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Reroofing the windiest place on earth with a modified bitumen protected membrane

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Abstract
In a protected membrane roofing system, insulation is placed above the membrane to keep the waterproofing layer out of harm's way. Ballast holds the extruded polystyrene insulation in place and protectes it from the sun and traffic.
Date
5/1994
Author(s)
Wayne Tobiasson; James Buska
Page(s)
207-220
Keyword(s)
protected membrane; modified bitumen; ballast; wind; insulation; moisture; reroof


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