Torch Down Modified Bitumen Rubber Roofing

As long as it is installed correctly bitumen prevents moisture build up without needing constant maintenance.

Torch down modified bitumen rubber roofing.

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. Ruberoid torch smooth membrane is backed by gaf a company with over 130 years in the roofing business. This roof looks as good as it did the day it was installed. All torch down roofing is made from modified bitumen or bitumen with additives.

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. This 25 year old 2 ply modified bitumen torch down rubber roof coated with aluminum asphalt paint which is meant to protect the surface against harmful uv rays it has had many years of scattered debris foot traffic from a rooftop a c and ventilation units being serviced yet there is no indication that repairs have ever been needed. Just look at the age of the roofs and notice what type of repairs have been done.

Modified bitumen mb torch down roofing membranes were first developed in europe in the mid 1960 s introduced in the u s. This image is a torch down rubber roof that was installed over 30 years ago. Coated modified bitumen rubber roof. Torch down roofing consists of modified bitumen which is similar to asphalt.

Its core is a strong resilient non woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant app polymer modified asphalt. The modified bitumen torch down roof below was installed by us over 14 years ago. Torch down roofing with modified bitumen. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propane torch.

In the late 1970 s and first manufactured in the u s. The membrane is available with a smooth surface. The roof is still in good condition and has no need for replacement or repair. Bitumen is made from asphalt a tough material that is used in many roofing applications.