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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 Northridge, 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
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Torch Down Roofing
Two Plies, Welded Seams, No Guesswork.
Torch down roofing in Northridge 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 Northridge, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace and the northeast San Fernando Valley.
Why Flat Roofs in Northridge Fail
Northridge 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 Northridge
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 Northridge and the Foothills
We install and repair torch down throughout Northridge, 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 NORTHRIDGE, CA
FLAT ROOFS IN NORTHRIDGE
WHAT TORCH DOWN ACTUALLY FIXES
If the flat roof on your Northridge property is patched, ponding or splitting at the laps, torch down is usually the answer. Valley heat cooks a flat roof all afternoon, which is why the white Polyfresko cap sheet is worth its small premium.
When torch down is the wrong call
Where open flame is not appropriate, on a poor wood deck or a tight occupied building, we quote a cold-applied or coating system and say why.
What the week looks like
- 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
Serving Northridge and nearby
We install and repair torch down roofs throughout Northridge and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities, including Reseda, Winnetka and North Hills.
What goes on your Northridge roof
- 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
Our habits on site
Deck repairs are priced per sheet so there is no surprise number halfway through.
- Ice-and-water goes in at the valleys and penetrations even though it rarely freezes here.
- Change orders are discussed before anything is done, not billed afterwards.
- The site is cleaned daily, and the last magnet pass happens before the crew leaves.
- Drone shots cover the steep sections, and the rest is checked on foot.
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.
The Northridge version of this job
Roofs in Northridge do not wear out the way a brochure says they do, and the valley holds heat, and the daily swing works every seam and lap. At about 21 miles northwest, Northridge is an easy run for us, inspection or emergency.
Reseda, Winnetka and North Hills are on the same route, which keeps follow-ups easy.
- Tear-off debris leaves the same day; nobody is left with a pile over the weekend.
- Chimney and wall flashings are replaced, not painted over with sealant.
- Permits and inspections run through the local building department, and we pull them rather than leaving it to you.
- Tile is sorted and reused where it is sound, which keeps the roof looking original.
- Material is delivered the morning of the job, not left on the driveway for a week.
Book in the dry months and the whole job happens on dry decking. Expect photos, a measured scope and a number you can compare against anyone else.
Where the money goes
Price follows square footage, how many layers come off, how much decking needs replacing and how many penetrations the roof carries.
We price deck repair per sheet so there is no surprise number halfway through the tear-off.
Why we specify two plies in Northridge
The practical reasons it keeps getting specified here:
- The white Polyfresko cap sheet reflects heat rather than storing it
- It suits cut-up roofs with curbs, pipes and skylights
- Heat-welded seams fuse the plies instead of relying on adhesive
- It handles ponding better than a single-layer repair ever will
- Manufacturer warranties run 10, 20 or 25 years depending on the system
Get a number in writing
The estimate is free. Call (818) 275-0921 and we will measure your Northridge roof, check the deck, laps and drains, and tell you plainly whether coating is the right call.
What we check before quoting
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.
Cheap work shows up at the details: a flashing sealed instead of replaced, a vent reused because it was quicker, decking covered because nobody wanted the conversation. Those are the roofs we get called back to in two winters.
After the job in Northridge
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.
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QUESTIONS
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NORTHRIDGE, CA TORCH DOWN ROOFING
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed, bonded and insured, with workers' compensation on every crew. Certificates are available before work starts.
Is the torch safe around my Northridge 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.
Do you give free estimates in Northridge?
Yes. The inspection and the written estimate are free, including a second opinion if you already have a quote in hand. We photograph what we find and walk you through it.
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.
Is torch down right for a flat roof in Northridge?
For most flat and low-slope roofs in Northridge, yes. Two plies of modified bitumen with heat-welded seams handle ponding and UV far better than patching.
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.
Do you pull permits in Northridge?
We do. Permits and inspections go through the local building department and we handle the paperwork rather than leaving it to you.
Northridge Torch Down Roofing — and the five closest cities
Just outside Northridge, we work in:
- Reseda Torch Down Roofing 2 mi
- Winnetka Torch Down Roofing 2 mi
- North Hills Torch Down Roofing 3 mi
- Porter Ranch Torch Down Roofing 3 mi
- Lake Balboa Torch Down Roofing 4 mi
We cover Reseda, Winnetka, North Hills, Porter Ranch and Lake Balboa from the same yard as Northridge. Ask about the city you are actually in — we probably work it.
