Single Ply
EPDM
An EPDM roof, commonly referred to as a rubber roof is typically a single ply rubber roofing membrane. This material is commonly manufactured by the same companies that manufacture automobile tires. The technology and appearance is similar. The benefit to an EPDM is its flexibility. The drawback is its color, black. A black roof has no ability to reflect the suns UV rays causing extreme heat on the roof and in the building. The heat the sun creates can lead to early roof breakdown and eventual leaks at the seams and penetrations.
On a very positive note an EPDM roof is typically a very good candidate for a fluid applied restoration system.
TPO
A TPO (Thermoplastic) roof is a white single-ply membrane with heat welded seams. The benefit to a TPO roof is its color and flexibility. The life cycle of a TPO membrane is anywhere from ten to twenty years. Towards the end of the membranes, serviceable life seams and penetration flashings will begin to breakdown causing leaks in the system.
A TPO roof is typically a very good candidate for a fluid applied restoration system.
American Weatherstar offers several solution options for restoring a TPO Single-Ply roof including our Flagship fluid applied roofing systems: Ure-A-Sil.
PVC
A PVC roof is a white single-ply membrane with heat welded seams. Defined as a synthetic thermoplastic polymer; PVC through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, and fillers is a very flexible roof membrane. The life cycle of a PVC membrane is anywhere from ten to twenty years. Towards the end of the membranes serviceable life seams and penetration flashings will begin to breakdown causing leaks in the system.
A PVC roof is typically a very good candidate for a fluid applied restoration system.
American Weatherstar offers several solution options for restoring a cap sheet roof including our Flagship fluid applied roofing systems: Ure-A-Sil.
We also off an VOC compliant, 100% silicone system, Envir-O-Sil.
Any one of these systems installed by an AWS Approved Contractor will offer:
- Excellent adhesion to current roof
- 100% tax deductible the year of installation
- Warrantied to withstand ponding water
- Cool roof technology lowers interior cooling costs
- Seamless waterproofing and protection from the elements
- Sustainable 12 & 15 year warranty options
- Cures & prevent rust
- Proven UV stability