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Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing - 07 52 00

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Modified Bitumen maintains market presence because of its dependable performance throughout the life-cycle of the roofing system.

Like Built-up Bituminous Roofing (BUR), MBM Roofing uses reinforcement materials coated with both bitumen and polymer modifiers to improve the roof system`s weatherability and elasticity.

MBM roofing can be installed using a variety of techniques:

  • mop-applied using hot asphalt
  • heat-welded or torched
  • mechanically fastened
  • self-adhered
  • applied to the roofing substrate using cold...

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Focus on Membrane Roofing by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Membrane is defined in Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary as: The impervious layer or layers of material used in constructing a flat roof. This definition allows for the inclusion of the many different materials and installation methodologies used in today’s low slope roofing solutions.

Tips on Estimating Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing Costs from RSMeans

Built-up or single-ply membrane roofing systems are made up of many products and installation trades. Wood blocking at roof perimeters or penetrations, parapet coverings, reglets, roof drains, gutters, downspouts, sheet metal flashing, skylights, smoke vents, and roof hatches all need to be considered along with the roof material. Several different installation trades will need to work together on the roofing system. Inherent difficulties in the scheduling and coordination of various trades must be accounted for when estimating labor costs

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