| Membrane abuse can destroy the roof. Abuse of | | | | consider weathering, normal weathering can also |
| roofing membranes can cause punctures or | | | | affect the membranes weldability. |
| deterioration of the roofing components which in | | | | Type's of weathering contamination include any |
| turn may lead to premature roof failure. Further | | | | airborne debris and dust, clean the membrane |
| membrane abuse may lead to premature roof | | | | exposed for 12 hours or more by wiping the |
| failure due to punctures leading to unwanted leaks, | | | | seam area with Everguard Cleaner. For any |
| and deteriorated roof components that may fail | | | | oxidation problems, remove the oxidation with the |
| prematurely. | | | | Everguard cleaner and a mildly abrasive scrub pad. |
| This most often occurs in the highest traffic | | | | Follow by wiping the surface with a white cloth |
| areas which can cause wears to the membrane. | | | | and Everguard cleaner. Naptha will also work |
| Vandalism and prone areas can cause punctures. | | | | every well as a cleaner or pre-weld preparation |
| Hail storms can cause several punctures in the | | | | cleaner. |
| membranes. High winds can cause stress | | | | Dirt and debris is also a problem for the weldability |
| membranes and cause major damage. Rapid | | | | and seam performance. When any contamination |
| fluctuations in temperature and extreme | | | | from dirt and debris occurs, wipe it off and clean |
| temperature can cause rapid expansion and | | | | it with formula 409 or a similar cleaner and a |
| contraction, stressing the membrane, and may | | | | mildly abrasive scrub pad. Wipe with a white cloth |
| also soften the roofing components during high | | | | moistened with the Everguard cleaner. Finally oil, |
| temperatures. | | | | grease and chemicals can degrade the membrane |
| You can control the membrane abuse by installing | | | | and affect seam performance. Adhesives applied |
| a thicker membrane or by installing multiple ply | | | | in weld areas will prevent proper welding. Make |
| systems. Installing higher compressive strength | | | | sure to keep any adhesives away from the seam |
| insulations on the roof. Using concrete pavers or | | | | areas by at least 3". |
| insulated pavers. Also, cover the boards over the | | | | When a contaminated area occurs isolate the roof |
| insulation to aid impact resistance. | | | | area so that the membrane can be replaced and |
| Many wonder if the seams' need to be cleaned | | | | will not affect the adjacent membranes. Pressure |
| before welding. When deposits form on the roof's | | | | wash the roof on a more frequent schedule, install |
| surface, the ability to form a good weld is | | | | a sacrificial membrane layer and use grease traps |
| affected. Contamination of roofing materials | | | | to contain spillage but make certain to maintain |
| results from normal weathering, environmental | | | | them on a regular basis. |
| debris, chemicals, and adhesives. When you | | | | |
