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title: "Built-Up Roofing (BUR)"
date: 2016-05-10
author: "Charlie Keller"
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# Built-Up Roofing (BUR)

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- High strength
- Puncture resistance
- High life expectancy
- Good weather protection
- Top surfacing available (cool roof option)

### Product Features:

- Warranty ranges from 5 to 30 years
- Available in: 
    - 4 ply (Standard application)
    - 2 ply (Soprema application)
- Color options:
- White roof coating (UV protection)

### Application Methods:

- Ballasted BUR (most common application)
- Coatings
- Cap Sheet

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