Roof Elements
There are many components when it comes to industrial roofing. The ones you need to know include, deck, insulation, membranes, penetrations and flashing.
Common deck types
steel
concrete
light weight insulating concrete
common types of insulation
Isocyanurate (ISO)
Great R value.
Rigid, Good base for roof system
Fiber Board/ Cover board
Durable, often used as a cover board for Single Ply systems to provide impact protection for insulation.
Perlite
Often used in tapered systems to provide slope.
penetrations
Basic Definition: A component that completely penetrates the roof membrane. For example curbs (HVAC, Skylights, expansion joints, etc.), vents, electrical conduits, antennae/ communications equipment, drains, & expansion joints.
Roof flashings
Basic Definition: A vertical component at a membrane termination that transfers water back onto the surface of the membrane or to drainage.
