Comments on: IB PVC Roof – Lifetime Flat Roofing

By: Leo - roofer with a vision

Leo - roofer with a vision — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:02:43 +0000

Hi Tom,

We normally remove 5-6 bottom rows of shingles, run IB roof up the slope, nail it down, and seal the top to roofing underlayment with SolarSeal 900. We install separation sheet on top of IB Roof on the slope, to separate it from asphalt shingles. We typically use GAF Deck Armor synthetic underlayment.

Then we install shingles back, leaving about 6-10″ from the pitch change to the bottom row of shingles. We usually get new color matching shingles, as old ones are usually damaged when removed.

On the sidewall – we remove bottom of the siding, flash IB roof to the wall with Solar Seal 900 and IB water stop, nail or screw it to the wall, and install siding back, overlapping the IB roof. You will need at least 6″ up the wall flashing, fi conditions allow it.

Good luck, Leo.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:50:11 +0000

Hi Leo,
How do you tie-in this material from a flat roof into a sloped asphalt shingle roof? How do you terminate at wall (plywood sheathed w/aluminum siding)?
Thanks

By: James coating guy

James coating guy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:54:15 +0000

just read your post on Gaco Roof, it is not an acrylic or a rubber it is actually a 100% silicone that is a thin mil (22 mil) it does not need to be recoated as acrylics do as it does not break down to UV also, as it is silicone and and inert material it does not break down to ponding water. I just checked the website on it and called customer servive dept. you should do a little research on coatings before you generalize it as something that compares to aluminums which can’t be put under ponding water

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By: Leo - roofer with a vision

Leo - roofer with a vision — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:52:47 +0000

Hi Jessica,

I’m actually not sure – there might be, but IB keeps their formulation proprietary, so there is no way for me to know. I recommend you check out this article on environmental aspects of PVC roofing

Leo

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:47:55 +0000

I have a question about the chemical make up of IB roofs. Is dioxin released when the seams are welded together?

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