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Installation Technology
There are three principle options for attachment of single ply membranes, mechanical fastening, adhesive bonding and ballasting. All laps are welded to form a monolithic seam for a watertight join.
The installation methods are suitable on new build or refurbishment projects; with consideration of the attachment method and additional loading to an existing structure discussed with your Area Technical Manager at an early design stage to ensure a satisfactory specification.
Mechanically Fastened
The mechanically fastened system allows the membrane to be fixed accurately and quickly; it is ideally suited for metal and timber deck constructions, though it can also be used on concrete decking. It has outstanding performance where there is a high risk of wind uplift and provides a secure, durable and economic installation. If tube washers are used with the mechanical fixings, the problem of cold bridging is avoided. The ability to unfasten the membrane also allows consideration to be given to recycling and life-cycle evaluation.
Adhesive Bonding
This method of membrane installation is ideally suited for very complex building shapes or where drilling and mechanical fastening is inappropriate, such as a concrete deck with a high proportion of stone or where the deck structure may be compromised by the drilling, or the visibility of the mechanical fixings is not desirable. The finished job is highly durable and avoids the problem of cold bridging.
Balast
This option for membrane attachment restrains the components of both warm roof and inverted roof systems. A suitable aggregate or paving should be specified that will be sufficient to resist wind uplift and flotation. In this situation, the single ply membrane needs to be protected from abrasion by the use of a separating layer.
