Roofing Handbook Information Sheet 16 Single ply roofing

Publication Year

1999

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

The last thirty years has seen the emergence from the rubber and plastics industry of a generation of highly engineered roofing membranes. These membranes are polymer based and are not derivatives of bituminous membranes; they are sometimes referred to collectively as 'single ply' roofing systems. Polymer based roofing membranes can now offer a proven solution to the problems of providing a durable, long term, waterproof covering for any type of building. They may be applied in fully adhered or 'bonded' systems, by mechanical fastening and by loose laying with suitable ballasting. The information given in this sheet is by way of a brief introductory summary of the different types of membranes available.

Document History

Updated edition of the Roofing handbook published by the Flat Roofing Contractors Advisory Board which was renamed Flat Roofing Alliance.

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