Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

Bitumen also known as asphalt is a sticky black and highly viscous liquid or semi solid form of petroleum.

Modified bituminous membrane roofing.

Mb roofing systems are a durable weather resistant type of low slope roof. Simply put it uses modified bitumen membrane roofing sheets made from asphalt. Advantages of modified bitumen. Membrane roofs are most commonly made from synthetic rubber thermoplastic pvc or similar material or modified bitumen.

Thanks to its waterproofing qualities it is widely used in construction. Bituminous membranes are perfect for waterproofing roofs basements below ground structures bridges and other structures. Whatever the reason these time sensitive requests require contractors who can quickly provide a roof proposal and get to work. With a choice of cold or hot application and a range of performance levels all of which provide exceptional waterproofing protection for your building tremco roofing s powerply line of modified bitumen mb roofing solutions combine the advantages of advanced adhesives and membranes with the time tested reliable installation techniques of conventional built up roofing to provide a fully integrated long lasting roofing system.

Mod bit roofing mb is a shorter way to say modified bitumen roofing. It was developed as a means to improve roofing membranes when product quality was affected by the use of a lower quality crude oil by product. Often when a homeowner calls you for a roof repair or replacement time is of the essence. This ensures far greater flexibility than traditional bur roofing systems.

Membrane roofs are most commonly used in commercial application though they are becoming increasingly common in residential application. Available in a variety of thicknesses in smooth and granule surfaces sbs membranes may be installed in hot asphalt cold adhesive or may be heat welded. Modified bitumen roofing has been around since the 1970s when it was developed to address ongoing issues with traditional asphalt roofs tpo roofs have been around since the 1990s. Developed in europe in the mid 1960s modified bitumen roofing has been used in canada and the united states since about 1975.

Mod bit materials are sold in rolls and its seams are sealed using heat the common open flame torch hot or cold applied or self adhering. Modified bitumen roofs have a lot of advantages over other types of membrane roofing and are often seen as the modern alternative to the built up roof. These are either modified with rubber sbs or with plastic app. They perform well in both extremely hot and bitterly cold conditions perfect for the weather extremes common across new jersey and nearby states.