LIBERTY™ Roll Roofing System Products

The LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Roofing System protects low-slope residential roof areas such as porches, garages, carports, and sheds.
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The LIBERTY™ SBS self-adhering roll roofing system

This LIBERTY™ roofing system from GAF not only simplifies installation with convenient peel-and-stick components, it’s also available in nine popular colors to complement your Timberline® or other GAF asphalt shingles.
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GAF LIBERTY™ step-by-step installation video

Watch this quick overview to see how easy it is to install a LIBERTY™ low-slope roofing system.
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Benefits of a self-adhering roofing systems for low-slope roofs

About 82% of homes in the United States have outdoor living areas—many with low-slope roofs. Here’s how the LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Roofing System can help keep customers happy while helping contractors boost their bottom line.
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GAF LIBERTY™ Launches New Colors and Earns Class 4 Impact Resistance

For residential homes with low-slope roof areas, GAF LIBERTY™ has long been a trusted roofing solution. The SBS self-adhering roofing system, which includes LIBERTY™ Self-Adhering Cap Sheet, LIBERTY™ Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet along with LIBERTY ™ Asphalt Primer and LIBERTY™ Flashing Cement accessories, ideal for porches, garages, carports and sheds, now comes in two new, popular colors—Pewter Gray and Barkwood—and has earned its UL 2218A Class 4 impact resistance rating.

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FAQs on LIBERTY™ roll roofing

The LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Roofing System applies quickly thanks to its convenient peel-and-stick components — meaning it applies without torches, open flames, or hot asphalt. Plus, when installed as a complete 2-ply system, it passes UL 2218A Class 4 impact-resistance testing. Learn more about impact resistant products here.

The LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Roofing System consists of:

  • LIBERTY™ Asphalt Primer, providing a strong foundation that promotes adhesion
  • LIBERTY™ Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheets, the first layer of protection designed for use as a waterproofing membrane
  • LIBERTY™ Flashing Cement, providing excellent bonding strength along end laps, perimeter edges, penetration flashings, and metal-edge flashing
  • LIBERTY™ Self-Adhering Cap Sheets, an SBS-modified, granule surfaced roofing membrane
The LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Roofing System is easy to install, making it a great choice for both homeowners and contractors who want quick and convenient protection for their low-slope roof with slopes between 1/4:12 and 3:12 without sacrificing durability or aesthetics.1

First, inspect the roof deck for any signs of needed repair. Then, brush or roll on the LIBERTY™ Asphalt Primer to help strengthen the bond between the roof deck and the LIBERTY™ Self-Adhering Base/Ply Sheet.

Cut the base/ply sheet into 7–10 foot sections before cutting the first layer in half lengthwise. Starting at the low point of the roof, lay it down, overlapping 6 inches at the ends. Hold the membrane, peel the edge of the liner, and press that down onto the deck. Then, just pull down the line to release the film.

After, use your trowel to apply Liberty Flashing Cement to the base sheet where the metal will sit. Lay the metal into place, overlapping the metal edge by about two inches. Fasten the metal with two rows of nails, staggered four inches on center. But don’t nail through your overlaps. Keep those clean.

Next, cut the LIBERTY™ Self-Adhering Cap Sheet—7 to 10-foot lengths. Just remember in order to have proper stagger, offset end laps by a minimum of 36 inches. Starting at the low point again, line the cap sheet up with the edge metal, with the selvage edge at the high side of the roof. Then, just like our Base Sheet, fold the top half back, peel off the release film—just the top half—and roll it down.

For more detailed instructions, please see the quick and easy step-by-step installation video above.

1LIBERTY™ SBS Self-Adhering Roof System may be appropriate for roof sizes at or below 2,500 square feet.