Built Up Roofing (BUR) vs Modified Bitumen Roof (Torch Down)
2010年1月16日 · Modified bitumen is a good roofing system. The reason I don't like it is not because of the product its' self, but the vast number of incompetent applicators. Having said that, you can get a 10 year modifie bitumen roof, which is the most common roof in the Chicago market. Or you can get a 20 year rated modified bitumen roof.
EPDM vs Modified Bitumen for flat roof - DIY Home Improvement …
2007年2月22日 · The flashing details are time consuming and costly for EPDM rubber and run the price up for this type of roof. Modified Bitumen has a 10 to 12 year warranty. Granular surface models need no roof coating. Available in several colors. Much more puncture resistant than EPDM. Modified Bitumen roofs typically far outlast their manufacturer warranty.
Pipe flashing boot on APP modified bitumen roof
2021年2月25日 · I have an APP modified bitumen flat roof with steel pipes penetrating it (vent, HVAC dunnage). In addition to applying flashing cement around the pipes, I'd like to add flashing boots. I see EPDM and Silicone options for retrofit boots. Some have an aluminum-cladded base.
Severe blistering in 2-yo modified bitumen roof
2024年7月14日 · 169 Non-Fibered Aluminum Roof Coating is a protective coating that provides heat-resistant properties for modified bitumen membranes, and asphalt roofs extending their life. www.karnakcorp.com you can apply silver coating. and still maintain a repairable roof.
How to properly flash new penetration on torch roof
2018年1月19日 · Hi all. I am considering running class A chimney through the roof and I am wondering how the chimney penetration flashing would be addressed on a flat bitumen torch down roof. Roof pitch is 1.25/12. I understand how this type of flashing would install on a shingle roof with ample pitch... but I don't know much about torch down roofing.
Flat Roof-Modified Bitumen vs. IB PVC - DIY Home Improvement …
2011年6月30日 · Flat roof Modified Bitumen vs PVC Dear PPowers, I have a flat roof in S. California. I got modified bitumen in 1995. Warranty was for 5 years. I recently had it inspected and it is still in good shape and does not need to be replaced or repaired.
Deck Tiles Over Modified Bitumen Flat Roof
2021年1月28日 · The roof is two layers of modified bitumen with white granules on top (stones about 1 mm square). SEE PICTURE? We chose this because the roofer said it would hold up to some foot traffic and possibly furniture, but now we’re unsure if that will be durable enough on its own and may want to upgrade the look and feel (and would appreciate not ...
Repair and Maintence of a Torch down roof.
2011年3月25日 · The curb should be built up at least 8" above the height of the roof. Then inspect every inch of seam and each penetration and repair as necessary. Typical I would fire prime the roof surface to burn off the silver coat then patch with torch applied modified bitumen. I would tear off the walls and redetail the walls with modified bitumen membrane.
self adhered modified bitumen install advice-base & cap lifted at …
2013年7月2日 · Hi! I have just had mule-hide self adhered modified bitumen sbs installed on a low slope valley area of my roof. The area was first supposed to be built up with a cricket/saddle? to 2/12 slope & then plywood put over new slope & 2 ply product installed over that.
Modified bitumen vs 60 mil EPDM membrane Flat Roof
2007年12月16日 · The second estimate proposes the following for $16,491.00 (3 ply modified bitumen roof system):-Provide and install new perimeter edge metal.-Provide and install 3 squares of fiberglass base sheet.-Provide and install 3 squares of SBS modified bitumen smooth surface modified bitumen roofing installed in a cold applied fashion.