There are mainly two types to choose from epdm or torch down rubber membrane.
Is torchdown roofing hard to lay.
That s why its imperative you use a reputable roofing company to install your torched roof.
If you decide you must install with torchdown please make sure you ask to see in writing the insurance coverage.
This acts as a support surface to which the torch down membranes will adhere.
I swear they were going to take 2 days to complete.
Bitumen roofing rolls can be large and heavy so get help carrying them up to the roof if necessary.
Next the contractor will put an overlay board in place.
The roofing contractor this is a hard one.
I had 5 guys there.
Install the overlay board.
They both are good rubbers but it s the technique involved in installing them that will determine what makes the roof maintenance free.
Roll modified bitumen roofing sheets over the entire roof.
Not only is this a fire hazard but it is also very difficult for contractors to get insured.
I went over to the next job which was also a torchdown job friday.
There are roofs over 40 years old that are still in existence.
Repeat this with each roll until the roof is covered overlapping each sheet by about 3 8 in 0 95 cm.
Type of rubber roof to use.
My lead guy was the only one torching and he was cutting.
Materials can be accidentally overheated and cause a fire that can quickly spread throughout the dry hot attic area.
Pvc is a superior alternative to hot tar or torch down roofing.
Both types of roofing systems have similar lifespans though hot mopped systems are slightly less puncture and uv ray resistant.
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Pvc material has a longer life span than hot tar or torch down roofing products.
There was only eave metal because there was a funny curb detail that the builder would be flashing.
In addition during the installation process of pvc we do not use an open flame.
Torchdown can be used to re roof tear off the existing roof and install a new system or recover install a ply of torchdown over an existing roof.
Torch down step by step some trick and tips on how to lay down a torch down roofing.
The job was 15 sq.
I got there at 2 00 and they had 5 sq down tops.
Usually hot mopped is less expensive to install than torch down.
Sheets of bitumen are rolled out onto a roof and a hand held propane torch is used to heat the material for adhesion.
This one was new construction.
Start at 1 end of the roof and unroll the bitumen to the other end.
A torch down flat roof is not scuff or tear resistant.
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It s very easy to make a mistake while applying torch down materials to a roof.
Torchdown membrane comes in smooth and granulated sheets.
On top of the insulation your roofing contractor will lay down a vapor barrier.
