There are 3 main types of flat roofing systems.
2 ply flat roof system.
Available in a variety of thicknesses in smooth and granule surfaces sbs membranes may be installed in hot asphalt cold adhesive or may be heat welded.
Flat roofs are hard to replace.
Henry lowslope two ply self adhered waterproof roll roofing is a modified bitumen roofing membrane with a fibrous glass reinforcement.
This prevent leaks mold and rot all of which can weaken the roofing structure and cause costly damage.
Learn about the liberty sbs self adhering base ply sheet.
Some observers suggest it s harder to replace a flat roof than a traditional pitched shingle roof because of the labor required to remove its layers especially on older flat roofs.
This could mean flat roofs may not raise the same red flags they used to.
The best solution for this existing torch down rubber roof is to install another layer on top of it fusing the 2 layers together.
The resisto two ply roofing system is guaranteed for 20 years against any manufacturing defect in the products.
Fibertite hybrid roofing systems combine the best of two different roofing systems for a superior multi ply product.
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The product self adheres with a granulated top surface.
Each system is designed to waterproof the roof and protect it from sun rain snow and more.
The image above shows part of the process for installing a 2 ply modified bitumen torch down rubber roof system over an existing tar and gravel roof.
Firestone sbs modified bitumen roofing systems incorporate a synthetic rubber based technology which yields exceptional flexibility even in extremely low temperatures.
The fibertite hybrid roof system is a fusion of an sbs modified bitumen composite capped with our fibertite kee membrane.
The deckseal self adhered roofing system is an excellent solution for low slope applications 1 4 12 to 2 12 on residential re roofing jobs.
The thicker is better paradigm.
This roofing system is very durable but must be professionally installed.
But now flat roofs often are constructed with fewer layers because of improved waterproofing technology.
This warranty applies to low slope or near flat residential roofs up to 1 8 2 or 1 slope that use the outer perimeter instead of a drain to evacuate water.
Choosing a roofing company there are many roofing companies.
Built up roof bur modified bitumen and single ply.
One of the most popular types of commercial roofing systems we offer is the 2 ply sbs roof system also known as a torch on roof system this roofing assembly involves torched applied layers of polyester and fiberglass reinforced sbs membrane.