Single Ply Rubber Roofing

Single ply roofing has become an increasingly popular flat roof covering over the last few years.

Single ply rubber roofing.

Both thermoset and thermoplastics function the same on your roof. Single ply membrane roofing involves using rubber or other synthetic material sheets that are chemically attached or ballasted to create a roof insulation layer. 1 ballasted 2 fully adhered 3 mechanically fastened 4 partially adhered and 5 self adhered. Seams of single ply membranes can be heat welded solvent welded and adhered using seam tape or other adhesives.

Thermoplastic polyolefin or tpo and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer or epdm. Thermoset epdm is a true rubber membrane roof. Generally single ply membrane roofing is categorized into two main types. Single ply roofing is priced per square foot and an average price for materials and installation of a 60 mil roof may range from 3 to 5 per square foot.

The term rubber refers to single ply roofing membranes that include thermoplastics like tpo thermoplastic polyolefin and pvc polyvinyl chloride. Single ply membranes come in five basic types. Single ply roofing is composed of a single layered roof membrane that is made of reinforced thermoplastic or thermos set materials in the rubber and plastic families. Your cost will vary a bit depending on the type of material you choose.

The membranes are known for their long term weathering ability and light colored reflective roof surfaces that offer building occupants a significant reduction in energy use.