Single Ply Membrane Flat Roof

Single ply membranes are sheets of rubber and other synthetics that can be chemically adhered to insulation or ballasted creating a layer of protection on your commercial facility.

Single ply membrane flat roof.

Essentially a single ply membrane roof is comprised of flexible sheets of synthetic polymer that can be divided into two main groups thermoplastics and synthetic rubber. They work well for a variety of projects with roofs of all shapes and sizes including exposed roofs green roofs cool roofs ballasted roofs and more from large scale commercial projects such as airports and factories to a private house rooftop. Single ply membranes are installed either as fully adhered or mechanically attached systems depending on each roof s condition installer s preferences and other factors. Due to the fact that thermoplastics can be re heated and re molded they have become the number one option for many industrial roofing contractors undertaking flat roof installations.

Thermoplastic polyolefin tpo and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer epdm. Most common insulation is iso or eps foam board. The membrane is durable and resistant to european climate conditions tears and punctures yet incredibly lightweight typically 2 3kg per square metre. Sig design technology recommends a range of single ply flat roof membranes different materials and different brands depending on the application project size and performance requirements.

Underneath the membrane there is usually a separation barrier and or some sort of insulation board. Since there is only one weathertight layer it is critical that the seams transitions and penetrations are properly installed to prevent leaks. Single ply roof membranes are one of the most popular flat roofing materials ideal for lightweight cost effective fast track construction projects. Single ply membrane roofs are installed in large sheets that are joined together to create one continuous membrane.