Gaf energyguard insulations must be used in roofing systems to be guaranteed by gaf.
Fully adhered roof insulation.
Roofs that are fully adhered are glued directly to the insulation below.
Reduce energy consumption and improve performance with the perfect insulation.
Carlisle syntec systems offer a full line of adhesives for fully adhered systems.
About fully adhered systems.
They re perfect for high elevations and high wind areas.
The firestone tpo fully adhered system is a lightweight system with outstanding design flexibility it is suitable for contoured roofs roofs with irregular shape and any roof with limited load bearing capacity provided the substrate is compatible with firestone contact adhesives and provides sufficient adhesion.
Firestone fully adhered system fas application.
Firestone fully adhered system fas application.
A fully adhered roof system usually just refers to the membrane so if an owner doesn t want exposed fasteners on the underside of the roof deck fully adhered insulation should be specified as well.
A fully adhered system will out perform a mechanically attached system every time.
Gaf reserves the right to accept or reject any roof insulation as an acceptable substrate for gaf roof systems.
Mechanically attached with plates and fasteners adhered with ribbons of foam adhesive or a.
There are three options for attaching the insulation.
Fully adhered roof systems typically have the highest wind uplift resistance and physical performance and are typically considered the highest performing method of installation for single ply roofs.
The firestone epdm fully adhered system is a lightweight system with outstanding design flexibility it is suitable for contoured roofs roofs with irregular shape and any roof with limited load bearing capacity provided the substrate is compatible with firestone contact adhesives and provides sufficient adhesion.
The membrane is adhered in a continuous layer of adhesive preferably to a insulation cover board.
Insulation adhesives primers sealants air and vapor barriers.
They re perfect for high elevations and high wind areas.
Fully adhered roof systems offer the highest degree of stability and uplift protection.
This method is more expensive slower and can lead to additional challenges because large quantities.
For adhered systems a minimum of two layers of insulation are required for extended length guarantees.
This requires the 4 x8 insulation boards to serve the dual role of insulating and securing the roof to the metal deck which requires far more screws.
Fully adhered roof systems offer the highest degree of stability and uplift protection.
As a result fully adhered roof systems have fastening patterns of 12 24 fasteners per 4 by 8 rigid insulation board far more than the 5 8 fasteners required for mechanically attached roof systems.
When it s time for a new roof always consult with an experienced and trusted roofing contractor to determine the best system for your building.
Fully adhered roofing systems rely on the rigid insulation to be fastened down thoroughly.