Single Ply Membrane Roofing Installation
Factory-made membrane sheets, hot-air welded into a genuinely fused system, the standard choice for larger commercial flat roofs.
Single-ply membrane roofing uses large, factory-manufactured sheets, PVC, TPO or EPDM, installed mechanically fixed, fully adhered, or ballasted depending on the roof and wind loading. PVC and TPO seams are hot-air welded, genuinely fusing the sheets together rather than just bonding them with adhesive, which gives a stronger, more reliable joint. Brands like Sika Sarnafil, Bauder, Firestone and Renolit are widely specified across the UK.
Sherford Roofing installs single-ply membrane roofing across Plymouth and Devon, typically warrantied by manufacturers for 25-30 years or more, and particularly well suited to larger commercial flat roofs where efficient, reliable installation at scale matters.
Our Process
Specify Fixing Method
Mechanically fixed, fully adhered or ballasted installation is chosen based on the roof, deck and wind loading.
Lay Membrane Sheets
Large membrane sheets are rolled out and fixed or bonded to the deck.
Weld Seams
PVC and TPO seams are hot-air welded, fusing adjacent sheets into a genuinely continuous membrane.
Detail & Finish
Upstands, outlets and perimeters are detailed and welded to complete a fully sealed system.
Single-ply membranes used across UK commercial roofing are manufactured to European Standard EN 13956 for flexible sheets used in roof waterproofing.
Single Ply Membrane Roofing Installation FAQs
Hot-air welding genuinely fuses the two sheets of PVC or TPO membrane together at a molecular level, creating a joint that's as strong as the membrane itself, rather than relying on an adhesive bond between two separate sheets.
Each has different strengths around cost, weldability, UV resistance and flexibility. Andy will recommend the right one for your specific roof, budget and use at survey.
Yes, it's one of the most common systems for larger commercial flat roofs in the UK, valued for reliable, efficient installation at scale and long manufacturer warranties.
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