“Mr. Ramos has extensive experience in Built-up and Modified Bitumen low-slope roofing assemblies. He is experienced in all phases of his work, e.g., insulation (tapered and flat); base sheet, ply sheet, flashing and surfacing. He has worked on many projects over his career (e.g., The Colorado Ocean Journey and KDVR Channel #31 T.V. studios). Mr. Ramos has also had experience on several EPDM roofing system projects.”Conrad Kawulok, President, B & M Roofing

Low Slope Roof Construction

The Ramos Roofing Company have been installing low slope roof applications since our founding in 2002. Our company has experience installing mechanically fastened, ballasted, and fully adhered single ply roof assemblies. We also have extensive experience installing Built-up and Modified Bitumen roof systems. One owner of The Ramos Roofing Company has 35 years of field experience working on many projects throughout Denver and Colorado Front Range. Commercial low slope materials have changed and evolved throughout the years; however, the same basic principal of displacing moisture to protect a building’s interior, contents, and human occupants from the weather remains. Low slope roofing systems can be complex at times requiring tailored solutions. Certain factors must be considered when installing a low slope roof assembly. Factors include a building’s existing roof, wind exposure, building height, the type of construction, load bearing, drainage, wind uplift pressure resistance, existing deck, fire rating, parapet walls, and energy efficiency. It is important to hire a firm who understands the complexities of a low slope roofing system. The personnel at The Ramos Roofing Company are experienced in all phases of low slope roof construction.

Built-up Membrane Construction

Built-up roofing membranes are comprised of three major components: felts, bitumen, and mineral aggregate. This combination produces a membrane capable of resisting a roofs expansion and contraction. The felt works as a stabilizer holding together the three components. The Bitumen is the adhesive that bonds all components as one. The mineral aggregate serves the purpose of protecting a roof surface from solar radiation, acts as ballast, rain, snow, hail. and protects surface from abrasions caused from foot traffic. In addition, the mineral aggregate gives a roofing system a fire resistant outer shell reducing the spread of damaging fire.

Modified Bitumen Membrane Construction

Modified bitumen membranes are considered a superior factory made material. These membranes are significantly easier to install reducing field application inconsistencies. They are generally completed with a two part system as opposed to a three or four ply system required in built-up membrane construction. Modified bitumen roofing systems can be installed using cold adhesives,torched into place, or hot-mopped. Modified bitumen membranes resist roof punctures from mechanical damage, foot traffic, and fastener retraction.

Elastomeric Membrane Roofing

Single-Ply roofing systems are produced in a wide variety of lengths, widths, and thicknesses. These products have the ability to expand and retract repeatedly enabling them to withstand splitting or cracking. These roofing systems can be applied fully adhered, ballasted, and mechanically attached.

Weldable Thermoplastics

Weldable thermoplastics are similar to elastomeric membranes. The seams in these systems are heat welded the use of adherents. The process of heat welding sheets together ensures that seams are as strong as the basic sheet itself. Thermoplastic membranes are available in light reflective colors giving them advantages in areas that require cool roofing systems.