The Roofing System That Can Stand Up to High-Wind Disasters
"The application of Sprayed foam to steel deck and plywood deck demonstrated uplift load resistance up to the capacity of the test equipment to develop load (160-165 psf) without any sign of delamination or other damage to the foam."
--Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Sprayed polyurethane foam roof resists wind uplift

These two buildings in Puerto Rico are located just a few yards apart, so they both received the same degree of wind force when Hurricane Hugo stormed over the island. The building on the left received major damage as wind uplift ripped off a portion of the roof.

The building on the right has a sprayed polyurethane foam roof which held tight. There was no peeling, penetration or water leakage.

Polyurethane foam is self-flashing--it forms a seal that grips the building wall and roof-mounted equipment so there are no edges for the wind to lift up and peel away.

  • Save Life, Limbs and property when disaster strikes
  • A sealed envelope of protection from destructive winds
  • Prevent costly water damage
This church survived the tornado that cut a path of destruction through Plainfield, Illinois. The building was completely covered in sprayed polyurethane foam. There was repairable missile damage to the exterior surface, yet the sealed polyurethane foam helped to strengthen the building and resist uplift from the high-force winds. Because polyurethane foam is spray-applied, it can conform to any shape and provide a sealed envelope of protection.

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Built-up Membrane Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing Systems
* Overhangs, overlaps seams and joints
* Attached flashings
* Must be secured to the deck with fasteners
* Subject to heavy damage and penetration from flying debris
* Can lift off or peel under high wind conditions
* Peeling exposes the building's interior to water damage 		* Smooth, continuous surface with no edges, seams or joints
* Self-flashing
* 100% adhesion - no fasteners are needed
* Sturdy and resilient -- resists missile damage and penetration
* Grips the building walls and holds tight against high winds
* Protects the building's interior from leaks or water damage
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