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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 Western Addition, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. 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
WESTERN ADDITION, CA
Torch Down Roofing
Two Plies, Welded Seams, No Guesswork.
Torch down roofing in Western Addition 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 Western Addition, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace and the northeast city.
Why Flat Roofs in Western Addition Fail
Western Addition 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 Western Addition
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 Western Addition and the Foothills
We install and repair torch down throughout Western Addition, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace, La Crescenta, Sylmar and the rest of the northeast city. 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 WESTERN ADDITION, CA
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO
TORCH DOWN ROOFING IN WESTERN ADDITION
A torch down roof is two plies of modified bitumen, welded as they go down, and on a flat Western Addition roof that is what keeps water out. Marine air keeps a flat roof damp into the morning, so drainage and a clean cap sheet matter more here than anywhere.
Our process in Western Addition
- 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
Straight talk
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 it costs in Western Addition
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.
What torch down does better
Why it outlasts patch-on-patch asphalt:
- It handles ponding better than a single-layer repair ever will
- The white Polyfresko cap sheet reflects heat rather than storing it
- Repairs weld into the existing sheet, so a fix becomes part of the roof
- Heat-welded seams fuse the plies instead of relying on adhesive
- Two plies mean a second line of defence over the whole roof, not just the patches
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
Serving Western Addition and nearby
We install and repair torch down roofs throughout Western Addition and the surrounding San Francisco County communities, including Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights and Japantown.
The parts people ask about
Underlayment is where corners get cut; we use the system the manufacturer warrants.
- Neighbours get a heads-up about the dumpster before it lands.
- Most homes take two to four days once material lands.
- Change orders are discussed before anything is done, not billed afterwards.
- We check the attic as well as the roof; half of what we find shows from underneath.
Lifespan and warranty
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.
A roofer's read on Western Addition
We quote Western Addition roofs off what the roof is actually doing, and the weather here punishes details, not products. Western Addition is around 338 miles northwest of the shop, which keeps scheduling simple.
Neighbouring work in Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights and Japantown means materials are already staged nearby.
- 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.
- Gutters are pulled and refitted properly instead of being crushed by a ladder.
- Satellite dishes and A/C line sets are re-flashed, not just set back down.
- Magnet sweeps run morning and evening, which matters on a street with kids and bare feet.
We would rather find the problem in the dry months and fix it on a schedule. We will tell you if the roof has five years left, because that is also useful to know.
Talk to a Western Addition flat roof crew
The estimate is free. Call (818) 275-0921 and we will measure your Western Addition roof, check the deck, laps and drains, and tell you plainly whether coating is the right call.
After the job in Western Addition
Dry-season work is cheaper and safer, because the whole job happens on dry decking. Once the first storm is on the ten-day forecast the calendar in Western Addition tightens fast, and emergency work costs more than planned work.
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.
Timing the work in Western Addition
The questions we hear most in Western Addition 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 Western Addition.
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WESTERN ADDITION, CA TORCH DOWN ROOFING
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 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.
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.
Is torch down right for a flat roof in Western Addition?
For most flat and low-slope roofs in Western Addition, yes. Two plies of modified bitumen with heat-welded seams handle ponding and UV far better than patching.
Is the torch safe around my Western Addition 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 Western Addition?
We do. Permits and inspections go through the local building department and we handle the paperwork rather than leaving it to you.
How long does the work take?
Most single-family roofs in Western Addition 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.
Western Addition Torch Down Roofing — and the five closest cities
Just outside Western Addition, we work in:
- Japantown Torch Down Roofing 1 mi
- Hayes Valley Torch Down Roofing 1 mi
- San Francisco Torch Down Roofing 1 mi
- Pacific Heights Torch Down Roofing 1 mi
- Haight Ashbury Torch Down Roofing 1 mi
We cover Japantown, Hayes Valley, San Francisco, Pacific Heights and Haight Ashbury from the same yard as Western Addition. No travel surcharge between them.
