Roofing Modified Torch Down

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Roofing modified torch down.

With flat roofs this job. One of the most significant benefits of torch down roofing is its flexibility. Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt. Strong and resilient membrane for durability.

Manufacturing torch down roofing requires modifying or mixing the bitumen with a polymer. App torch down roofing membranes are flexible and respond well to both heating and cooling. While it can last up to 20 years installing torch down roofing can be a dangerous process and as such tends to cost more than traditional roofing materials. Wear heavy duty gloves and work boots.

Gaf tri ply app smooth modified bitumen 3 ft. If you install the smooth product cover it with aluminum coating. The first job of any roof is to keep water out of the building below. Roll modified bitumen roofing sheets over the entire roof.

The first polymer used for this purpose is atactic polypropylene app which is a form of plastic not rubber. Net membrane roll for low slope roofs 3687000 the home depot. Cut the bitumen sheets to length with a. Melting bitumen rolls 1.

These steps show a torch down method which looks a bit scary but actually is not too difficult. Gaf smooth app modified bitumen membrane rolled roofing in black is designed for torch down application. Torch down roofing is a type of roofing material that has been designed for low angle or flat roofs. Installing the torch down roofing involves flames and melted asphalt.

Ruberoid torch smooth membrane is backed by gaf a company with over 130 years in the roofing business. The membrane is available with a smooth surface. Dibiten is a superior app modified bitumen membrane reinforced with a high quality nonwoven polyester mat and is one of the finest heat weld applied modified bitumen membranes ever produced not only for residential roofing but for commercial and industrial roofing as well.