Leak Barriers - StormGuard


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StormGuard® Leak Barrier

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

A Quality Leak Barrier Will:

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

StormGuard®, 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

    Good Housekeeping

StormGuard® 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 “North” (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...

    Unique film surface pattern improves footing even in hot weather.

  • 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...

    2.0 square roll sizes.

  • Great For Emergencies...

    Can be left exposed for up to 60 days if necessary

  • Versatile...

    The high temperature compound is suitable for most metal roof applications. For application under copper and zinc, contact technical services at 1-800-766-3411 for information.

* See ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions

Specifications

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


Property Method Requirement
Thickness (mils) D5147 Min. 40
Tensile strength MD (lbf/in) D2523 Min. 25
Tensile strength CMD (lbf/in) D2523 Min. 25
Elongation at break, modified bitumen; Portion - MD and CMD (%) D2523 Min. 10
Adhesion to plywood at 75°F (lbf/ft-width) D903 Min. 12
Adhesion to plywood at 40°F (lbf/ft-width) D903 Min. 2
Thermal stability (mm) D1204 Max. 3
Low temperature flexibility ( –20°F) D1970 Pass
Tear resistance MD (lbf) D4073 Min. 20
Tear resistance CMD (lbf) D4073 Min. 20
Moisture vapor permeance (U.S. Perms) E96 A Max 0.1
Sealability around nail D1970 Pass
Waterproof integrity after low temperature flexibility D1970 Pass
Waterproof integrity of lap seam D1970 Pass

 

Product Specifications (Nominal)

  • Roll Length . . . . 66.8 ft (20.3 m)
  • Roll Width . . . . . . . 36 in (0.9 m)
  • Square Feet Per Roll. . .200 sq ft (18.6 sq m)

 

Applicable Standards

  • ICC-ES Evaluation Report (ESR 1322)
  • 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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