Tapered Insulation Systems
Tapered insulation systems are designed to provide the slope that is lacking on flat roofs so that proper drainage can then occur as desired, thereby extending the life of the roofing system as a whole.
As architects, structural designers, and roofing professionals have gained greater understanding of how standing water and improper drainage can have a negative impact on both new construction and existing roofing, tapered insulation systems have truly come to the forefront in terms of their utilization and need. Many construction-related regulatory agencies now recommend or even require designated minimums for roof slopes on both new roof construction and existing roofs.
Other Roofing Systems
SBS-MODIFIED (Styrene Butadiene Styrene)
SBS-modified roofing systems are highly favored in climates with greater extremes in both Summer and Winter temperatures. Fibreglas and polyester are just two of the materials used to reinforce SBS roofing systems.
Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
Originally referred to as “composition roofing”.
In this type of roofing system, a waterproof base sheet is first applied to the cleaned and prepped roof deck.
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
EPDM roofing systems have been in use for about 50 years and, throughout that time, they have been successfully employed as a waterproof roof covering.