Single Ply Membrane Roofing Explained

What attributes make a single ply membrane roof unique? What properties do these roofs have? What benefits do they have to offer?

In this article, we’ve provided our expert’s guide to single ply membrane roofing. Below, we’ve outlined the unique properties of this specific type of roofing, alongside a breakdown of the benefits of enlisting Salmon Solutions to install a single ply membrane roof onto your property.

What is single ply membrane roofing?

Single ply membrane roofing is a polymer-based material, which is used as a flat, single sheet. The material can be bought in rolls, and is also available to be purchased with an added layer of reinforcement. Either way, it is a light and flexible material, which is fully waterproof. To apply it to a roof, the material is sealed using either heat or fixed in place using specialist equipment. The membrane is set as the top layer of the roof, protecting the layers below (and indeed, the entire property) from the elements.

What makes this roof type unique is the fact that it is used as a single sheet. This makes it remarkably easy to install, super lightweight and highly cost effective, all while delivering an impressive level of defence to a property.

What are the benefits of single ply membrane roofing?

It’s quickly becoming one of the most popular types of roofing for UK properties, and it’s easy to see why. For both installers and property owners alike, single ply membrane roofing offers a fantastic range of benefits.

These include (but aren’t limited to):

• It is fully waterproof
• It is easy to purchase and transport (available to buy in rolls)
• Can be bought with a reinforcement layer
• Super lightweight
• Highly flexible – so it can be used on roofs of all different shapes and sizes
• Very affordable
• Quick and easy to install
• Quick and easy to repair or replace
• Very safe to install – with the help of a specialist installer, the roofing will be fitted neatly and cleanly, using specialist equipment, with no danger to anyone on the premises
• Fire resistant
• Unaffected by UV rays
• Available in a range of different colours
• A high level of impact resistance
• Remarkably low maintenance
• Dependable and hard wearing – in fact, it has been known to last for around 50 years
• Choose an eco-conscious supplier and access a range of sustainability benefits, including membranes that have been made with a net-zero life cycle impact

Why choose Salmon Solutions as your single ply membrane roofing installer?

At Salmon Solutions, our specialist team of single ply membrane roofing installers have extensive training and industry experience. They have worked with a vast number of clients across the country, delivering top quality single ply membrane roofing that, once fitted, has remained in the same superb condition for years to come.

Salmon Solutions is a trusted roofing installer, working with some of the UK’s leading manufacturers of single ply membrane roofing. We are trusted suppliers of Renolit and Sarnafil roofing. These companies manufacture single ply membrane roofing to an unparalleled standard, and we know, first-hand, how dependable and hard wearing these products are.

But, to ensure your complete peace of mind, we offer a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty across all of our single ply membrane roofing. This, combined with the fact that we are members of the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA), means that you can be certain of the quality and dependability of our service. So, if you have any further questions about the benefits of single ply membrane roofing, or you would like to enlist our single ply membrane roofing installation services for your property, don’t hesitate to get in touch.