2 Ply Modified Bitumen Roofing System

Following are some photos of a recent 2 ply modified bitumen membrane roofing system installation along with new eavestrough gutters installed by toronto roofing ca.

2 ply modified bitumen roofing system.

High quality sbs rubber and asphalt blend. Dynamax smooth is used as a premium fiber glass polyester reinforced modified bitumen base ply or cap sheet in a variety of multi ply roofing systems. Wind uplift is a primary concern when installing a retrofit single ply roof system rsprs over a structural metal panel roof. 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.

Bitumen roofing is also available in 1 2 or 3 ply. This technology was applied to the design of our two ply engineered roof systems in which the workhorse base ply absorbs roof stresses while the top ply shields the base from the elements and mechanical abuse. To learn more about our engineered roof systems click on a selection below. The 1 ply material is not durable and if used can pose certain problems such as breaking down prematurely while the 2 and 3 ply material roofs cost significantly more to install which can make this one of the most costly types of flat roofing products around.

Note that roof systems typically include more than one type of material. Modified bitumen roof systems can be installed with the common torch method asphalts or cold adhesives. Modified bitumen roofing systems. Sbs modified bitumen roof systems brochure.

Epdm rubber metal tiles asphalt shingles modified bitumen asphalt bur pvc copper panels roofing slates and cedar shingles. Firestone sbs modified bitumen roofing systems incorporate a synthetic rubber based technology which yields exceptional flexibility even in extremely low temperatures. A standard sbs modified bitumen roof system is a two ply system applied in rolls that overlap the edge of the previous roll. This video is a supplement to the instructions included with flintlastic products.

A built up roof for example will typically include the built up membrane itself with or without gravel as well as some kind of insulation. Astm e 1592 physical testing was performed on three test roof assemblies in order to determine the wind uplift resistance of an rsprs installed over existing structural metal panel roof systems fastened directly into purlins. There are two types of modified bitumen membranes app and sbs. Application of flintlastic sa 2 ply and 3 ply self adhered roof systems.

This installation video is an overview of application of the 2 and 3 ply flintlastic sa self adhered systems the smart low slope roofing solution from certainteed roofing. Many of our commercial roofing customers do not know the differences between modified bitumen and single ply roofing systems.