This combination offers the typical advantages of multilayer composites in which the properties of the individual components complement each other.
Bitumen roof insulation.
Mineral wool insulation can withstand the high temperatures of both hot bitumen application and heat welders making it ideal in some situations.
Expect to spend one or two days working with a helper to lay insulation and modified bitumen roofing for a 500 square foot roof.
Laying of bitumen membranes on a flat roof.
Regardless of how the material is applied self adhesive sheets hot mopped asphalt or cold applied adhesives the seams are usually melted together which help stop leaks.
Before you begin measure and make a drawing of your roof and consult with a dealer.
Start to finish 2 days.
Rigid roof insulation board.
Provides high r value per inch in built up modified bitumen metal roof and single ply roof systems and utilizes an environmentally compliant blowing agent that provides high thermal insulation performance.
Closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core.
In combination with bitumen it is used for flat roofs.
When it comes to estimating the weight of an existing roof field verification of the in place construction is necessary.
Mineral wool is also often used as a cover board in asphaltic roof systems because of its fire resistance and dimensional stability.
Modified bitumen is compatible with petroleum and so it is possible that it could be installed overtop of an existing tar roof unlike rubber flat roofing which would be eaten away modified bitumen roofing is also very rugged and can sustain a fair amount of foot traffic.
Aluminum foil is used as a vapor barrier for building insulation.