Torch Down Rubber Roofing

Coated modified bitumen rubber roof.

Torch down rubber roofing. In this installation method sheets of modified bitumen are rolled out onto the roof and a roofing professional uses a hand held propane torch to heat the material and adhere it to the surface. Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt. Sbs is a type of rubber used to create modified bitumen for torch down roofing. Torch down roofing sometimes referred to as torch on roofing is so named because it requires an open flame propane torch.

Torch down rubber roofs will outlast any other roof system by 30 years and more if installed correctly. Smooth surface can be used as a cap or interplay membrane ideal for new roofs and repairs of built up or sbs modified bitumen systems meets astm d6222 type i grade g. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propane torch. This roof is located on 819 westport rd east westport connecticut.

Torch down roofs can also provide protection from heat. Sbs modified bitumen membranes are also flexible and they have a lower melting point than app membranes. This roof was installed by commercial roof usa over 14 years ago and as of this writing there are no signs of repair patches. The membrane is available with a smooth surface.

Due to marketing tactics epdm roofs became more popular than torch down roofs. Any homeowner who is in need of strong yet flexible water resistant roofing material should go with this type of product. Ruberoid torch smooth membrane is backed by gaf a company with over 130 years in the roofing business. The mat is coated with durable app modified bitumen and is designed for torch down application by professional roofing contractors.

As long as it is installed correctly bitumen prevents moisture build up without needing constant maintenance. Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen which is similar to asphalt. It is harder to find roofing contractors that know how to install torch down roofs. Modified bitumen torch down rubber roofs are heat welded at the seams.

Torch down roofing is durable torch down 2 ply rubber roofs are durable in that not only can they withstand at least 40 years of extreme weather conditions they can remain unaffected with heavy foot traffic by service and repairmen as well.