Dura Foam

Dura-Foam has installed quality foam roofing under the same ownership and management since 1981. At the turn-of-the-century, Dura-Foam expanded its portfolio of offerings. Now, commercial and residential foam roof projects may also include solar power and other efficiency upgrades. With over 20,000 satisfied customers over the last three decades, Dura-Foam has built a legacy of exceptional customer service, quality, and reliability. As a testament to our dependability, we have operated from the same location since 1981 (see image below).

You deserve a roof system that uses proven technology to solve age-old problems, namely roof leaks and energy loss. Dura-Foam Roofing will add superior comfort and value to your property while reducing your energy consumption. Foam roofing has been around since the 60's, and Dura-Foam has been installing foam roofs in your neighborhood since 1981. Foam roofing is ideal for flat roof homes, like the Eichler displayed above. As the Bay Area leader in residential foam roofing we have completed 20,000+ projects since 1981.

Dura-Foam is the leading commercial foam contractor in the California, Bay Area. Since 1981, we have installed thousands of environmentally friendly, competitively priced, and leak-free commercial foam roof systems. Our track record of service, quality, and dependability has helped us win business with both government and private organizations. Well known Dura-Foam customers include: Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), Lockheed Martin, Stanford Cogen Plant, and many others. Dura-Foam is well known for creating dependable, long lasting roof systems.

The following external links are published foam roofing articles by well respected authors such as contractors and scientists. Some of the information in this section may at times only be indirectly related to foam roofing. However, the focus of this business and this website is foam roofing plus ancillary systems which commonly integrate with foam roofing including HVAC and PV solar. I am glad you guys have started adding articles. I just hope you add something about the history of polyurethane foam.

Before thinking about generating renewable energy, you should first find ways to improve efficiency. The pages listed below will show you how to divert landfill waste, save energy, and care for the environment by installing the Dura-Foam Roof System. Cumulatively, Dura-Foam roof installations in the San Francisco Bay Area displace enough carbon in energy savings to take over 1200 passenger vehicles off of the road every year! During the energy crisis of the early 80s, the Dura-Foam founder and president, Randy Feriante, recognized the potential impact of foam roofing.

A: Dura-Foam roofs include a 10 year leak-proof guarantee. The guarantee is extended to the 15th year when re-coated at year five. This guarantee is not pro-rated, meaning that leak repairs are performed at no charge. Also, this guarantee remains valid regardless of whether or not the roof is maintained with a re-coat and Free 5-year Inspections. A: Because our roof systems very rarely leak, our staff is readily available to respond to guarantee related requests even during the most sever thunder storms.

Before analyzing the roof maintenance schedule, notice that your Leak-Proof Guarantee will remain valid regardless of whether or not your roof receives maintenance. Also, Dura-Foam roofs typically last 20-30 years with no maintenance. Applying the first "Re-Coat" or "Coating Upgrade" on a Dura-Foam Roofing System is recommended at the 5-year mark (see timetable above). Subsequent re-coats are recommended once every 20 years. Cost of re-coating is typically less than 25% the cost of roof replacement.

Run your electric meter backwards with PhotoVoltaic (PV) solar panels installed by Dura-Foam Solar Center! We install these systems on all roof types. Roof integrated solar systems are intended to last over 50 years. For this reason, you will want a system that is designed by professionals who understand all aspects of your building system. We are a family owned company with diverse backgrounds and experience in photovoltaic solar, electrical, roofing, glazing, general contracting, and other trades.

Dura-Foam is a regular visitor of Bay Area city and county building departments. Our new roof and solar projects include plans, engineering calculations and approvals from the proper jurisdictions having authority. Becoming the Bay Area's highest ranked foam roofing contractor extends far beyond simply being licensed and insured. Dura-Foam Solar Center is top rated by Bay Area and national ratings organizations. The Better Business Bureau (Honor Roll), ValueStar, and the Eichler Network have all given Dura-Foam highest ratings for quality and customer satisfaction.

I joked with Lucio Robles, the crew leader, that if I could give them 17 stars, I would - we have a yoga studio in San Mateo - with 2 large studios and one smaller one - our largest one (about 1,200 sqft) had trouble keeping the temperature down, especially with warmer summers - we have a cathedral ceiling with no insulation. We also had to work the roofing work into our complex schedule without making too much noise at the wrong time because of classes. They worked with us to come up with an approach to foam a pitched roof which other roofers said was not possible.

Our price for a Foam Roof is competitive with tar and gravel, cap sheet, modified bitumen, torch-down, single ply and other roof systems offered by other high quality roofing contractors. Why choose Dura-Foam to install your SPF Foam Roof? Our reputation distinguishes us from other roofing contractors. We have 35 years worth of satisfied customers sharing our story. Although we have many advertising channels, we are contacted the most often by repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals. Our careful and efficient methods have enabled us to stay competitive while providing our customers with the highest quality roofs.

Dura-Foam Roofing will provide a lifetime of leak-proof performance and energy savings. Foam roofing will replace flat and low slope roof systems such as tar and gravel, built-up roofing (BUR), single ply, torch-down, and modified bitumen. The quality of a foam roof project is 100% dependent on your roofing contractor. Your top priority will be selecting a roofing contractor that has installed and maintained thousands of leak-free foam roofing projects over the last three decades. Applying a recoat involves cleaning the existing foam roof surface and applying a layer of acrylic-based elastomeric coating.

Are you interested in joining our diversified team of green construction professionals? We are always looking for talented individuals who desire to contribute in our company environment of safety, excellence and service! Current open positions are detailed below. Roofing and Solar Technician - Install and maintain spray polyurethane foam roofing and photovoltaic solar on flat rooftops (residential and commercial).

Your roof system has more direct contact with sunlight and rain than any other part of your property. For this reason, selecting the right roof system has serious potential for saving energy and reducing maintenance expense. We only recommend installing solar panels over a roof that will last at least 30 years. Dura-Foam roofs installed since 1981 have continued to reduce heating/cooling costs and perform leak-free. Roof life can be extended for a lifetime by periodically upgrading surface coatings (typically once every 20 years).