Torch Down Modified Bitumen Roof System

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.

Torch down modified bitumen roof system.

This roof is located on 819 westport rd east westport connecticut. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propane torch. As long as it is installed correctly bitumen prevents moisture build up without needing constant maintenance. Before modified bitumen existed heavy built up roofs were the dominant choice.

This means that sbs membranes can be used in torch down roofing as well as self adhering and cold processed roofing systems. Coated modified bitumen rubber roof. This means that the new torch down roof system will with the first few hot to cold cycles begin to open at the flashing points and allow water into the system. The installation of torch down roofing involves the use of a hand held torch fed with propane from a tank.

Sbs modified bitumen membranes are also flexible and they have a lower melting point than app membranes. Torch down roofing sometimes referred to as torch on roofing is so named because it requires an open flame propane torch. Often you ll hear people use the term torch down roofing modified bitumen consists of asphalt and filler ingredients. Modified bitumen happens to be the older flat roof material.

Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen which is similar to asphalt. 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. This combination gives it a rubber like characteristic. The mat is coated with durable app modified bitumen and is designed for torch down application by professional roofing contractors.

Modified bitumen torch down rubber roofs are heat welded at the seams.