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The present invention provides a roofing product comprising a flexible roofing membrane comprising a layer of a thermoplastic, and a batten strip integral with the roofing membrane, so that the roofing product is flexible. There is also provided a method for securing such a roofing product to a roof

The present invention provides a roofing product comprising a flexible roofing membrane comprising a layer of a thermoplastic, and a batten strip integral with the roofing membrane, so that the roofing product is flexible. There is also provided a method for securing such a roofing product to a roof deck and a method for manufacturing such a roofing product.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A roofing product comprising: a flexible roofing membrane comprising a first layer, said first layer being comprised of a first thermoplastic; and a batten strip integral with said roofing membrane, said batten strip comprising at least two embedded catch cords, wherei

The invention claimed is: 1. A roofing product comprising: a flexible roofing membrane comprising a first layer, said first layer being comprised of a first thermoplastic; and a batten strip integral with said roofing membrane, said batten strip comprising at least two embedded catch cords, wherein said roofing product is flexible. 2. The product of claim 1, wherein said batten strip is located on one side of said first layer of said roofing membrane. 3. The product of claim 1, wherein said batten strip is located within said first layer of said roofing membrane. 4. The product of claim 1, wherein said batten strip extends substantially along the entire length of said membrane. 5. The product of claim 1, wherein said batten strip comprises a fabric material. 6. The product of claim 1, wherein said embedded catch cords are parallel to one another. 7. The product of claim 1, wherein said embedded catch cords are in a helical configuration. 8. The product of claim 1, wherein said roofing product has a thickness of 0.03 cm to 7.62 cm. 9. The product of claim 8, wherein said roofing product has a thickness of 0.889 cm to 0.2286 cm. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein said first layer has a thickness of 0.003 cm to 2.54 cm. 11. The product of claim 10, wherein said first layer has a thickness of 0.038 cm to 0.1016 cm. 12. The product of claim 1 further comprising at least one additional batten strip. 13. The product of claim 1, wherein said batten strip has a non-uniform thickness. 14. The product of claim 1, wherein said first thermoplastic comprises a thermo-plastic polyolefin. 15. The product of claim 1, wherein said first layer includes at least one UV absorber. 16. The product of claim 1, wherein said first layer includes at least one UV screener. 17. The product of claim 1, wherein said first layer includes at least one fire retardant. 18. The product of claim 1, wherein said roofing product is capable of being rolled and unrolled.