Roofers Puncture Roof

Different factors reinforcement thickness substrate adhesive etc investigated.

Roofers puncture roof. Any break in them is a threat to the structural integrity of the substrate. Puncture resistance critical property. 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. Drilling holes into your roof can inadvertently puncture the materials.

Aim to compare different roofing systems for their puncture resistance. 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. 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.

Punctures can be a cause of commercial roof failure. Unlike most remodelers northwest construction is also a trusted roofer. 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.