Flameless solutions for SBS-modified bitumen roofs are not new on the market, but their technology has considerably evolved in recent years, and the product offering has been vastly diversified. The result? It now includes a wide range of products and assemblies for all types of roofing.
Until recently, the most popular application methods for SBS-modified bitumen low-slope roofs still involved hot asphalt and torch. At the time, the long curing times, odour, and high VOC (volatile organic compound) content of waterproofing membrane adhesives were all obstacles to their use, compared to other technologies available on the market.
The manufacturing processes and composition of self-adhesive and cold-applied products have evolved considerably in recent years, which has revived interest in their use. These products offer many benefits:
Adapted: Flameless solutions are getting more diversified and can now be used for all building types. Indeed, cold-applied products are an ideal solution for roof installation projects where the use of a flame is not permitted, such as hospitals, historic buildings and schools, or when work is done on combustible surfaces such as plywood. Very low VOC adhesives are a good option for roofs on permanently occupied buildings including airports, hospitals and food facilities, where solvent-based adhesives cannot be used.
Safe: The use of self-adhesive and cold-applied products reduces the risk of fire associated with a blowtorch, as well as the risk of installers being burned. In addition, products with very low VOCs reduce the emissions of air pollutants that can affect the health of workers.
Compliant: Flameless solutions are tested and meet the standards of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA A123.21).
Cost-effective: The absence of open flames or hot kettles on a site can reduce project costs, including insurance fees.
Environmentally friendly: Products with very low VOC content help reduce the emission of air pollutants.
Fast: When considering all the steps to completion, from the equipment and material preparation to the cleaning and post-work monitoring, SOPREMA’s self-adhesive flameless systems allow savings on production time. These systems require fewer materials, in addition to eliminating the waiting time required to preheat the hot kettle. As opposed to a heat-welded application, the installation time is no longer limited by the bitumen liquefaction speed and the formation of a bitumen ball. The installer therefore has more leeway to perfect their installation technique and thus can offer superior performance.
Flameless solutions for SBS-modified bitumen roofs are not new on the market, but their technology has considerably evolved in recent years, and the product offering has been vastly diversified. The result? It now includes a wide range of products and assemblies for all types of roofing.
Until recently, the most popular application methods for SBS-modified bitumen low-slope roofs still involved hot asphalt and torch. At the time, the long curing times, odour, and high VOC (volatile organic compound) content of waterproofing membrane adhesives were all obstacles to their use, compared to other technologies available on the market.
The manufacturing processes and composition of self-adhesive and cold-applied products have evolved considerably in recent years, which has revived interest in their use. These products offer many benefits:
Adapted: Flameless solutions are getting more diversified and can now be used for all building types. Indeed, cold-applied products are an ideal solution for roof installation projects where the use of a flame is not permitted, such as hospitals, historic buildings and schools, or when work is done on combustible surfaces such as plywood. Very low VOC adhesives are a good option for roofs on permanently occupied buildings including airports, hospitals and food facilities, where solvent-based adhesives cannot be used.
Safe: The use of self-adhesive and cold-applied products reduces the risk of fire associated with a blowtorch, as well as the risk of installers being burned. In addition, products with very low VOCs reduce the emissions of air pollutants that can affect the health of workers.
Compliant: Flameless solutions are tested and meet the standards of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA A123.21).
Cost-effective: The absence of open flames or hot kettles on a site can reduce project costs, including insurance fees.
Environmentally friendly: Products with very low VOC content help reduce the emission of air pollutants.
Fast: When considering all the steps to completion, from the equipment and material preparation to the cleaning and post-work monitoring, SOPREMA’s self-adhesive flameless systems allow savings on production time. These systems require fewer materials, in addition to eliminating the waiting time required to preheat the hot kettle. As opposed to a heat-welded application, the installation time is no longer limited by the bitumen liquefaction speed and the formation of a bitumen ball. The installer therefore has more leeway to perfect their installation technique and thus can offer superior performance.
