What is Dibiten?
DIBITEN is a superior APP modified bitumen membrane reinforced with a high-quality nonwoven polyester mat and is one of the finest heat weld applied modified bitumen membranes ever produced not only for residential roofing but for commercial and industrial roofing as well.
What does APP roofing stand for?
Atactic polypropylene (APP) is a plastic which when used with asphalt, gives what’s commonly called ‘plastic asphalt’. On the other hand, styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) is a synthetic rubber, creating the ‘elastic asphalt’. These. Modified Bitumen systems continue to be popular for a variety of reasons.
How thick is torch down roofing?
about 3-4 mm
This flexibility makes torch down roofing durable and long-lasting. Torch down roofing also has a consistent thickness (about 3-4 mm) across the entire roof, unlike other roofing materials that may vary in thickness. This conformity across the roof surface makes for a more durable roof.
How much does modified bitumen weigh?
A typical sheet of modified bitumen roofing weighs about 1.1 lbs. per square foot.
What modified SBS?
SBS modified bitumen roofing is a material made out of asphalt and synthetic rubber, making it an exceptionally flexible material for flat roofs. Thanks to its rubber composition, the material is less prone to cracking and sustaining damage from elements like ice and sun.
What does SBS mean in roofing?
Styrene Butadiene Styrene
When the top layer of the roof covering becomes bitumen low, the choice goes to APP bitumen. SBS. The abbreviation for Styrene Butadiene Styrene is SBS. SBS are bitumen composed of elastomer. This material is a plastic that already has the elastic properties.
What is Torch roofing?
Torch down roofing (sometimes referred to as “torch on” roofing) is so named because it requires an open-flame propane torch. In this installation method, sheets of modified bitumen are rolled out onto the roof, and a roofing professional uses a hand-held propane torch to heat the material and adhere it to the surface.
What is another name for torch down roofing?
Torch down roofing is still one of the most commonly used roofing types for flat commercial roofs. The official name of this type of roofing is modified bitumen. It is a rolled roofing product that consists of a tough waterproof roof membrane embedded in a thick layer of asphalt.
What is modified bitumen?
Modified Bitumen (MB) roofing is an asphalt-based, close cousin of the Built-up-Roof (BUR) designed for buildings with low-slope or “flat” roof structures. With five layers of protection, it’s one of the most trusted flat roofing systems used in the industry today.
How long is a roll of modified bitumen?
x 33 ft. (100 sq. ft. net) Membrane Roll for Low Slope Roofs.
What type of roof is SBS?
modified bitumen roofing
SBS modified bitumen roofing is a material made out of asphalt and synthetic rubber, making it an exceptionally flexible material for flat roofs. Thanks to its rubber composition, the material is less prone to cracking and sustaining damage from elements like ice and sun.