Gaf Torch Down Roofing Installation

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Gaf torch down roofing installation.

Documents specs technical details. The membrane is available with a smooth surface. The mat is coated with durable app modified bitumen and is designed for torch down application by professional roofing contractors. Low slope roofs are qualified by having a roof pitch of less than 4 12 or 4 of rise per foot.

Insulation is especially important in colder climates but it s an essential part of any flat or low sloped roof system. Using this type of tool to install a torch down system calls for the right type of materials and insulation to ensure that the torch does not damage the overall structure. It is not recommended by the nrca or roofing manufacturers to install asphalt shingles on roofs with a pitch less than 4 12. This video covers safety precautions torch tips and installation steps.

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. Subscribe and share. Hope you like it. These are the steps your roofing contractor will take to install your torch down roof.

Mechanical attachment of insulation to the roof dec k is the preferred method of installation whenever practical and is re quired by gaf materials corporation and fm on steel decks. This membrane contains a core of nonwoven polyester mat that resists splits and tears. Ruberoid torch smooth membrane is backed by gaf a company with over 130 years in the roofing business. Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt.

Torchdown is considered a low slope or flat roofing system application. Torch down step by step some trick and tips on how to lay down a torch down roofing. Installation of a three layer torch down roofing system requires knowledge and experience with using a blowtorch.