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Professional torch down roofing — stronger roofs for a safer tomorrow
Our 2-ply Polyfresko torch down roofing systems provide long-lasting, waterproof protection for flat and low-slope roofs. Designed for durability and performance, this system is ideal for residential, multi-family, HOA and commercial buildings across Burbank, Los Angeles and Southern California. Waterproof protection, durable and long lasting, UV and heat resistant, ideal for flat roofs, professional installation.
IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE PROPERTY TYPES
RESIDENTIAL HOMES
APARTMENTS & HOAs
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
LOW-SLOPE ROOFS
BEFORE & AFTER
BURBANK, CA
Torch Down Roofing
Two Plies, Welded Seams, No Guesswork.
Torch down roofing in Burbank is modified bitumen, installed in two plies and heat-welded as it goes down: a base sheet torched to the prepared deck or cover board, then a white Polyfresko cap sheet over it. The seams fuse instead of relying on adhesive, which is why the system holds up on flat and low-slope roofs that see standing water.
All American Roof Repair & Commercial Roofing installs and repairs torch down on houses with flat sections, apartment buildings, HOA property, offices and light industrial across Burbank, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace and the northeast San Fernando Valley.
Why Flat Roofs in Burbank Fail
Burbank sits in a bowl at the foot of the Verdugo and San Gabriel Mountains and it bakes. A dark flat roof here runs far hotter than the air, the daily swing works every lap, and the fall winds drive grit across the surface. Then the rain arrives in short, heavy bursts and finds whatever the summer loosened: a split lap, a lifted edge, a drain that has not been cleared since the last storm.
How We Install It
Tear-off and deck check
The old roof comes off and any soft decking is replaced before a new sheet touches it. You see the bad bays before they are covered.
Insulation or cover board
Where the building wants R-value, polyiso goes down; otherwise a cover board gives the torch a sound, even surface.
Base sheet
The modified bitumen base ply is torched and rolled so the whole sheet bonds, not just the edges.
Polyfresko cap sheet
The white cap ply goes over it, seams welded and probed. White means the roof reflects heat instead of storing it.
Flashings and drains
Curbs, pipes, parapets, edge metal and drains are detailed last, because that is where flat roofs actually leak.
Torch Down vs the Alternatives
- Against a patch. Patching buys months. A two-ply system is a roof, with a manufacturer warranty behind it.
- Against TPO. Both work on flat roofs. Torch down suits smaller, cut-up roofs and buildings with lots of penetrations; TPO suits wide open spans.
- Against a coating. A coating renews a sound roof. If the deck or insulation is wet, torch down replaces it instead of sealing the problem in.
- Against built-up. No kettle, no gravel, and a white surface rather than black asphalt cooking all afternoon.
Straight talk: torch down is hot work. We carry the permits and insurance for it, run a fire watch and keep extinguishers on the roof. Where open flame is not appropriate — a wood deck in poor condition, an occupied building with tight access — we quote a cold-applied or coating system instead and say why.
What We Roof in Burbank
If the roof is flat or low-slope, torch down is on the table:
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Homes with Flat Sections
Additions, garages and mid-century flat roofs where shingles were never the answer.
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Apartments & HOAs
Staged section by section so tenants stay put and the lot stays usable.
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Commercial Buildings
Offices, retail and light industrial, scheduled around your hours.
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Low-Slope Roofs
Shallow pitches where water moves slowly and details decide everything.
Before and After
The same roof, cracked and ponding, then two plies down with a white cap sheet.
Warranty and Lifespan
Installed to spec, a two-ply torch down roof runs twenty years and up, and the manufacturer warranty is written for 10, 20 or 25 years depending on the system we specify. The paperwork is registered in your name, not left in a folder. We check the roof after the first rainy season so small things stay small.
Repairs and Maintenance
Most calls start with a leak over one room. We trace it to the source — a split lap, a failed pipe flashing, a drain that never cleared — repair it and photograph what we found. Two things keep a flat roof going: clear the drains before the rains, and have the flashings looked at once a year.
Serving Burbank and the Foothills
We install and repair torch down throughout Burbank, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace, La Crescenta, Sylmar and the rest of the northeast San Fernando Valley. Flat roof work is dry-weather work, so the calendar tightens once the rain starts — call early.
We’ll measure the roof, check the deck, drains and flashings, and tell you whether torch down is the right system.
TORCH DOWN ROOFING BURBANK, CA
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO
TORCH DOWN ROOFING IN BURBANK
Flat roofs in Burbank fail at the laps and the details, which is why we install torch down in two plies with every seam heat-welded. Up against the hills the wind gets at the edges first, so the perimeter metal and the first course decide how long the roof holds.
