Torch Down Rubber Roofing

Torch down roofing with modified bitumen.

Torch down rubber roofing.

Torch down roofing is a type of roofing material that has been designed for low angle or flat roofs. Torch down roofing contains modified bitumen which prevents moisture from building up without constant maintenance. This roof is over 25 years old. The membrane is available with a smooth surface.

Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt. In the late 1970 s and first manufactured in the u s. This means that sbs membranes can be used in torch down roofing as well as self adhering and cold processed roofing systems. This is a torch down rubber roof that was left unprotected for over 12 years.

Manufacturing torch down roofing requires modifying or mixing the bitumen with a polymer. Notice the wrinkling and unevenness of the membrane. 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. The mat is coated with durable app modified bitumen and is designed for torch down application by professional roofing.

Installing torch down roofing can be a bit tricky and dangerous so only do it yourself if you have experience installing roofing. This will help you get started and you will also learn some tricks. Sbs is a type of rubber used to create modified bitumen for torch down roofing. The first polymer used for this purpose is atactic polypropylene app which is a form of plastic not rubber.

This membrane contains a core of nonwoven polyester mat that resists splits and tears. The owners did so little they even let the drain clog up and plants. Modified bitumen mb torch down roofing membranes were first developed in europe in the mid 1960 s introduced in the u s. App torch down roofing membranes are flexible and respond well to both heating and cooling.

Ruberoid torch smooth membrane is backed by gaf a company with over 130 years in the roofing business. Gaf tri ply app smooth is a strong resilient membrane that is suitable for new or reroofing projects as well as for use as flashing. A rubber roof left unprotected. A torch down rubber roof with silver coating for protection against ultraviolets.