Mechanically attached or fully adhered there are others but these are the most popular.
Fully adhered single ply roofing.
Fastened mechanically to the roof deck or fully adhered with an adhesive.
And also for renovation works.
Weatherbond offers three main types of membrane for single ply roofing perfect for commercial and residential low slope applications.
In fully adhered single ply roof systems the insulation is secured to bonded vcl with insulation adhesive.
Stress plates and screws are used to fasten the membrane in place.
Proven system that has been installed for decades.
Single ply membrane roofs tpo pvc and epdm are typically fastened to commercial buildings in one of two ways.
A fully adhered single ply roof is suitable for a range of properties including residential.
Steel deck with fully adhered single ply membrane over a cover board with xps insulation over gypsum board thermal barrier or applied directly to the metal roof deck.
Offers the best manufacturers wind ratings.
This requires the 4 x8 insulation boards to serve the dual role of insulating and securing the roof to the metal deck which requires far more screws.
Drawbacks of a fully adhered roof.
This seals any gaps and creates a single flat waterproof surface.
Fully adhered systems are suitable for most applications particularly where improved aesthetic appearance or complex geometry are important design factors.
Roofs that are fully adhered are glued directly to the insulation below.
Benefits of a fully adhered roof.
It is usually used when the aesthetic appeal of the roof is important.
New builds if your commercial property is being constructed you might think about a fully adhered roof.
This method is more expensive.
The roof membrane is then secured to the insulation using a special cold applied.
The system uses a roof membrane mechanically attached to the roof surface insulation attached.
The finished surface will be smooth and can be used along with colored membranes to.
Can be a quiet installation when paired with an olybond installation adhesives.
If you choose this solution the membrane needs to be attached using an adhesive recommended by the manufacturer and it might be asphalt solvent based or water based adhesive.
Single ply roofing systems can be installed with either of two rather common methods.
A fully adhered single ply roofing might be another option for you to consider.
No fluttering in the roof system.