Roof Removal Before Building Demolition

On occasion one may find that the roof of a building being demolished is removed before the building is razed. Such removal may be required when buildings are very close to one another, or when the roofing contains asbestos-containing materials.

There are two major types of roofing: "built-up roofing" and "sheet goods."

Built-up roofing contains multiple layers of felt and asphalt. Sheet goods typically consist of a single layer of material.

Courtesy of The EPA