GAF Materials Corporation
1361 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Toll-Free: (800) 766-3411
Web site: http://www.gaf.com
Product Data Sheet
EverGuard® PVC
EGFB - 40 Membrane
| Physical Properties |
ASTM Test Method |
ASTM D-4434 Standard Minimum |
EverGuard Test Data |
1. Certain data is provided in MD (machine direction) x CMD (cross machine
direction) format.
2. Data is based upon typical product performance, and is subject to
normal manufacturing tolerance and variance
| Nominal Thickness |
ASTM D-751 |
0.045" |
0.040" (not incl. fleece backing) |
| Breaking Strength |
ASTM D-751 Grab Method |
200 lbf/in. |
465 lbf x 390 lbf |
| Seam Strength |
ASTM D-638 |
75% of Breaking Strength |
>95% (membrane failure) |
| Elongation at Break |
ASTM D-751 |
15% |
40% x 35% |
| Heat Aging |
ASTM D-3045 |
90% Retention of Breaking
Strength and Elongation at Break |
>95%(no significant change) |
| Tear Strength |
ASTM D-751 8" x 8" Sample |
45 lbf |
144 lbf x 127 lbf |
| Puncture Resistance |
FTM 101B Method 2031 |
Not Established |
388 lbs. |
| Low Temperature Bend |
ASTM D-2136 |
-40° F |
-40° F |
| Permeance |
ASTM E-96 |
Not Established |
0.003 Perms |
| Dimensional Change |
ASTM D-1204 @212°F, 1 hr. |
0.5% (max.) |
0.45% |
| Water Absorption |
ASTM D-750 @158° F, 1 week |
+/-3% (max.) |
0.9% (w/o fleece backing) |
| Hydrostatic Resistance |
ASTM D-751 Method D |
Not Established |
400 psi |
| Ozone Resistance |
ASTM D-1149 |
Not Established |
No visible deterioration @ 7 x magnification |
| Accelerated Weathering |
ASTM G-53 UV-B, 8 hr. @70°C condensate. 4 hr. @ 50°C 5,000
hrs. exposure |
No visible deterioration @ 7 x magnification |
No visible deterioration @ 7 x magnification |
| Accelerated Weathering |
ASTM E-838 EMMAQUA, 2.7 million Langleys |
Not Established |
No visible deterioration @ 7 x magnification |
Shipping, Packaging and Handling Information
| Roll Size |
Note: Product sizes, dimensions, and widths are nominal
values and are subject to normal
manufacturing/packaging tolerance and variation |
| Product |
Full Roll Size |
Full Roll Weight |
Half Roll Size |
Half Roll Weight |
| EGFB-40 |
76" x 90'
(570 sq.ft.) |
180 lbs. |
39" x 90'
(293 sq.ft.) |
90 lbs. |
| Packaging |
Note: Membrane rolls shipped horizontally on pallets. Stacked
pyramid-style and banded |
| Product |
Full Rolls
Per Pallet |
Full Roll
Pallet Weight |
Half Rolls
Per Pallet |
Half Roll
Pallet Weight |
| EGFB-40 |
10 |
1800 lbs. |
20 |
1800 lbs. |
| Storage |
Store rolls on their sides on pallets or shelving in a
dry area. |
| Installation Tips |
Membrane rolls are heavy, and are best positioned and installed
by at least two men |