Technical Membranes for Roofing

Membrane roofing is a type of roofing system for buildings and tanks. It is used on flat or nearly flat roofs to prevent leaks and move water off the roof.

Membrane roofs are most commonly made from synthetic rubber, thermoplastic (PVC or similar material), or modified bitumen.

Membrane roofs are most commonly used in commercial application, though they are becoming increasingly more common in residential application.

Lightweight roof membranes in large sports facilities require excellent weather resistance, making fluoropolymers the ideal material solution. Roof membranes for fierproof buildings are mainly composed of fluoropolymer and fiberglass cloth.

Types of Roof Membranes for Flat or Low-Slope Roofs:

Flat roof membranes are used in both residential and commercial roofing projects. In residential, it is used predominantly for large apartment buildings, garage roofs, and small extensions. It is also increasingly used for larger main roofs in single-family housing with modern designs that integrate flat roofs.

Most large commercial projects such as apartments, warehouses, sports facilities, schools, and hotels utilize membrane roofing on flat roofs. Most of these commercial buildings require roof access for mechanical systems or they have occupied roof terraces, making membrane roofs an ideal cost effective solution.

The two most common types of flat roof membranes are EPDM and PVC. While modified bitumen is also still used, most owners are moving away from asphalt based products due to the environmental and health hazards.