Single Ply Rubber Roofing

Single ply roofing has become an increasingly popular flat roof covering over the last few years.

Single ply rubber roofing.

Single ply roofing is priced per square foot and an average price for materials and installation of a 60 mil roof may range from 3 to 5 per square foot. Essentially a single ply membrane roof is comprised of flexible sheets of synthetic polymer that can be divided into two main groups thermoplastics and synthetic rubber. Both thermoset and thermoplastics function the same on your roof. The membranes are known for their long term weathering ability and light colored reflective roof surfaces that offer building occupants a significant reduction in energy use.

Single ply roofing membranes are systems that that are applied in one layer. Single ply membrane roofing involves using rubber or other synthetic material sheets that are chemically attached or ballasted to create a roof insulation layer. Single ply membranes come in five basic types. Seams of single ply membranes can be heat welded solvent welded and adhered using seam tape or other adhesives.

Single ply roofing cost the cost associated with the material and installation can vary widely depending on roof conditions the attachment used and the type of membrane being installed. Thermoplastic polyolefin or tpo and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer or epdm. Generally single ply membrane roofing is categorized into two main types. Thermoset epdm is a true rubber membrane roof.

Your cost will vary a bit depending on the type of material you choose.