Dave Scott and Wally Brown standing on a white TPO roof going over GAF commercial roof accessories during a video shoot.

Roofing it Right professional video series

Commercial roofing veterans Dave Scott and Wally Brown share their knowledge in this extensive series of hands-on video tutorials produced exclusively for GAF. Get answers to a specific question, or binge entire playlists to learn commercial roofing best practices.

Commercial material deep dives & installations

Take a technical deep dive into material behavior, shelf-life, and any required special handling of key GAF roof material categories

Dave Scott and Wally Brown demonstrating how to install a TPO membrane.

Intro to Commercial membranes

Introductions to TPO, PVC, and vapor retarders.
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Close-up of a GAF certified contractor adhering EverGuard PVC membrane using a hand roller and hot-air welder.

PVC Roofing

Get to know EverGuard® PVC membrane, from performance to installation best practices, and hands-on welding tips to accessories.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor using a weighted stand-up roller over self-adhered EverGuard SA TPO membrane.

EverGuard® SA TPO and SA Vapor Retarder XL

Find out how properly handled self-adhered TPO and vapor retarder membranes can save labor and hassle.
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A GAF certified contractor peeling protective EverGuard MembraneShield film off a white roof membrane.

GAF EverGuard® MembraneShield™ Temporary Dirt-Blocking Film

Let your hard work shine.
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Close-up detail showing the texture and composition of SBS and APP asphaltic roofing membrane material.

Asphaltic Roofing 101

Learn the key benefits and differences between SBS, APP, and BUR, watch installation demos, and more.
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Dave Scott and Wally Brown setting up spray adhesive canisters on a commercial roof deck.

Adhesives Application, Coverage & Repair 

Surface prep to long-term maintenance.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor standing beside a large bundle of 4' x 8' polyiso insulation boards on site.

GAF Insulation Efficiency

Learn about using 4’ by 8’ crickets and double bundles to maximize your productivity.
Spanish playlist available
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Andy Seymour, Director of Tapered Design, kneeling to demonstrate tapered insulation boards and roof slope design.

Tapered design

Find out how to get high-quality tapered insulation design solutions.
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On-site troubleshooting & common mistakes

Find pro tips on effectively troubleshooting common roofing issues.

Display of GAF roof repair and maintenance spray cans, cleaners, and sealants for TPO and PVC systems.

Roof repair and maintenance solutions

Learn about roof repair and maintenance solutions for TPO and PVC.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor repairing an improperly installed, leaking pitch pocket detail on a TPO commercial roof.

How to fix leaking pitch pockets

How to fix incorrectly installed, leaking pitch pockets on TPO commercial roofing projects.
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Wally Brown using a heat-welding tool to repair a TPO roof accessory exposed to machine oil.

Repair chemically exposed TPO

How to fix a damaged TPO accessory that has been exposed to machine oil.
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Wally Brown demonstrating how to fit prefabricated TPO accessories during a training presentation.

TPO accessories

See how prefabricated accessories can save time and can help improve the quality of the installation.
Spanish playlist available
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Close-up shot of a GAF certified contractor holding a GAF stress plate and fastener assembly.

Plates and fasteners

Learn about the range of plates and fasteners available to mechanically attach TPO or PVC to different deck types.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor positioning a white TPO roof edge detail.

Work faster with GAF aerosols

A comprehensive look at GAF's aerosol product line — a fast, convenient format for adhesive, primer, and cleaner applications.
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Dave Scott and Wally Brown setting up spray adhesive canisters on a commercial roof deck.

Adhesive application techniques

Get to know GAF's adhesive product line — from surface prep to long-term maintenance.
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Complete project walkthroughs

See the key steps of real roofing projects, from initial consultation to final inspection.

A GAF certified contractor probing a roof penetration during a commercial reroofing project inspection.

Commercial Reroof

Walk through the stages of a commercial reroofing project and the typical project challenges along the way.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor in safety gear preparing a metal roof deck for a TPO retrofit installation.

Metal Retrofit

Go start to finish through a project to retrofit a metal roof with several options for TPO.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor lifting a TPO membrane sheet during a modified bitumen roof recover project.

Mod-Bit reroof options

Explore details of 4 different TPO over Mod Bit recover options, plus techniques for flashing walls and curbs.
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Fasteners, Accessories & Adhesives

Details matter. Follow these step-by-step guides to proper fastening patterns, critical chemical application times, welding best practices and much more.

Wally Brown demonstrating how to fit prefabricated TPO accessories during a training presentation.

TPO accessories

See how prefabricated accessories can save time and can help improve the quality of the installation.
Spanish playlist available
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Close-up shot of a GAF certified contractor holding a GAF stress plate and fastener assembly.

Plates and fasteners

Learn about the range of plates and fasteners available to mechanically attach TPO or PVC to different deck types.
Spanish playlist available
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A GAF certified contractor using a induction welder on a roof deck.

Induction welding

Let pros walk you through each stage of a commercial TPO roofing project that is using the heat induction welding system.
Spanish playlist available
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Dave Scott and Wally Brown presenting GAF EverGuard QuickSpray and LRF Adhesive XF canisters.

Adhesives overview

GAF offers a range of products for adhering TPO, PVC, insulation and cover boards. Learn the characteristics and applications for each, plus demonstrations of GAF EverGuard® QuickSpray and GAF LRF Adhesive XF.
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Side-by-side time-lapse demonstration comparing application speeds of GAF commercial roofing adhesives.

Adhesive time-lapse

Check out side-by-side comparisons for a variety of adhesive products, and see which can help your crew’s productivity.
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Dave Scott and Wally Brown discussing with a GAF certified contractor how to operate a TRUFAST adhesive pump rig to apply low-rise foam adhesive on a roof deck.

Spraying LRF with the TRUFAST Adhesive Pump

A practical demo of the TRUFAST adhesive pump rig for applying low-rise foam adhesive to polyiso insulation and fleeceback single-ply membrane.
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Dave Scott holding up a physical copy of GAF Everguard TPO/PVC Mechanically Attached Roofing System Overview and General Requirements Manual.

GAF Specification & Field Manuals

Ensure complete system compliance with technical overviews of GAF code and warranty books.
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Courses on demand to fit your schedule

Whether you want to become a roofer, are an established roofing pro heading for certification, or want quality training for your crews, CARE training is available in person and virtually, where and when you want it.
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Vea Roofing it Right en español

Conozca a Chino Alvarado y Erasmo “Mitos” Fuentes, expertos en capacitación del Centro para el Avance de la Excelencia en Techos (Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence, CARE) de GAF. Chino y Mitos aportan décadas de experiencia en techado para crear la versión en español de la serie de videos “Roofing It Right” de GAF.
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Meet Dave and Wally

Dave Scott and Wally Brown each bring more than 35 years of low-slope roofing experience to GAF’s “Roofing it Right” video series. They are low slope roofing pros who bring three important tools to every job: knowledge, ingenuity, and a sense of humor.

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