Torch down roofing.

bammbamm

What materials are needed for torch down and what are the steps?

Grumpy

Seriously? Is this Bamm Bamm from CT?


If you've never done torch down modified bitumen, I would not suggest trying it. Burning down a building would be no fun. You would need a cover board to install over the substrate, perhaps a 1/2" high density fiberboard. Then a base sheet of some kind, usually a 33# fiberglass or 43# organic. Base sheet can be doubled up for higher system rating. A smooth modified bitumen can be installed for a 10 year system, or 12 year if coated. Or a granulated cap can be installed for a 15 year system. Granulated requires more work, imbedding the seams and penetrations, forget to imbed and it will fail. If smooth and granulated are used together, it will be a 20 year rated roof.

Why not try something easier and safer like EPDM or TPO?

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Grumpy

a materials list for modified bitumwn owuld include base sheet, fasteners, mid ply, cap sheet, primer, various metal flashings, caulking etc...

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