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ABOVE-GRADE WATERPROOFING 3.83
This section does not provide detailed coverage of all available roofing systems that are
not actual waterproofing materials; it highlights commonly used systems, and their relation-
ship and use in above-grade envelopes are presented. In addition, Chap. 10 covers transition
and termination detailing of roofing systems along with other envelope components.
The most commonly used roofing systems in building construction include the following:

● Built-up roofing
● Single-ply systems
● Modified bitumens
● Sprayed in-place urethane foam
● Metal roofing
● Protected and inverted membranes
● Deck coatings

FIGURE 3.85 Sheet system used for application directly over com-
pacted grade (landfill) project. (Courtesy of TC MiraDRI)