GAF-ELK WeatherWatch®
Leak Barrier

Protect Your Home From Wind-Driven Rain And Damaging Ice Dams With A Waterproof Leak Barrier

IMPORTANT NOTE: The product Information Sheet for Weather Watch ®  Leak Barrier with a print date of 10/07 listed the incorrect information that Weather Watch Leak Barrier was made with a “high temperature compound” and was “suitable for use with most metal roof applications”. This product is not made with a high temperature compound and it is not suitable for use under any metal roof.
 
The incorrect information was listed on the web site from October 15th -18th  2007 and distributed in hard copy form, October 1st – October 18th  2007.

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A Quality Leak Barrier Will:

Create a 100% watertight seal that keeps water out at the most vulnerable areas of your roof (at the eaves and rakes, in valleys, around chimneys, etc.).

Weather Watch®, a quality leak barrier, will:

• Protect your home by preventing costly repairs due to wall or ceiling staining
   
• Help prevent leaks due to water damming in your gutters, wind-driven rain, and, in the North, damaging ice dams

Weather Watch® leak barrier is a key part of the GAF-Elk Smart Choice® Roof System Solution.

Don’t Put Your
Home At Risk

• The Codes Are Clear...
  Protection against ice dams is required* at eaves wherever the January average temperature is 25°F or lower or where there is a possibility of ice forming in the eaves – i.e., the area labeled “Colder Zone” (shown below).†
   
• But Be Prepared...
  Ice dams can still occur in areas where the average temperature is above 25°F (not to mention wind-driven rain).
   
• Avoid The Risks...
  If you are in an area that requires leak barrier protection–and if there is a leak– you could be putting your insurance coverage at risk by not installing it!

*Check local building codes for specifications in your area.

†Source: International Building Code (ICBO), IRC, UBC, NBC, and SBC.

Homeowner’s Best Choice

• Looks Better...
  Fiberglass reinforcement helps resist wrinkling and buckling–lays flatter under shingles.
   
• Meets Building Codes...
  In the North, where a leak barrier MUST be used.*
   
• Peace Of Mind...
  Benefits from the same warranty term as the asphalt shingle it is applied under, up to a maximum of 30 yrs.**

Professional’s Best Choice

• Helps Eliminate Waste...
  Special adhesive allows for one-time repositioning, but aggressively adheres over time.
   
• Safer Installation...
  Slip guard granular surface improves footing
   
• Dependable...
  Self-seals around nails or metal roofing fasteners.
   
• Saves Labor...
  Split-back release film peels off in layers for faster installation and greater homeowner value.
   
• Convenient...
  1.5 and 2.0 square roll sizes.
   
• Great For Emergencies...
  Can be left exposed for up to 60 days if necessary.
   

** See ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions (available at www.gaf.com).

*In the “North,” building code requires the use of leak barrier at the eaves.

Application Instructions

WeatherWatch ® Application Instructions

Specifications

GAF-Elk WeatherWatch ® Leak Barrier EXCEEDS the following requirements of ASTM D1970

Nom. Product Specifications

1.5 Square Roll

• Roll length: 50 ft (15.2 m)
• Roll width: 36 in (0.9m)
• Sq. feet per roll: 150 sq ft (13.9 sq m)

2.0 Square Roll

• Roll length: 66.7 ft (20.3 m)
• Roll width: 36 in (0.9m)
• Sq. feet per roll: 200 sq ft (18.6 sq m)

Applicable Standards

• ICC Pending
• Meets the performance criteria of ASTM D1970
• Texas Department of Insurance
• Miami-Dade County Approved
• State of Florida Approved
• UL Classified. See complete marking on product

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