Roofers Puncture Roof

In an effort to shed some light on puncture resistance gaf took a look at various tpo membranes from the major roofing manufacturers in 45 60 and 80 mil thicknesses and 36 and 50 mil pvc samples.

Roofers puncture roof.

Puncture resistance critical property. In addition to limiting roof access to minimize foot traffic working with a renovation company that s also adept at roofing matters in avoiding puncture problems. No matter how tough they are roofing membranes are susceptible to abrasion. Aim to compare different roofing systems for their puncture resistance.

Different factors reinforcement thickness substrate adhesive etc investigated. Most of the roofer s gloves that you can depend on also provide extra grip and protection from puncture and cuts allowing you to handle even those tiles with sharp edges. Gaf tested both low and high speed impacts and failure was defined as the force required to penetrate the top membrane layer to expose the scrim. Sharp objects fast moving blunt objects.

Today ritco group inc talks about the common reasons why commercial roofing systems sustain punctures and ways to prevent them. Unlike most remodelers northwest construction is also a trusted roofer. Punctures can be a cause of commercial roof failure.