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Article: Why single-ply? A closer look at non-asphalt-based single-ply roof systems reveals the benefits, costs, and application methods.
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- Buildings
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- February 1, 2005
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If you've sipped the alphabet soup of single-ply roofing systems, then you probably have a taste for their characteristics and advantages. However, if you have yet to experience membranes such as TEO, PVC, EPDM, or Hypalon, get ready--Buildings is dishing out everything from the basics and beyond to help you better understand these non asphalt-based systems.
Single-ply roofing membranes have grown in popularity over the past 30 years, and due to their flexibility, relative ease of installation, and competitive price, it's no wonder that building owners and facilities professionals are interested. According to the Waltham, MA-based Single Ply Roofing Industry ...