Modified Rubber Roof System

Two of the commercial flat roof systems commonly found in the northeast are modified bitumen and thermoplastic polyolefin tpo.

Modified rubber roof system.

Coated modified bitumen rubber roof. This 25 year old 2 ply modified bitumen torch down rubber roof coated with aluminum asphalt paint which is meant to protect the surface against harmful uv rays it has had many years of scattered debris foot traffic from a rooftop a c and ventilation units being serviced yet there is no indication that repairs have ever been needed. Unlike the previous flat roof style this one is a single ply folded roof that resembles the ice and water protections shields although its surface area is saturated with a mineral based wear. Modified bitumen rubber roofs are the only roofing system where you can melt two layers together.

Pros of the modified bitumen. Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures wind design for roof systems has become much more challenging for roof system designers and roofing contractors. Modified bitumen is a common flat roofing system that consists of asphalt with added modifiers to give it a rubber like quality. With epdm rubber roofs and tpo vinyl roofs it is not possible but in the case of tpo roofs it is feasible to glue the second layer on top of the other.

The modified bitumen torch down roof below was installed by us over 14 years ago. Learn about modified bitumen sbs roofing systems. This type of a roof could be installed with the cold adhesives the asphalts or the common torch method. Modified bitumen roofing has been around since the 1970s when it was developed to address ongoing issues with traditional asphalt roofs.

When properly maintained business owners can expect a life of at least 10 years out of this type of roofing system. This roof is located on 819 westport rd east westport connecticut. Modbit membrane rolls come in 36 39 widths and cover an area of approximately 100 square feet. The best rubber roof is to have 2 or 3 rubber membranes fused together on top of each other.

Modified rubber roofing is not recommended for roofs with a slope that is greater than a quarter of an inch per horizontal foot. On epdm roofs you will always notice patches everywhere. The modified bitumen. 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.

Just look at the age of the roofs and notice what type of repairs have been done.