GAF Materials Corporation
1361 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Tel: (800) 766-3411
Web site: http://www.gaf.com
RUBEROID®
TORCH FR
Description
RUBEROID TORCH FR membrane is a premium, fire-retarding modified bitumen
membrane manufactured to stringent GAF Materials Corporation specifications.
Its core is a strong, heavyweight, resilient non-woven polyester mat that
is coated with an inherently fire-retardant APP polymer modified asphalt
and surfaced with mineral granules.
Uses
RUBEROID TORCH FR is designed for new roofing and reroofing applications
where long-term roof system performance is specified.
Advantages
Guarantees are available for up to 20 years.
No coating required for Class A rating from UL and FMRC.
Cost effectivethe installed cost of RUBEROID TORCH FR is less than
most single-ply systems on the market today.
LightweightinstaIIed premium roof designs weigh less than 3 pounds
per square foot.
ResilientRUBEROID TORCH FR's heavyweight polyester mat core allows
it to resist splits and tears due to its pliability and elongation characteristics.
Durablespecially formulated modified asphalt gives RUBEROID TORCH
FR lasting performance.
Wind uplift resistanceselected roofing assemblies with RUBEROID
TORCH FR meet FMRC Class 1-180 when installed over concrete decks.
RUBEROID TORCH FR membrane is backed by GAF Materials Corporation,
a company with over 100 years in the roofing business.
Available with black or white granules.
Applicable Standards
UL Approved for use in the construction of Class A, B, or C roofs.*
FM Approved
BOCA Listed: Report No. 359
SBCCI PST & ESI Listed
Dade County Product Approval
New York City MEA 161-91M
Meets ASTM D-6222, Type II,Grade G
*See Ruberoid Application and Specification Manual or UL Directory for
specific approval.
Product Data (Approximate)
Roll Size.....................3/4 square (7m2)
Product Thickness........0.197" (5 mm)
Reinforcement............................250 gram polyester mat
Roll Weight.................. 90 Ibs.(40.9 kg)
Typical Physical Properties
Property
Tensile Strength @ 0F (nom.), lbf/in
Elongation @0F (nom.), %
Low Temperature Flexibility (max.), F
Tear Strength (nom.), lbf
Dimensional Stability, % |
Test Method
ASTM D5147
ASTM D5147
ASTM D5147
ASTM D5147
ASTM D5147 |
Values
90
45
14
98
<1 |