BUILT UP ROOFING

 

A range of SBS and APP Modified Elastometric Bitumen systems for flat roofs are available to suit various design criteria for both new and refurbishment needs.
Systems can be covered by insurance backed guarantees when installed by an approved contractor such as ourselves.

 

All our products are imported by EDS Roofing Supplies, who are the country's largest importer of quality Roofing Membranes from both Italy and Spain.

 

WHAT IS ROOFING FELT?

Roofing felt is a term describing a roll of a base material which is impregnated and coated with bitumen or modified bitumen. High performance felt has a polyester base material which doesn't split and

is impregnated in modified bitumen.

 

APPLICATION OF FELT

There are 2 main methods of applying felt;

 

The first and original method is "Pour & Roll". This is where bitumen is melted in a bitumen boiler, often called a pot, then using

a ladel put into pouring cans ready to be poured onto the roof surface so that the felt can be rolled into the flood of bitumen.

The second method is "Torch-on". The felt is manufactured with a layer of modified bitumen applied to the underside of the felt,

this is heated up and melted using a gas torch to form a "flood" of bitumen at the base of the roll just like pour & roll.

 

SURFACE FINISH

The bitumen on roofing felt should be protected from UV rays to prevent it from cracking. This protection is usually provided using mineral surfaced felt. Protection can also be provided using additional surfacing materials such as solar reflective paint, spa chippings or ballast.
Promenade tiles or paving slabs can be layed as an option for walkways, balconies or patio's.

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