This Cool Roof Membrane Can Reduce Your Energy Needs

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. 

See how MBTechnology can help you build a strong and energy-efficient roof. 

Given the ongoing demand for energy-efficient roofing systems, MBTechnology has developed the Metalflex SBS modified bitumen membrane, featuring a white, reflective, aluminum surface. 

This foil-faced surface absorbs much less heat than a conventional roofing system, resulting in reduction of a building’s energy consumption. In most cases, a homeowner needs only a small air conditioning unit to keep their home completely cool.  

Until now, most cool roof materials have been unsatisfactory single-ply solutions of questionable durability, minimal traffic resistance and weak seam integrity, but now there's MBTechnologies innovative Metalflex Styrene Butadiene Styrene, or SBS roofing solution.   

As shown in their video, the Metalflex SBS roofing system combines the superior performance of a multi-ply SBS modified bitumen system with a bright white reflective surfacing, typically only available as a single-ply roofing system, into one better full roof solution. Metalflex SBS cool white 24 features a premium baked white polyester finish, providing 80% or greater reflectivity exceeding ENERGY STAR® and California Title 24 energy-efficiency standards and dramatically reducing energy needs. 

Metalflex SBS Elastomeric membranes are more flexible than traditional asphalt-based membranes, so they are traffic resistant and difficult to puncture and feature reduced thermal bridging, easy maintenance and the longest lifecycle.    

The uniquely robust Metalflex SBS system is Class A fire rated to any pitch making it the only cool roof choice for barrel and other architecturally distinct roof designs and for projects throughout California.  

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About MBTechnology 

MBTechnology was founded in 1983 and specializes in manufacturing SBS Modified Bitumen Roofing & Underlayment systems. These include a variety of systems, which can be applied through the use of cold adhesives, heat welding, or hot asphalt. The company specializes in manufacturing SBS-modified asphalt (bitumen) roofing membranes for residential and commercial application. The basic technology was developed in Europe and is one of the fastest-growing segments of both the commercial and residential roofing markets. 

We at MBTechnology strive to continuously improve our products. We have pioneered major innovations in the field of modified asphalt, and this commitment to research and development will never cease. Perhaps this is the reason we have acquired an international reputation for experience and excellence.