Cold Applied

Cold Applied Systems

In recent years interest in cold process roofing systems has grown steadily as installers seek to reduce liability while improving productivity. Cold-applied systems reportedly make up just a small percentage of the built-up and modified bitumen roofing systems installed in the United States. Cold-applied systems’ share of the asphaltic market is only expected to grow as conventional asphaltic systems are impacted by a number of factors including a desire by building owners to reduce exposure to fumes during installation, as well as a need to improve installation economics.

Cold-applied systems require that the roofing plies be set in the adhesive properly to ensure system performance. Installers must be trained to properly handle roofing plies to make certain that the plies are adequately saturated and adhered to the insulation or existing substrate. Failure to do so jeopardizes the attachment and adhesion of the roofing system. So, only trust your cold applied roof system to qualified installer, such as A.D. Willis Company.

Roofing technology will inevitably continue to evolve to provide improved performance and installation characteristics. Cold-applied systems may finally have reached critical mass with the creative combination of cold-applied technology and the latest in single-ply technology. The resulting system provides a high-performance retrofit solution for existing smooth built-up roof or modified bitumen systems.