December 25, 2009, Newsletter Issue #103: Types of Sheet Membranes

Tip of the Week

Sheeting membranes have been designed to cover completely any imperfections in the substrate or background. There are quite a few, but the most common include: • Metal sheets in the form of lead, copper or stainless steel flashing or trays. • Multilayer bituminous paper system with gravel topping for protection. • Butyl rubber sheeting • Semi-rigid asbestos asphalt sheeting • Bitumen/polyethylene sheets • E.P.D.M. Ethylene propylene Diene Monomer • Chlorosulphanated rubber (Hypalon) • PVC Polyvinylchloride • Neoprene rubber • Torch-on sheeting consist of layers of polypropylene bitumen modified.

About LifeTips

Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Waterproofing Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Susan Sayour