Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt.
Torch down modified bitumen rubber roofing.
Bitumen is made from asphalt a tough material that is used in many roofing applications.
Modified bitumen mb torch down roofing membranes were first developed in europe in the mid 1960 s introduced in the u s.
Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propane torch.
This roof is located on 819 westport rd east westport connecticut.
This is a modified bitumen torch down rubber membrane that was installed over 20 yeas ago.
Torch down roofing with modified bitumen.
In the late 1970 s and first manufactured in the u s.
Coated modified bitumen rubber roof.
The modified bitumen torch down roof below was installed by us over 14 years ago.
As long as it is installed correctly bitumen prevents moisture build up without needing constant maintenance.
You may have heard a reference to a torch down roof as a rubberoid roof implying the material contains rubber but that may not be accurate.
The membrane is composed of various types of modifiers reinforcements and surface treatments.
Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen which is similar to asphalt.
The membrane is available with a smooth surface.
This image is a torch down rubber roof that was installed over 30 years ago.
The roof is still in good condition and has no need for replacement or repair.
On epdm roofs you will always notice patches everywhere.
Torch down rubber roof in stamford ct.
All torch down roofing is made from modified bitumen or bitumen with additives.
This roof looks as good as it did the day it was installed.