Installation of Adhered Single Ply Membrane Systems

Sika single ply membranes are attached to the thermal insulation or roof deck by using either an on-sight applied liquid adhesive or with a factory-manufactured adhesive backing on the membranes. There are three main application methods.

Sarnafil Adhered Roofing System

An adhered Sarnafil roof system will typically consist of:

  1. Structural deck
  2. Sarnavap self-adhesive vapour control layer
  3. Bonded SikaTherm insulation with C-250
  4. Adhered Sarnafil G410-EL or Sarnafil G410-ELF membrane


The type of membrane chosen will generally be determined by the level of aesthetic requirement, with the G410-ELF felt-backed membrane masking more surface irregularities.

Sika-Trocal Adhered Roof System

An adhered Sika-Trocal roof system will typically consist of:

  1. Structural deck
  2. S-vap self-adhesive vapour control layer
  3. Bonded SikaTherm insulation with C-250
  4. Adhered Sika-Trocal SGK membrane