Fully Adhered Roof System

Besides mechanical and fully adhered attachments tpo epdm and pvc can also be ballasted.

Fully adhered roof system.

Firestone fully adhered system fas application. A fully adhered system will out perform a mechanically attached system every time. They re perfect for high elevations and high wind areas. The membrane is adhered in a continuous layer of adhesive preferably to a insulation cover board.

The insulation is mechanically fastened to the roof deck. Fully adhered roof systems are an excellent choice for roof systems that are in view of the public eye. Firestone fully adhered system fas application. Iko fully adhered roofing systems include those that are adhered with hot mopped asphalt to allow joining of the membrane to the substrate.

Fully adhered roof systems typically have the highest wind uplift resistance and physical performance and are typically considered the highest performing method of installation for single ply roofs. Fully adhered systems can also be great choice for buildings where a high wind rating is necessary although you can get the same or better ratings on a mechanically fastened system. In a ballasted roofing system the aggregate is usually stones at least an inch in diameter and applied heavily throughout the roof. Carlisle syntec systems offer a full line of adhesives for fully adhered systems.

This requires the 4 x8 insulation boards to serve the dual role of insulating and securing the roof to the metal deck which requires far more screws. Roofs that are fully adhered are glued directly to the insulation below. The firestone epdm fully adhered system is a lightweight system with outstanding design flexibility it is suitable for contoured roofs roofs with irregular shape and any roof with limited load bearing capacity provided the substrate is compatible with firestone contact adhesives and provides sufficient adhesion. Fully adhered roof systems offer the highest degree of stability and uplift protection.

When it s time for a new roof always consult with an experienced and trusted roofing contractor to determine the best system for your building. Thick membranes edpm rubber ranging from 45mm to 90mm are fully adhered with approved bonding adhesive over insulation. This is when the roof membrane is held in place by aggregate. This method is more expensive slower and can lead to additional challenges because large quantities.

While labor intensive the process.