An alternative to this old method is to install a walkable vinyl membrane roof system.
Walkable roof membrane.
It is designed to handle regular abuse of people and pet traffic furniture grills etc.
The embossment on the membrane is created to provide better resistance to slippery conditions however like any other decking product.
However because the membrane is also the wear surface it can be damaged by cigarette burns punctures and heavy abrasion.
Dec tec can still be slippery when wet or snow frost covered.
The dec tec membrane is a walkable roof membrane designed to withstand pedestrian traffic.
Pros and cons of duradek walkable roofing membranes duradek creates an attractive and durable no skid deck surface that can withstand normal wear and tear direct sun exposure high winds and freeze thaw cycles.
That means that not only does it act as a roof for the underlying structure it also acts as a deck membrane.
Roofingseries fully walkable r15000 membrane will provide above all else a much higher level of safety in every direction for the worker performing tasks at roof line.
A roof deck is a flat walking deck built above an occupied living space or a roof deck that extends out over an outdoor living space.
The brand i recommend and have used for many years is dec k ing.
Is the membrane slip resistant.
Dedication to technical excellence and premium design is what makes dec tec vinyl deck membranes an unprecedented product in the vinyl decking market.
Although it s a waterproof roofing material it has an extra quality.
What is a roof deck.
A roof deck supports the roof elements but does not provide complete protection.
Here s how tufdek waterproof decking stands out on a flat roof deck.
The roofingseries fully walkable r15000 roof membrane is enhanced to become a complete system using our full line of roofingseries accessories.