Single Layer Roof Coverings

In addition small crushed stones are glued to the top of the surface giving the asphalt layer additional protection from the sun s uv rays.

Single layer roof coverings.

All our single ply systems meet current uk building regulations part b for external fire protection. It consists of multiple layers of tarpaper rolled in asphalt and applied to the roof. The systems provide solutions that are durable resistant to the natural elements and are able to support extensive green roofs and baudersolar photovoltaic arrays. However installing new flashings including special drip edge flashings made for reroofing will ensure a tight seal and a long life.

Some roofers install a layer of waterproof shingle underlayment wsu over the existing shingles at the eave end as would be done for a roof laid on bare sheathing. Being made of synthetic rubber or polymer they are flexible and elastic and can handle temperature changes and some impact types better than built up roofs. Our single ply roofing systems are ideal for lightweight fast track and cost effective construction projects. Icopal universal is a pocb polyolefin copolymerisate binder membrane and is fully recyclable and together with the product s low mass it is lightweight strong flexible and extremely stable single layer roof covering that is uv resistant and tough.

The rolled asphalt roof covering is similar to putting asphalt shingles on your roof. These roofs are installed as thin sheet materials 0 030 30 mils to 0 060 inches 60 mils thick and are applied to the roof in a single layer.