Materials / Liquid-Applied Membrane

Liquid-Applied Membrane

fluid-applied

A cold-applied liquid roofing and waterproofing membrane, most commonly a rapid-setting polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin applied with a polyester fleece reinforcement to form a monolithic, self-flashing, self-adhering reinforced membrane with no seams or mechanical fasteners. Rapid-curing systems allow same-day installation, and the cured resin is UV stable. Used on commercial low-slope roofs and detail-heavy areas such as penetrations, balconies, and podium decks where sheet membranes are hard to flash.

Category family
fluid-applied
Slope suitability
low
Pros
  • monolithic and seamless, with no seams, laps, or mechanical fasteners
  • self-flashing around complex penetrations and details
  • rapid-setting resins allow same-day installation
  • UV-stable cured surface
Cons
  • resin systems are priced above common single-ply sheet membranes
  • performance depends on installer skill and resin formulation
  • many field, flashing, and detailing product variants complicate like-for-like comparison

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