Excluding water intrusion metal roofs are typically much less susceptible to damage from hail and physical damage than the membrane options.
Membrane roof over metal roof.
It leaks the roof has a slight pitch maybe 1 12.
It has an adhesive backing with a peel and stick feature.
However they can be more susceptible to corrosion from salt spray or chemicals than conventional roof systems such as shingles single ply or modified bitumen in conventional construction the structure supporting the roof system typically consists of pre cambered bar joist rafters spaced 5 to 6 feet apart with a 22 gauge or heavier roof deck.
As with single ply membranes there are toxicity concerns around some of the materials involved particularly coatings.
While standing seam metal roofs installed on steep slopes snap together and allow any water that gets under the metal to be shed by an underlayer low slope standing seam.
Hello i am in the process of buying a building that currently has a 30 year old rubber membrane roof.
Due to the configuration of the metal roof panels it is first necessary to install an eps expanded polystyrene insulation in between the metal ribs of the roof panels to create a smooth surface to support the 1 1 2 iso polyisocyanurate roof insulation over which the 60mil white tpo roofing membrane is installed.
No more cracks and leaks around penetrations.
This is a roof membrane underlayment made up of either a rubberized asphalt or butyl based adhesive with a polyethylene carrier sheet.
Is it possible to put the steel directly on top of the rubber membrane without doing like 2 x 4 framing.
I m considering putting a steel roof on it.
When you install a metal roof over or turn your flat roof into a pitched roof a great benefit is that it also adds a layer of insulation for your mobile home.
The two layers can be joined by heat this is known as torch on membrane or by roofing cement known as cold membrane.
No more seam and fastener problems.
However on most measures metal roofing holds its own.
This membrane should be labeled high temperature to withstand the surface temperature of the roof on a hot summer day.
This will make your home much more temperature efficient and you can save a lot on utilities.