Instructions / Assembly

How Do I Prepare for a LIBERTY
™
Project?
Before You Start… the installation of your new LIBERTY
™
SBS Self-Adhering
Roofing, do the following:
• Read Instructions Thoroughly... and understand how the entire system
works before starting your installation.
• Understand the Materials… know when and where to use each component,
why each is necessary, and the common mistakes to avoid.
• For More Details on Specific Applications, Contact GAF Technical
Services... at 1-800-ROOF-411.
Do’s And Don’ts…
• Do Install on Low-Sloped Roofs with Slopes Between ½:12 and 6:12…
and back-nail the LIBERTY
™
SBS Self-Adhering Cap Sheet when the
slope is greater than 1:12.
• Do Install in Moderate Temperatures... between 45°F (7°C) and
95°F (35°C), to ensure proper adhesion and easier work conditions.
• Do Install over Clean, Smooth Surfaces… that are free of dirt, debris,
and damage, or are otherwise unsuitable for installation.
• Don’t Work Alone... GAF recommends at least 2 people install
LIBERTY
™
SBS Self-Adhering Roofing.
SAFETY FIRST... Protect yourself and others. Consider the following
common-sense safety precautions, including:
• Follow all applicable OSHA and local safety requirements, including fall
protection requirements.
• Wear appropriate clothing, including protective footwear, eyewear,
and gloves.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Watch for power lines when working near
ladders and use common sense on your jobsite.
• Follow local building codes.
• Bend at the knees. Never lift with your back.
Wear Glasses
Look for these important
safety symbols
Wear Gloves
Common
Mistakes
and How to
Avoid Them
Safety Glasses
What Tools & Equipment Do I Need to Install a LIBERTY
™
Roof?
Tape Measure
Gloves
Hammer
Brush
Utility Knife
Weighted Roller
Trowel
Caulk Gun
LIBERTY
™
One (1) Ply Roof System
LIBERTY
™
One (1) Ply Roof System Materials…
What Products Do I Need to Install a Quality Roof?
• LIBERTY
™
SBS Self-Adhering Cap Sheet... is the first line of defense from
the weather. Each roll contains approximately 100 square feet (9.3 sq. m).
• Asphalt Primer (ASTM D41 type)... is the base foundation on your roof deck
to promote good adhesion when applying the LIBERTY
™
Cap Sheet.
• SBS Flashing Cement… for laps and T-joints.
• Metal Edge Flashing… for covering roof perimeter edges. Metal flashings are
typically sold in 10-foot (3.0 m) sections and must be primed with asphalt primer
and allowed to dry before installation.
Precautionary Note: The installation instructions for this
product may require the use of primers, adhesives, or cements
that contain solvents. Apply solvent-based products ONLY as
instructed. Excess application of solvent-based products may
affect the performance of this product, delay application of the
cap sheet, cause surface blistering of the cap sheet, or result
in the asphalt flowing, dripping, or staining. You may notice
unpleasant odors from the solvents, which will dissipate when
the solvent-based product has dried.
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One (1) Ply Installation Instructions For Plywood
(For installation on carports, garages, porches, sheds, etc., of 2,000 square feet [185.8 sq. m] or less)