by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 17, 2026
How Is KEE Used in Roofing? KEE is used in some high-performance thermoplastic roof membranes where it is combined with PVC. Unlike the liquid plasticizers traditionally used to keep PVC flexible, KEE is a solid polymer that is much less likely to migrate out of the...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 17, 2026
Why Is PVC Used on Commercial Roofs? PVC is manufactured in reinforced sheets that are installed across a low-slope roof and heat-welded, creating a continuous waterproof surface. Like TPOPrimary Roof Covering - TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) is a white roof covering...
by Rhoden Roofing | Jun 23, 2026
Roof coatings are appropriate for aging low-slope or metal roofs that are: 1) dry and, 2) still capable of keeping water out. A coating applies a new outer surface over the existing roof, similar to adding a protective layer of paint that cures over the surface. The...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 17, 2026
What Does Scrim Do in a Roof Membrane? Scrim is the reinforcing fabric inside many single-ply membranes, including TPO, PVC, and KEE. The membrane material provides the waterproof surface while the scrim acts as the skeleton inside that gives the sheet strength and...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
Why Single-Ply Membranes Are Used on Low-Slope Roofs Low-slope roofs drain water much more slowly than steep-slope roofs, so their coverings must be waterproof rather than water-shedding. Single-ply membranes create this waterproof layer by sealing reinforced sheets...