How the job runs
- Free inspection with photos of every penetration and drain
- Written scope and price before anything is booked
- Tear-off and deck repair, with bad bays shown to you
- Two plies down, welds probed as the crew goes
- Flashings, drains and edge metal detailed
- Daily clean-up and a final walk with you on the roof
Layer by layer
- Roof deck, repaired where it is soft
- Insulation or cover board, depending on what the building needs
- Modified bitumen base sheet, torched and rolled so the whole sheet bonds
- White Polyfresko cap sheet, seams welded and probed
- Edge metal, curb and pipe flashings detailed last
Conditions we plan for in Burbank
Roofs in Burbank do not wear out the way a brochure says they do, and hillside exposure means uplift at the ridges and UV on the south faces. From the shop it is a 10-mile run northwest to Burbank, so emergencies get a same-day answer.
The roofs in Toluca Lake, Glendale and North Hollywood are built much the same way, and they fail the same way.
- Where an HOA sets colour or material rules, we match the approved list before the job is quoted.
- Gutters are pulled and refitted properly instead of being crushed by a ladder.
- We protect landscaping and the pool before a single bundle comes off the truck.
- Skylights are flashed new rather than reused, because that is where the next leak starts.
- Solar panels get detached and reset on a schedule that matches the roofing crew.
The first big storm books out the whole trade, so earlier is cheaper. You get photos, measurements and a plain explanation before any work is booked.
Where the money goes
We price deck repair per sheet so there is no surprise number halfway through the tear-off.
A cut-up roof with ten curbs costs more per square than an open one, because the detailing is the work.
How long it lasts
Installed to spec, a two-ply torch down roof runs twenty years and up. The manufacturer warranty is written for 10, 20 or 25 years depending on the system, and we register the paperwork in your name.
When we recommend something else
If the insulation is wet, no membrane fixes that - it comes off first, whatever it costs.
Standards we hold on every Burbank job
We show you the soft spots before they are covered, not after.
- We photograph every slope and penetration so you see what we see before deciding anything.
- Edges are fastened to spec because that is where uplift starts.
- Workmanship coverage is ours to honour, and we are still here to honour it.
- Change orders are discussed before anything is done, not billed afterwards.
Why torch down for a Burbank flat roof
The practical reasons it keeps getting specified here:
- Manufacturer warranties run 10, 20 or 25 years depending on the system
- Heat-welded seams fuse the plies instead of relying on adhesive
- It suits cut-up roofs with curbs, pipes and skylights
- Two plies mean a second line of defence over the whole roof, not just the patches
- The white Polyfresko cap sheet reflects heat rather than storing it
Serving Burbank and nearby
We install and repair torch down roofs throughout Burbank and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities, including Toluca Lake, Glendale and North Hollywood.
Get a number in writing
The estimate is free. Call (818) 275-0921 and we will measure your Burbank roof, check the deck, laps and drains, and tell you plainly whether coating is the right call.
What we check before quoting
Price follows the roof, not a rate card: access, pitch, material, how many layers come off and what the deck looks like underneath. We measure in person, show you photos and put the number in writing before anything is booked.
The questions we hear most in Burbank are about price, timing and whether a repair will hold. We answer all three before you commit, and we put the answers in writing.
What goes wrong when it is done cheap
When the crew leaves, the debris leaves with them: magnet passes morning and evening, gutters cleared, driveway swept. You get photos of the finished work and the warranty paperwork registered in your name.
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QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about torch down roofing in Burbank.
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BURBANK, CA TORCH DOWN ROOFING
How much does a new roof cost in Burbank?
Cost depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the material you choose, how many layers come off and what the deck looks like underneath. We inspect the Burbank property, measure it and put a detailed number in writing before anything is booked.
Is torch down right for a flat roof in Burbank?
For most flat and low-slope roofs in Burbank, yes. Two plies of modified bitumen with heat-welded seams handle ponding and UV far better than patching.
Is the torch safe around my Burbank building?
We carry the permits and insurance for hot work, run a fire watch and keep extinguishers on the roof. Where open flame is not appropriate we quote a cold-applied or coating system instead.
Can you work around solar panels?
Yes. Panels are detached and reset on a schedule that matches the roofing crew, and the penetrations are re-flashed properly when they go back.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed, bonded and insured, with workers' compensation on every crew. Certificates are available before work starts.
How long does a torch down roof last?
Installed to spec, twenty years and up, with a manufacturer warranty of 10, 20 or 25 years depending on the system.
What is the 2-ply Polyfresko system?
A modified bitumen base sheet torched to the deck or cover board, with a white Polyfresko cap sheet over it. The white surface reflects heat instead of holding it.
How long does the work take?
Most single-family roofs in Burbank are done in two to four days once materials are on site. Larger or steeper roofs, or jobs with deck repairs, run longer and we say so up front.
Burbank Torch Down Roofing — and the five closest cities
We work the same streets around Burbank. If you are closer to one of these, the crew is already there most weeks:
- Toluca Lake Torch Down Roofing 3 mi
- Glendale Torch Down Roofing 4 mi
- North Hollywood Torch Down Roofing 4 mi
- Sun Valley Torch Down Roofing 4 mi
- Valley Village Torch Down Roofing 5 mi
We cover Toluca Lake, Glendale, North Hollywood, Sun Valley and Valley Village from the same yard as Burbank. No travel surcharge between them.
