Torch Down Modified Bitumen Rubber Roofing

Torch down roofing with modified bitumen.

Torch down modified bitumen rubber roofing.

Coated modified bitumen rubber roof. 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. All torch down roofing is made from modified bitumen or bitumen with additives. On epdm roofs you will always notice patches everywhere.

As long as it is installed correctly bitumen prevents moisture build up without needing constant maintenance. In the late 1970 s and first manufactured in the u s. 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.

The roof is still in good condition and has no need for replacement or repair. This roof looks as good as it did the day it was installed. The modified bitumen torch down roof below was installed by us over 14 years ago. This is a modified bitumen torch down rubber membrane that was installed over 20 yeas ago.

Bitumen is made from asphalt a tough material that is used in many roofing applications. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propane torch. This image is a torch down rubber roof that was installed over 30 years ago. Modified bitumen mb torch down roofing membranes were first developed in europe in the mid 1960 s introduced in the u s.

The membrane is available with a smooth surface. 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 membrane is composed of various types of modifiers reinforcements and surface treatments.