Single Ply Roofing membranes are ideal for both large commercial projects, such as apartments and shopping malls, and residential re-roofs or new builds.
What is Single Ply Roofing?
Single Ply Roofing is a synthetic polymer-based material designed for flat roof construction. These membranes offer lightweight, cost-effective solutions for fast-track construction, demonstrating exceptional versatility across various roof types, including insulated warm roofs, green roofs, cold roofs, and ballasted roofs.
The most common single ply membranes used in New Zealand are PVC and TPO, which can be applied mechanically or with adhesive. Sheet end laps are sealed using automated hot air welding machines, ensuring high-quality welds at every joint. Single ply roofs are not only lightweight and flexible but also easy to install and safe, as they are installed without flames. Various finishes are available, from ballast roofs secured by gravel or paving to full green roofs. Additionally, seams can be welded to create standing seam profiles that replicate the look of more expensive materials like zinc or copper, making these systems increasingly popular for both new builds and refurbishment projects.
Why choose Single Ply Membranes?
- Low maintenance Single Ply Roofing is impact resistant, durable and strong. This means you wont need to worry about tears or punctures, holes or any problems occurring. In fact, single ply roofing needs only the minimal amount of maintenance, namely an annual check over, just to make sure.
- Creative design Single Ply Roofing membranes can be cut to fit any unusual layout or roof shape. This means that any buildings with a creative design could be perfectly suited for a single ply roofing membrane.
- Thermal efficiency Because a Single Ply Roofing membrane is applied over the top of the insulation layer, a single ply roof can keep your building warm, with increased thermal efficiency.
- UV resistant Many roof types suffer from the harmful effects of UV rays. But singly ply roof membranes are designed to be UV resistant. This means that single ply roofs are well prepared for all weather types from snow and rain, to hot and dry.
- Longevity Single ply membranes have been installed for over 50 years so have a proven track record in the industry.
- Flame free Application Single ply is installed without the use of naked flames unlike most sheet membranes in the marketplace. So having a flame free application is important in today’s Safety conscious construction sector and insurance companies are more encouraged by this application.
Trusted Single Ply Roofing Product Partners
Single Ply Roofing Systems
Adhered Roofing System
A Fully bonded light weight aesthetically pleasing roofing system, offering increased thermal performance for modern roof design.
Mechanically Fastened Roofing System
A partially bonded light weight roofing system that can be easily applied to speed up construction programmes when time and weather may be a problem.
Green Roofing System
A range of green roof finishes can be chosen for the completed roof system such as intensive, extensive, or brown roof systems.
Cold Roofing System
A traditional roofing system that has been used extensively for many years. A requirement for ventilation has to be considered when used of habitable space.
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