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Title
Single Plies: What Makes Them Different
Single Plies: What Makes Them Different
Date
6/1994
6/1994
Author(s)
Warshaw, Ruth
Warshaw, Ruth
Page(s)
12
12
Source
Florida Forum / FRSA
Florida Forum / FRSA
Keyword(s)
single ply; thermoset; thermoplastic; modified bitumen; installation methods
single ply; thermoset; thermoplastic; modified bitumen; installation methods
Abstract
Over the last twenty years, single ply roofing has steadily gained popularity in the non residential roofing market. Due to its track record of positive performance, it has become, for manya specifiers and installers, the system of choice. This article describes the three main types of single plies manufactured: thermosets, thermoplastics and modified bitumens. It also goes on to breifly explain the three methods for installing those sytems: loose laid ballasted, fully or partially adhered and mechanically fastened.
Over the last twenty years, single ply roofing has steadily gained popularity in the non residential roofing market. Due to its track record of positive performance, it has become, for manya specifiers and installers, the system of choice. This article describes the three main types of single plies manufactured: thermosets, thermoplastics and modified bitumens. It also goes on to breifly explain the three methods for installing those sytems: loose laid ballasted, fully or partially adhered and mechanically fastened.