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# Roofers Like Torch-down Roofing. It Also Is Dangerous!

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While giving a roof estimate to a Toronto resident recently, we were told by the homeowner that an unlicensed roofer was charged with causing a fire at a semi-detached home a couple of streets over! One form of building fire can be caused by [**roofers**](https://lusoroofing.com/) using an open-flame torch to install modified bitumen or roll roofing.

[**Torch-down roofing**](https://lusoroofing.com/flat-roofing-toronto/) should only be applied on flat or low-slopped roofs. The process of torch-down roofing is popular with  **Luso Roofing** , and other  **roofing contractors** ; mainly because of its ease of application and adaptability. Torch-down roofing may be easy to work with, however, it can be extremely dangerous as well!

It is extremely easy to make a mistake with an open flame that may result in a disaster. The [**Ontario Ministry Of Labour**](https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/index.php) has developed fire protection and prevention rules which are some of the following:

- A fire extinguisher must be on-site and close by
- The torch must be well away from flammable liquids, materials, and debris
- The roofer or owner should stay behind 30 minutes after the torch job is done for the day