What is Rolled Roofing?
Often chosen for
- Garages, sheds and porches
- Small low-slope sections of a larger roof
- Short-term or budget repairs
Types and installation methods
| Single-layer roll roofing | One layer with overlapped edges; the most basic option. |
| Multi-layer / double coverage | Rolls overlapped by about half their width so most of the roof has two layers. |
| Modified bitumen rolls | A more durable, polymer-modified roll system, covered on our modified bitumen page. |
Pros and cons
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How long does Rolled Roofing last?
[Lifespan: no independent source found for rolled roofing (InterNACHI's chart does not list it). Leave this out, or add a range from the manufacturer you install, with a citation]
Signs your Rolled Roofing roof needs repair
- Cracks and splits along laps
- Exposed or backed-out nails
- Granule loss and dried-out asphalt
- Edges lifting in wind
Repair or replace?
Small cracks and lifted laps can be sealed or patched. Because roll roofing is thin, a roof with widespread cracking is usually better replaced, and on a main living-area roof we often recommend upgrading to modified bitumen, EPDM or TPO instead.
What affects the cost
We price every job after inspecting and measuring the roof. These are the main factors:
- Roof size
- Single-layer vs multi-layer application
- Tear-off of old roofing
- Deck repairs
- Edge metal and flashing
[Owner: optional typical price range from your own jobs. Leave out if you prefer quoting per job]
Rolled Roofing in Brooklyn & NYC
In Brooklyn we mostly see roll roofing on garages, sheds, rear extensions and porch roofs. When we say multi-layer roofing, we mean double-layer (double-coverage) rolled roofing: each course overlaps the one below by about half, so nearly the whole roof has two layers of protection. For a main rowhouse roof, compare it with membrane systems such as EPDM, TPO or modified bitumen.
Our process
- Inspection & photos
We inspect the roof, drains and flashing and document what we find. - Written estimate
Scope, materials and options in writing before work starts. - Installation or repair
Rolled Roofing work done to the manufacturer's instructions. [Owner: manufacturers/brands you install] - Clean-up & final photos
Debris removed, final walkthrough and photos.
Compare other flat roofing options
TPO · EPDM · Modified Bitumen · Built-Up (BUR) · All flat roofing systems