RUBEROID® TORCH FR Modified Bitumen APP Roofing MembraneDescriptionRUBEROID® TORCH FR membrane is a premium, fire-retarding modified bitumen membrane manufactured to stringent GAF 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. UsesRUBEROID® TORCH FR is designed for new roofing and reroofing applications where long-term roof system performance is specified. Advantages- System guarantees are available for up to 20 years
- No coating required for Class A rating from UL and FMRC
- Cost effective — the installed cost of RUBEROID® TORCH FR is less than most single-ply systems on the market today
- Lightweight — installed premium roof designs weigh less than 3 pounds per square foot
- Resilient — RUBEROID® TORCH FR’s heavyweight polyester mat core allows it to resist splits and tears due to its pliability and elongation characteristics
- Durable — specially formulated modified asphalt gives RUBEROID® TORCH FR lasting performance
- Wind uplift resistance — selected roofing assemblies with RUBEROID® TORCH FR meet FMRC Class 1-180 when installed over concrete decks
- RUBEROID® TORCH FR membrane is backed by GAF, a company with over 100 years in the roofing business
- Available with black or white granules
| Applicable Standards | | Meets ASTM D6222, Type II, Grade G | | FM Approved | | Meets CGSB-37-GP-56M | | ICC ESR#1274 | | Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval | | State of Florida Product Approval | | Texas Department of Insurance | | UL/ULc Listed |
| Product Specifications (Nominal) | | Roll Size | 1 square (106.7 gross sq. ft.) (9.8 m2) | | Roll Length | 32.3' (9.8 m) | | Roll Width | 39.625" (1.0 m) | | Approx. Roll Weight | 102 lbs (46.3 kg) | | Product Thickness | 0.177” (4.5 mm) |
This product meets or exceeds the following ASTM D6222, Type II, Grade G, minimum requirements:
| Property | Test Method | Value | | Tensile Strength @ 0°F (min), lbf/in | ASTM D5147 | 90 | | Elongation @ 0°F (min), % | ASTM D5147 | 15 | | Low Temperature Flexibility (max), °F | ASTM D5147 | 32 | | Tear Strength (min), lbf | ASTM D5147 | 80 | | Dimensional Stability, (max) % | ASTM D5147 | 0.5 |
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