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. This is a modified bitumen torch down rubber membrane that was installed over 20 yeas ago. 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.

This image is a torch down rubber roof that was installed over 30 years ago. All torch down roofing is made from modified bitumen or bitumen with additives. In the late 1970 s and first manufactured in the u s. The membrane is available with a smooth surface.

On epdm roofs you will always notice patches everywhere. 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. Apply the bitumen by melting it over fiberglass mesh with a propane torch. This roof looks as good as it did the day it was installed.

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 composed of various types of modifiers reinforcements and surface treatments. Torch down rubber roof in stamford ct. This roof is located on 819 westport rd east westport connecticut.

Bitumen is made from asphalt a tough material that is used in many roofing applications. 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. Coated modified bitumen rubber roof.