Membrane Installation

Enhance your commercial roofing system's durability and performance with Chaffee Industrial Roofing's professional membrane installation services.

Rhode Island:

401-438-1160

New Hampshire:

603-831-5028

Emergency Number:

401-432-7670

401-438-1160

603-831-5028

401-432-7670

The Membrane Installation Process

Flat Roof Membrane is installed directly over the rigid insulation. Membrane is the weatherproofing portion of the installation, and needs to be fully installed over the rigid insulation and any roof penetrations to make the building watertight. There are many different membrane products that can be used, and many different installation techniques.

Every type of membrane product used in flat roofing is unique and has its own strengths and weaknesses. For more information on the most commonly used membrane products, see our pages below:

Single Ply membrane roofs, like EPDM Membrane and TPO Membrane, can be installed in a few different ways. The most commonly used membrane installation methods are:

Asphalt-based products, like modified bitumen and Built-up roofs (BUR) have their own installation methods.

No matter what roof membrane product you use, the installation is comprised of two aspects: Field work and detail work. The field work, for the most part, is the easy portion where the membrane is installed over open, flat areas. The detail work is the harder portion, which includes areas like HVAC units, skylights, walls, roof hatches, and other penetrations and rooftop equipment in the roof system.

Over 90% of flat roof leaks come from the detailed portion of the flat roof work, so it is important to have an expert crew performing any membrane installation work. After the membrane is fully installed, the manufacturer’s inspection and warranty award is the last part of the roof installation process. See Roof Inspection to learn about the next part of the flat roofing process.

Why Choose Chaffee?

Our family business was founded in 1908, over 100 years ago. That’s quite an accomplishment, considering the average contractor stays in business for only 2 years. Since we were founded in 1908, four generations of Chaffee have owned the company, and four generations have worked at Chaffee, providing excellent commercial and industrial roofing services.

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Whether you have a question about the types of commercial and industrial roofs and the roofing process or want to discuss your needs further, please fill out this brief form below, and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours. If you need immediate assistance, our Emergency Phone is 401-432-7670.

Rob Aquino

Methuen, MA

Exceptional Commercial Roofing Experience by Chaffee Roofing from a local, family-owned tax and accounting firm in Methuen, MA. Chaffee Roofing exceeded our expectations with their top-notch installation and ongoing service for our 10,000 sqft commercial building's roof. Their team displayed professionalism and expertise throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Their commitment to monitoring and servicing our roof even after installation has left us extremely satisfied. We confidently recommend Chaffee Roofing to family, friends, and fellow business owners for an outstanding and reliable roofing solution.

Chloë

Manchester, NH

Chaffee Roofing is the BEST. I manage a large apartment building, and Chaffee's customer service and professionalism cannot be beaten. Our residents love how thorough and informative their team is, and we can always count on Chaffee to take care of our building. Gina is so responsive when we put in service requests, and every crew member who has come on-site has been a delight to work with and always gets the job done to the highest of standards. Thank you, Chaffee!

Jim O’Connor

Life Raft and Survival Gear – Tiverton, RI

Chaffee Roofing is the best!! They came today to do some repair work on my leaking commercial roof. The company's customer service, from the first phone call to request service to a follow-up email and the techs that came to do the work, are all professionals. Pictures were taken of each step in the process and sent to me when the job was completed. Pricing is very fair, too. I would give this company my very highest rating. Thanks for continuing to do a great job. I'm as always, a very happy customer!

Amica Insurance

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Your employees and equipment were always presentable and professional, which was most appreciated in our office environment. We also appreciated the project organization and communication so that we could keep sections of our outside cafeteria patio open at all times, and we could keep our people informed as to your construction schedule, minimizing disruption and inconvenience.

Cardi’s Furniture

Rhode Island, and Massachusetts

We have utilized the services of Chaffee Industrial Roofing for both new roofing and re-roofing. The crew and staff are always professional, courteous, and considerate. And all work performed has come in on budget and on time. I consider Chaffee Industrial Roofing an exceptional roofing contractor, and we will continue to use them for any future roofing projects or repairs.