Quick-Reference Guide for Specifiers (COMGN293) Updated: 6/18
ROOFING SYSTEM SOLUTIONS Q U I CK- REFEREN CE GU I D E FO R SPECI FI ERS gaf.
THOMAS J. TAYLOR, PhD Executive Director of Building & Roofing Science 20+ years' experience 35 patents I ntegral in developing TPO with unmatched weathering resistance GAF Offers You Comprehensive Support — Every Step Of The Way. Choosing the right roofing system starts with choosing the right roofing company. As North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, our broad product offering means we’re not vested in a single technology.
ADEM CHICH R&D Executive Director – Asphalt Roofing Systems, Coatings, and Underlayments 31+ years' experience 24 patents Integral in the development of Deck-Armor™ and Tiger Paw™ Roof Deck Protection GAF Teams Dedicated To Your Success As part of our commitment to specifiers, GAF offers a variety of tools and services to make your job easier.
TPO ROOFING Challenge: Find A TPO Membrane That… • Performs the best in the industry • Has VOC-compliant options • Can be used for both new construction and re-roofing • Enhances roof aesthetics • Can be installed in a variety of systems to overcome most design challenges • Has high wind uplift ratings • Can be installed in cold weather Solution: EverGuard Extreme TPO & EverGuard TPO ® Performance • Best-performing overall TPO and best-performing standard TPO in accelerated aging in the largest
PVC ROOFING Challenge: Find PVC that… • Offers many of the same performance advantages as TPO including heat- weldable seams, a highly reflective surface, and wider rolls Solution: • Stands up better to grease, oil, and other chemicals compared to other material EverGuard PVC ® Performance • Best choice membrane to stand up to grease, oil, and chemicals • Available in up to a 25-year guarantee* Versatility • Available in a variety of thicknesses and systems • Different systems available, includin
ASPHALTIC ROOFING Challenge: Find An Asphaltic Solution That… • Provides multiple layers of protection against the elements • Is suitable for multiple types of roof decks • Is easily repaired • Provides weathering resistance and good thermal, fire, and uplift performance • Shows proven performance in the field Solution: RUBEROID Modified Bitumen Roofing ® Performance • Offers great flexibility, impact resistance, strength, and system compatibility Versatility • Complete line of systems includi
ASPHALTIC ROOFING Challenge: Find an Asphaltic Solution that… • P rovides multiple layers of protection against the elements • Is suitable for multiple types of roof decks • Is easily repaired • P rovides weathering resistance and good thermal, fire, and uplift performance • Shows proven performance in the field Solution: GAFGLAS Built-Up Roofing ® Performance GAFGLAS® Base Sheets • Offer great flexibility, impact resistance, strength, and system compatibility • GAFGLAS® #75 Base Sheet for ec
ROOF COATINGS & LIQUID-APPLIED MEMBRANES Challenge: Find Coating Solutions That… • Preserve and protect challenging exterior surfaces such as low-slope roofs and walls • Resist UV degradation, water permeation, cracking, and peeling Solution: ® ™ Performance • Monolithic design to prevent points of failure and protect against leaks • Products with a warranty of up to 20 years* Versatility • Offers a wide range of solutions including acrylics, silicones, fluoropolymers, and urethanes • Suitable f
ROOF COATINGS & LIQUID-APPLIED MEMBRANES The United Coatings™ brand from GAF offers a wide range of coating technologies, including acrylic, silicone, fluoropolymer, and urethane, designed to provide a reliable way to protect, preserve, restore, repair, and beautify. Most products do not require expensive equipment to install and are safe to handle and apply. The monolithic design helps reduce points of failure, leaks, and resultant callbacks, providing peace of mind.
PAVEMENT COATINGS Challenge: Find Asphalt Pavement Coatings That… • Protect, repair, and beautify asphalt and concrete pavement surfaces • Provide solar reflectivity Solution: • Are safer for the environment • Help reduce the life cycle cost of traditional asphalt StreetBond Pavement Coatings ® Enhance the look and extend the life of pavement surfaces with StreetBond® Pavement Coatings engineered to protect and last.
ROOF INSULATION PRODUCTS Challenge: Solution: Find Roof Insulation That… • Doesn’t contribute to global warming • Has the highest R-value per inch of thickness • Meets FM Class 1 Fire Approvals • Is dimensionally stable GAF EnergyGuard Polyiso Roof Insulation Products ™ Economical and exceptional thermal performance for all types of roofing systems EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Roof Insulation products are made of organic/glass facers bonded to a core of isocyanurate foam.
A Product Snapshot GAF has a solution for every low-slope application. Including yours. The chart below presents a cross-section of the most popular high-quality roofing solutions available from GAF. We hope you will use it to help identify some of the physical performance criteria of individual products and then follow up with our dedicated teams who are ready to answer any questions you may have.
Regional Sales Offices For the location of the closest GAF distributor or factory-certified contractor, call the nearest GAF regional office. Full-Service Technical Support Central 900 S. Frontage Road, Suite 350 Woodridge, IL 60517 630-241-5380 The GAF Technical Services Group is available to provide additional data and information on geographic details, specific GAF projects, and code-related questions. For more information about our quality roofing products, systems, or support, visit us at gaf.
