Torch Applied Rolled Roofing

Torch down roofing sometimes referred to as torch on roofing is so named because it requires an open flame propane torch.

Torch applied rolled roofing.

Atactic polypropylene app is heat torch applied modified bitumen membrane that provides a greater re cover system uv resistance and increased durability for roofs with high traffic movement. Move the torch slowly back and forth along the roll to heat it evenly. Position the blue tip of the flame against the roll. Torch down roofing is a type of roofing material that has been designed for low angle or flat roofs.

Use your foot to push the melting roll towards the end of the roof. Your roofing contractor will unroll each sheet individually during the installation process two sheets for two layer three sheets for three layer. Each sheet of torch down roofing material consists of multiple membranes stacked and adhered together. Watch the bitumen carefully since it needs to be unrolled as soon as it begins to bubble.

As the name implies it involves the use of a blowtorch to melt a petroleum based substance called bitumen to create a waterproof seal with the roofing material. Starting at just 55 each. 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. Torch down roofing comes in the form of rolled sheets.

Leatherback 1sq torch down roll roofing. Check the bitumen often as you unroll it. Cap sheet rolls. Owens corning deckseal sa sbs cap 39 375 ft w x 32 833 ft l 100 sq ft shasta white roll roofing.

Ft sbs self adhering cap sheet roll for low slope roofing in black liberty sbs self adhering cap sheet is a durable liberty sbs self adhering cap sheet is a durable modified bitumen membrane designed and manufactured to meet industry and code requirements. Torch applied roofing with tar or bitumen is applied with an open flame on the roof odds are this method casing a fire and caustic chemicals. Starting at just 60 each. 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.