Ruvitex polyester reinforced membranes are manufactured to withstand the forces of nature and are secured to the roof decking using suitable fastener combinations. All laps, joins and seams are fused together by means of ‘Hot Air Welding’.
Ruvitex Mechanically Fixed, Overlap System is one of the principal components of a complete roofing system, and is suitable for application with modern thermal insulation boards, vapour control layers and structural decking options.
Maximum benefit is achieved by careful selection of interacting products and by following a solid design brief. The design brief must take into consideration the project performance requirement, targets and constraints.
Ruvitex provide bespoke project specifications, contact info@ruvitex.co.uk . The Single Ply Roofing Association – Design Guide for Single Ply Roofing offers good solid advise to assist the decision making process.
Type, spacing and location of the appropriate fastener combinations are determined using calculations carried out in accordance with EN1991-1-4:2005+A.2010. A copy of this design is used by the applicator during construction.
Various items such as walkways, handrails, fall arrest system etc. are available either from Ruvitex or from other leading suppliers.