Coal Tar Pitch Roofing Explained | Roof Online
WEBMar 18, 2024 · A layer of coal tar pitch that has been applied to the roof and the layer of reinforcing felts that are set into it is called a "ply". One ply in a finished coal tar roof is usually an eighth to a quarter of an inch thick. Typical coal tar pitch builtup roofs have four or five plies. At the end of the installation, gravel is typically set ...