Torch-Down Double-Ply

A torch-down double-ply roof is a type of roofing system comprising a pair of membranes bonded by heating them together. They are highly preferred by the owners of commercial and industrial buildings because of their unparalleled longevity. Torch-down roofs are also immensely popular for being fire-resistant and easy to maintain.

Such roofing systems can last for over two decades with proper maintenance and this makes them a great option for commercial buildings or facilities in wildfire-prone areas. In addition, torch-down roofs are waterproof and can withstand heavy rains as well as snow. They are also energy efficient since their surfaces reflect heat from the sun and keep the building cooler in the summer months.

A torch-down double-ply roof is necessarily a kind of roofing system that uses two layers of material. The bottom layer is typically a stronger, thicker material; whilst the top layer is thinner and increasingly flexible. This novel combination provides a durable roofing system that can withstand heavy traffic and weather conditions.

Your roofer will install the torch-down double-ply roof by applying a layer of asphaltic material to the roof deck and then heat welding the second layer of material, generally fiberglass, to the underlying base. The roofing engineer will coat the surface of your torch-down double-ply roof with a weatherproof material as soon as he or she completes the required installation procedure.