There are three types of roofing systems used for rubber membrane roofs.
Flat roofing vinyl membrane roof.
Pvc single ply membrane arguably the most popular of all flat roofing materials some contractors even install only pvc membranes for higher end residential installations pvc membranes are a single layer of thermoplastic material.
Single ply flat roofing membranes pvc tpo epdm rubber roofs in our overview of flat roofing technologies.
Although tpo is a vinyl type of material we will also include it as part of this article.
Pros and cons for flat roof materials.
In part 1 retrofit single ply roof systems.
We produce and manufacture top tier pvc membranes and complete commercial and residential roofing solutions for flat or low sloped roofs.
What are the different types of flat roofs.
A pvc membrane is made up of two plies of pvc material with a polyester reinforcement scrim in between.
Modified bitumen torch down roofing.
Duro last is another pvc roofing manufacturer catering to commercial roof markets.
Distinctive to pvc membrane making it more durable than epdm are hot air welded seams.
Membrane roofing is often used on commercial flat roofs.
Since our start in 1978 ib roof systems has maintained a superior performance record for commercial and residential single ply pvc membrane complete roofing solutions.
Epdm rubber membrane roofs are the most popular of all the.
We also cover spray applied foam and liquid roofing options.
The materials on flat roofs are mostly rubber.
Specialty flat roof decking product called deckshield is available for walkable flat roof decks.
Common flat roof membranes discussed in this article include built up asphalt tar and gravel modified bitumen and single ply membranes like epdm pvc tpo and kee.
All three types of flat roofing cost 250 to 350 per square 100 square feet but prices vary according to region and size of the roof.
Contact memtec today by telephone on 01634 869806 fax or email to discuss your flat roofing products or pvc roofing and single ply roof waterproofing membrane requirements or to request a brochure literature product sample pack price or to place an order.
Part i bur tar gravel and modified bitumen we discussed the older and in many ways inefficient types of flat roofs that are not only outdated by today s standards but also have a short life cycle expectancy.
A pvc roof is a premium single ply roofing membrane with superior durability longevity and performance and therefore costs more than an epdm rubber roof.
Pvc roofs are especially strong and durable featuring a minimum breaking point of 300 pounds per inch.
Built up roof bur modified bitumen roof mbr and rubber membrane roof epdm.