For the smaller residential low slope roofing applications such as garage and porch transitions certainteed offers an excellent solution in our flintlastic sa self adhering sbs modified bitumen roofing system.
Resiential low roof solution.
Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.
These self adhesive sheets have a special release film on the back for easy installation.
Iko roof fast cap sheets are ideal for any new or re roofing low slope residential project.
1 cover the entire surface with a self adhesive flashing membrane such as grace ice water shield there are many equivalent products.
For a low slope residential roof there are two main options.
Commercial roofing guide to low slope systems.
Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12.
Then apply standard asphalt shingles over the membrane.
Other residential products vents siding roll roofing.
Where deflection from snow or other live loads is a concern a greater slope will be needed to prevent any ponding.
Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure.