Dow Protected Membrane Roof EN - Manual

Protected Membrane Roof Installation Guidelines
O V E R V I E W 2
G L O S S A R Y 4
C O M P O N E N T S 6
STYROFOAM ™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation 6
Fabric 8
Ballast 10
Pavers 12
All Other Components 13
C O N D I T I O N S , I S S U E S A N D R A T I N G S 15
Special Conditions and Issues 15
Cold Rain Phenomenon 15
Moisture Absorption 16
Dimensional Stability 16
Vegetative Roof Design 17
Finding Leaks in a PMR 18
Low Temperature Applications 18
High Temperature Installation 19
Membrane Seam Failure 19
Plant Growth on PMR Assemblies 19
Fire and Wind Ratings 20
Overview 20
Test Methods 20
ULI Hourly Fire Resistance Ratings for PMR – Steel Deck 21
ULI Hourly Fire Resistance Ratings for PMR – Concrete Deck 22
ULI Hourly Fire Resistance Ratings for PMR – Other 22
ULC Hourly Fire Resistance Ratings for PMR – Metal Deck 23
ULC Hourly Fire Resistance Ratings for PMR – Concrete Deck 23
FM Hourly Fire Resistance Ratings for PMR 23
FM Class 1 Fire and Wind Uplift 23
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