Single-ply Roofing
Protecting all six sides of the building envelope
By Jesse Sanchez. New single-ply, insulation and waterproofing systems support the manufacturer’s strategy to protect all six sides of the building envelope. Polyglass highlighted an expanding portfolio of roofing and waterproofing solutions during the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, including its official entry into the U.S. ...
Source smarter, roof faster
By Jesse Sanchez. A single source for prefabricated single-ply roofing accessories can help contractors simplify ordering, reduce delays and keep projects moving. For commercial roofing contractors, delays in sourcing accessories can quickly affect schedules, crew productivity and profitability. FlashCo’s Edge program is designed to simplify that process by giving contractors ...
Cómo elegir la cubierta adecuada para un techo de baja pendiente
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Alberto Torres. Los sistemas de techado multicapa (BUR), las membranas de asfalto modificado, las membranas monocapa y los sistemas de recubrimiento líquido ofrecen ventajas distintas para los proyectos de techos de baja pendiente. Comprender cómo funciona cada componente en conjunto es fundamental para seleccionar el ...
Why hybrid roofing systems fit data center demands
By GAF. Hybrid roof assemblies combine durability, redundancy and energy efficiency to help protect data centers and support uninterrupted operations. Data centers depend on carefully controlled environments to keep servers, storage devices, networking equipment and other critical technology operating reliably. Because roofing failures can threaten interior conditions and disrupt essential ...
Choosing the right low-slope roof covering
By Jesse Sanchez. Built-up roofing, modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and fluid-applied systems each offer distinct advantages for low-slope roofing projects. Understanding how each component works together is key to selecting the right low-slope roofing system. MuleHide compares the assembly to an open-faced sandwich, with the roof deck serving as the ...
How TDP-1 strengthens roofing adhesion testing
By The Coffee Shops™. How the TDP-1 Standard provides a consistent method for evaluating the adhesion strength of roofing materials. Understanding material testing standards and their results can be a bit confusing at first. In a recent article, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), provides a simple breakdown of the ...
StrongHold™ single-ply solutions
By Emma Peterson. BITEC’s comprehensive single-ply solutions deliver the durability and efficiency your projects demand. If you’re looking for products that you can trust to add long-term value and protection to your next low-slope roofing project, look no further than BITEC’s StrongHold™ line. The single-ply roofing systems have been carefully ...
Matching single-ply systems to roofing demands
By Jesse Sanchez. IB Roof Systems representatives explain how building use, climate and performance expectations should guide membrane selection. During a live Coffee Conversations® at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA), IB Roof Systems™ representatives Jamie Treglio and Rob Dehaan discussed the growing role of single-ply roofing. ...
Aprendiendo los fundamentos del roofing de baja pendiente para ampliar tu negocio de techos inclinados
Por MuleHide. Las diferencias entre los techos de baja pendiente y los techos inclinados van mucho más allá de lo que muchos imaginan. Si has pasado tu carrera trabajando sobre techos inclinados, subir a un sistema de baja pendiente puede sentirse como entrar a una profesión completamente distinta. Los materiales ...
5 ways spray adhesives can help overcome labor shortage issues
By Benjamin Whitehouse, H.B. Fuller. H.B. Fuller adhesive innovations are helping contractors maintain productivity and quality despite ongoing labor constraints. In a time when global workforce constraints are shaping roofing and construction projects, contractors are facing an increasing need to deliver high volumes of work with smaller crews and tighter ...
