flat gravel roof - how to repair

Hello, I have an existing gravel roof that I want to repair. There is a big area that is flat. I just got a quote from a roofer to repair the whole roof where he would lay two coats of fiberglass membrane with hot tar and then a granule surfaced roofing sheet to protect the roof. He would guarantee this job for 10 years. My question is if instead of doing that, I can just remove all the gravel myself (since it is VERY loose) and then just coat the entire roof with one of those elastomeric roof coatings like this one:

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And not worry about the roof for a good 10 years. Does anyone have any suggestions if this would be a good idea? Or if I was to hire a roofing contractor, what would be the best choice to repair and roof that has a big area that is flat?

Thanks before hand, Adiel

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adiel
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look into a rubber roof, I beleive you will see alot longer life

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mark Ransley

Hmm. thought a crystal ball was used for that purpose..

Reply to
Ann G

Thanks for your reply. I actually got a comment from someone who talked to a local roof inspector. They said that even though these new rubber roofs are guaranteed for up to 20 years, he says that in his opinion a tar roof that is well built will last longer than the new rubber roofs.

Any comments on this anyone?

Thanks, Adiel

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adiel

Any comments on this anyone? Also does anyone have other recommendations for fixing a flat roof (besides a new pitched roof because its out of my budget)? :) Thanks, Adiel

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adiel

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