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Build-up Roofs a Longtime Staple for Florida Commercial Buildings

Nov 16, 2011 | Roof Types

Built-up roofs using coal tar pitch are the oldest form of flat roofing in existence. One hundred forty year old sketches are available showing horse drawn “hot kettles” and this form, with minimal changes, is still in use today in Tampa Bay and all of Florida. Coal...

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