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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 Panorama City, 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
PANORAMA CITY, CA
Torch Down Roofing
Two Plies, Welded Seams, No Guesswork.
Torch down roofing in Panorama City 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 Panorama City, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace and the northeast San Fernando Valley.
Why Flat Roofs in Panorama City Fail
Panorama City 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 Panorama City
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 Panorama City and the Foothills
We install and repair torch down throughout Panorama City, 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 PANORAMA CITY, CA
FLAT ROOFS IN PANORAMA CITY
WHAT TORCH DOWN ACTUALLY FIXES
If the flat roof on your Panorama City 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.
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
Why we specify two plies in Panorama City
Why it outlasts patch-on-patch asphalt:
- It handles ponding better than a single-layer repair ever will
- Manufacturer warranties run 10, 20 or 25 years depending on the system
- Repairs weld into the existing sheet, so a fix becomes part of the roof
- Two plies mean a second line of defence over the whole roof, not just the patches
- It suits cut-up roofs with curbs, pipes and skylights
What you can expect from us
Payment is tied to progress, not demanded up front.
- Ice-and-water goes in at the valleys and penetrations even though it rarely freezes here.
- Moisture readings go in the report where a leak is suspected but not obvious.
- Change orders are discussed before anything is done, not billed afterwards.
- Fascia and rafter tails get checked while the edge is open.
When we recommend something else
If the insulation is wet, no membrane fixes that - it comes off first, whatever it costs.
What you can expect from it
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.
Panorama City roofs, specifically
Roof life in Panorama City is decided by exposure more than brand, and the weather here punishes details, not products. The shop is about 17 miles northwest, which is why we can be out the same day.
Jobs in Arleta, Sepulveda and Valley Glen run alongside this one most weeks.
- Solar panels get detached and reset on a schedule that matches the roofing crew.
- Access gets planned first - driveway, staging, dumpster placement - so the street stays usable.
- Skylights are flashed new rather than reused, because that is where the next leak starts.
- We work around tenants and business hours where the building is occupied.
- Material is delivered the morning of the job, not left on the driveway for a week.
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.
Serving Panorama City and nearby
We install and repair torch down roofs throughout Panorama City and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities, including Arleta, Sepulveda and Valley Glen.
What goes on your Panorama City 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
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.
A cut-up roof with ten curbs costs more per square than an open one, because the detailing is the work.
Book a free Panorama City inspection
The estimate is free. Call (818) 275-0921 and we will measure your Panorama City roof, check the deck, laps and drains, and tell you plainly whether coating is the right call.
Timing the work in Panorama City
A roof is a system. The membrane or shingle gets the attention, but the underlayment, the fasteners, the edge metal and the ventilation decide whether it reaches its warranty.
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.
Questions Panorama City owners ask us
The questions we hear most in Panorama City are about price, timing and whether a repair will hold. We answer all three before you commit, and we put the answers in writing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about torch down roofing in Panorama City.
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PANORAMA CITY, CA TORCH DOWN ROOFING
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.
How much does a new roof cost in Panorama City?
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 Panorama City property, measure it and put a detailed number in writing before anything is booked.
Is torch down right for a flat roof in Panorama City?
For most flat and low-slope roofs in Panorama City, yes. Two plies of modified bitumen with heat-welded seams handle ponding and UV far better than patching.
How long does the work take?
Most single-family roofs in Panorama City 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.
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 the torch safe around my Panorama City 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.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed, bonded and insured, with workers' compensation on every crew. Certificates are available before work starts.
Do you pull permits in Panorama City?
We do. Permits and inspections go through the local building department and we handle the paperwork rather than leaving it to you.
Panorama City Torch Down Roofing — and the five closest cities
We work the same streets around Panorama City. If you are closer to one of these, the crew is already there most weeks:
- Arleta Torch Down Roofing 1 mi
- Sepulveda Torch Down Roofing 2 mi
- Valley Glen Torch Down Roofing 3 mi
- Van Nuys Torch Down Roofing 3 mi
- North Hills Torch Down Roofing 3 mi
We cover Arleta, Sepulveda, Valley Glen, Van Nuys and North Hills from the same yard as Panorama City. No travel surcharge between them.
