RUBEROID® TORCH GRANULE
Description
RUBEROID® TORCH GRANULE membrane is a tough, resilient modified bitumen
membrane manufactured to stringent GAF specifications. Its core is a strong, resilient,
non-woven polyester mat that is coated with weather resistant APP polymer modified
asphalt.
Uses
RUBEROID® TORCH GRANULE is designed for new roofing and reroofing
applications as well as flashings. RUBEROID® TORCH GRANULE is also
an ideal product for repairs of built-up roofing membrane or other modified bitumen
systems.
Advantages
- Typical system guarantees available for up to 15 years, select system constructions
available with up to 20 year guarantee coverage
- Cost effective — the installed cost of RUBEROID® TORCH is less than
most single-ply systems on the market today
- Lightweight — installed roof designs weigh less than 2 pounds per square foot
- Resilient — RUBEROID® TORCH’s polyester mat, core allows it to resist
splits and tears due its pliability and elongation characteristics
- Durable — specially formulated modified asphalt for lasting performance
- RUBEROID® TORCH GRANULE is backed by GAF, a company with over 100
years in the roofing business
- Available in smooth surface and two granular colors: black and white
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Applicable Standards
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Meets ASTM D6222, Type I, Grade G
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FM Approved
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HUD Material Release #1216A
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Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval
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UL/ULc Listed
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Product Specifications (Nominal)
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Roll Size
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1 square (106.5 gross sq. ft.) (9.8 m2)
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Roll Length
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32.3' (9.8 m)
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Roll Width
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39.625" (1.0 m)
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Approx. Roll Weight
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99 lbs (44.9 kg)
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Product Thickness
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0.160” (4 mm)
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This product meets or exceeds the following ASTM D6222, Type I, Grade G, minimum
requirements:
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Property
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Test Method
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Value
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Tensile Strength @ 0°F (min), lbf/in
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ASTM D5147
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60
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Elongation @ 0°F (min), %
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ASTM D5147
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10
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Low Temperature Flexibility (max), °F
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ASTM D5147
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32
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Tear Strength (min), lbf
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ASTM D5147
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70
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Dimensional Stability, (max) %
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ASTM D5147
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<0.5
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