roof Inspector who will throughly inspect your flat roof, provide you a photo survey with detail images of problem areas and key points to a healthly roof. We will provide you options for roof repair, roof restoration or even roof replacment. We can help you even if we are not part of your solution.

What is a “Tar & Gravel roof?

In reality the “tar & gravel” roofs are actually hot asphalt roofs. Asphalt is used instead of tar, but the name has stuck. A asphalt and gravel roof consists of layers of asphalt and felt paper each layered adhered with applications of molten asphalt. The laminated layers get a top finish of gravel, some of the gravel becomes embedded in the hot asphalt, and some of which lay loose on the surface of the roof. The purpose of the gravel is to shield the asphalt from the damaging effect of sun exposure. These are good roofs but very difficult to repair.

WARNING:  Most “tar and gravel” roofs are installed over insulation board fasten to a metal deck. When reroofing ALL components have to be replaced, requiring a very large budget or insurance settlement. Check with your contractor and make sure there are no change orders!