Torch Applied Rubber Roofing
But torch down roofing isn t for everyone or every home.
Torch applied rubber roofing. The installed cost of ruberoid torch granule membrane is less than most single ply systems on the market today. Torch down roofing is a popular type of flat roof system. This roof is over 25 years old. Select system constructions available with up to 20 year guarantee coverage 1.
Typical system guarantees available for up to 15 years. Torch down roofing is a type of roofing material that has been designed for low angle or flat roofs. 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. Installed roof designs weigh less than 2 pounds per square foot ruberoid torch granule membrane polyester mat core allows it to resist splits.
Notice the wrinkling and unevenness of the membrane. A torch down rubber roof with silver coating for protection against ultraviolets. Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen which is similar to asphalt. The torch applied member of the modified family is marketed as a rubber membrane which is very misleading due to the fact that the modifiers or additives used in the manufacturing formula actually contains no rubber at all.
Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt. The membrane is available with a smooth surface. Discover the various components of a torch down roof and the materials used to manufacture it. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass.
If you re trying to decide whether a torch down roof is right for you continue reading. This is a torch down rubber roof that was left unprotected for over 12 years. Ruberoid torch smooth membrane is backed by gaf a company with over 130 years in the roofing business. Demonstrating how torch applied modified bitumen felt membranes are installed along with high performance insulation to create a warm roof construction.
Torch down roofs are composed of two or more layers of a modified asphalt membrane applied with an open flame torch. A rubber roof left unprotected. It consists of multiple modified bitumen membranes applied with a propane torch.