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The fully adhered misnomer

Abstract
The term “fully adhered” is used by some manufacturers and specifiers to identify adhered single-ply membrane roof system configurations or refer to the adhesion of rigid board insulation to underlying substrates. But this terminology can create application and performance expectations that are unrealistic and likely cannot be achieved.
Date
1/2017
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Page(s)
12
Keyword(s)
fully; adhered; membrane; roof system; performance; misnomer



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