Modified Bitumen Rubber Roof

Epdm is made from recycled rubber while modified bitumen is made from asphalt.

Modified bitumen rubber roof.

Modified bitumen sbs roofing systems. The advantages of. Coated modified bitumen rubber roof. Despite its similarities to epdm in fact the term rubber roof has been used interchangeably for both roof types modified bitumen is entirely different.

Available in a variety of thicknesses in smooth and granule surfaces sbs membranes may be installed in hot asphalt cold adhesive or may be heat welded. This roof is located on 819 westport rd east westport connecticut. This type of a roof could be installed with the cold adhesives the asphalts or the common torch method. Pros of the modified bitumen.

One of the longer lasting roofing options for flat roofs is bitumen roofing or a modified bitumen roof. This 25 year old 2 ply modified bitumen torch down rubber roof coated with aluminum asphalt paint which is meant to protect the surface against harmful uv rays it has had many years of scattered debris foot traffic from a rooftop a c and ventilation units being serviced yet there is no indication that repairs have ever been needed. That is the ceramic granules embedded in it that have protected against ultraviolet rays. The modified bitumen.

Unlike the previous flat roof style this one is a single ply folded roof that resembles the ice and water protections shields although its surface area is saturated with a mineral based wear. Modified bitumen rubber roof. An epdm rubber roof that has deteriorated due to ultraviolet rays. Bitumen roof advantages and disadvantages.

Firestone sbs modified bitumen roofing systems incorporate a synthetic rubber based technology which yields exceptional flexibility even in extremely low temperatures. This roof looks as good as it did the day it was installed. Modified bitumen is a type of asphalt product that can be applied in a number of ways to the roof in both hot and cold temperatures. Just look at the age of the roofs and notice what type of repairs have been done.

Expect to spend one or two days working with a helper to lay insulation and modified bitumen roofing for a 500 square foot roof. We installed this rubber roof over 20 years ago and we had never been called back for any leaks or repairs. Modified bitumen roofs afford the same levels of protection as built up roofs. The modified bitumen torch down roof below was installed by us over 14 years ago.

Before you begin measure and make a drawing of your roof and consult with a dealer. Maybe their roof suffered storm damage or they re selling their home or they ve. Notice that the roof has a white appearance. On epdm roofs you will always notice patches everywhere.