Reverse ballasted roof system
OwnerThomas L. Kellyinventor
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Abstract
A converted reverse ballasted roof system is provided including a structural roof beam. Insulation is positioned upwardly adjacent the structural roof beam, and a first waterproofing membrane is arranged upwardly adjacent the first waterproofing membrane. A weighted cover board is disposed upwardly adjacent the first waterproofing membrane and a second waterproofing membrane is installed upwardly adjacent the weighted cover board. The first water proofing membrane and the second waterproofing membrane substantially seal the weighted cover board.
Claims7
A method of modernizing an existing loose laid ballasted roof system, the loose laid ballasted roof system including a structural roof beam, insulation upwardly adjacent the structural roof beam, a first waterproofing membrane upwardly adjacent the insulation, and a ballast layer upwardly adjacent the first membrane, the method comprising:
- removing the ballast layer;
- installing a weighted cover board upwardly adjacent the first membrane;
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- installing a second waterproofing membrane upwardly adjacent the weighted cover board such that the first waterproofing membrane and said second waterproofing membrane form a seal around said weighted cover board.
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