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We Can Help YouSelect The RightRoofing SystemFor Each Of Your Client’s Projects!
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Let’s face it: every building is different.Each is subject to a different set of environmental and usage factors. What’smore, every building owner has a unique set of investment objectives. This uniquecombination of characteristics should help dictate the choice of roofing systems.
Unlike some companies who have a vestedinterest in a particular roofing technology, GAF offers virtually every major roofing technology (see chart below) and over 4,000system configurations (even several that areENERGY STAR® qualified). So rather than a
Multi-Layered Membrane Protection
Flexes To ConformTo Roof Movement
LowMaintenance
Light Reflective For Energy Savings
Puncture/Leak Resistant
Easy To Repair After Installation
Heat Welded, Self-Adhered,Torched, Cold-Applied, Or Mopped Seam Strength
Grease/ Oil/ ChemicalResistant1
Can Be Installed In Cold Weather
Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer installations
Warehouses, distributioncenters, shopping centers
Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer installations
Hot climates, small business, institutional, government buildings
Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer
All informed owners seekthis characteristic
Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer
Manufacturing, hospitals,food processing, restaurants
Buildings located in cold climates
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TPO(EverGuard®)
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1See GAF Guarantee for specific exclusions2Rating is for solvent-based products only3Requires the use of EnergyCap™ Products4May require that installation adhesive be pre-heated
Roof Advisor™ Software Helps You Choose
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one-roof-fits-allapproach, we’ll alwaystry to match the righttechnology to your specific roofing application.
Choosing the right roofing system for eachof your client’s buildingscan mean the differencebetween a successfulproject and a costly legal liability.
Roof Advisor™ Software is like having your own ProfessionalRoofing Assistant on staff! It can help you to identifythe most suitable roofing options for each of your projects. How? By asking you detailed questions about the building’s location, its intended use, and other key decision parameters.Roof Advisor™ Software will provide a customized analysis of the most suitable roofing options for each building! Use it today (or order your own
FREE copy) at www.gaf.com
Includes all major roofing technologies:
• Built-Up• Modified bitumen• Composite/hybrid• Single ply• Roof restoration
• Products• Specifications• Certified Contractors• Energy Code Info
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TriPositeXL™
(EverGuard ®)
AsphaltComposite(CompositeRoof®)
ModifiedBitumen
(Ruberoid ®/Liberty™)
Built-UpRoofing(GAFGLAS ®)
RoofRestoration
(TOPCOAT ®)
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Our Best
EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation
Roofing Asphalt
Deck
GAFGLAS® STRATAVENT® Eliminator™ Perforated
Drill•Tec™ Fastener
RUBEROID Mop Plus (Granule Surfaced)Roofing AsphaltFlexPly® 6 Felts with Interply Asphalt
FlexPly® 6 Felts with Interply AsphaltRoofing Asphalt
Slag or Gravel in Asphalt
Deck
GAFGLAS® STRATAVENT® Eliminator™ PerforatedEnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation
Drill•Tec™ Fastener
“RUBEROID® membranes offer greater flexibility, impact resistance, strength, and system compatibility”
RUBEROID®
Modified Bitumen Roofing
“TriPosite systems offer the synergy of three proven roofingtechnologies in one—the very best protection available...period”
TRIPOSITE XL™
Extra Long Life Roofing Systems
Typical 3-Ply Torch-Applied System UsingBUR Base Sheet And Premium APPModified Bitumen Membranes
Deck
RUBEROID Torch Plus (Granule Surfaced)RUBEROID Torch (Smooth Surfaced)GAFGLAS® Base SheetEnergyGuard™ Perlite Insulation
Drill•Tec™ Fastener
Typical Single Ply Fully Adhered SystemOver EnergyGuard Insulation
Structural Deck
EverGuard® TPOEverGuard® TPO Bonding AdhesiveEnergyGuard™ Insulation
Drill•Tec™ Screws & Plates (Typical)
“GAFGLAS® Metric BUR helps to reduce installation costs while tackling the most demanding roof applications”
GAFGLAS®
Metric BUR Systems
COMPOSITEROOF®
Roofing Systems“GAF CompositeRoof® systems exhibit exceptional strain energy for long-lasting, reliable roofing system performance”
EVERGUARD®
Single-Ply Roofing Systems“EverGuard Systems are yourbest and safest choice in single ply roofing!”
TOPCOAT®
Roof Restoration Systems“TOPCOAT’s Seam-Free™ design protects and maintains new roofing systems & restores aged low-slope and metal roofs”
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Contractor Services(technical & installation questions, guarantee status)Wayne, NJ1-800-ROOF-411(1-800-766-3411)
24/7 On-line Services(product and system specs,Contractor/Distributor Locator, RoofAdvisor™ Program & much more)www.gaf.com
Regional Sales Offices(to find your local GAF Territory Manager)EASTSwedesboro, NJ 08085700 Second StreetSuite C856-241-0241
SOUTHEASTTampa, FL 3361713361 North 56th Street813-829-8880
CENTRALWoodridge, IL 60517900 S. Frontage RoadSuite 350630-296-1980
SOUTHWESTDallas, TX 7525414911 Quorum DriveSuite 600972-851-0400
WESTFontana, CA 9233511800 Industry Avenue951-360-4200
INTERNATIONAL1-800-555-1852
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Typical 4-Ply Premium System WithSTRATAVENT® Eliminator, FlexPly® 6, Flood Coat And Gravel
Typical 4-Ply Mop-Applied System UsingPremium BUR And SBS ModifiedBitumen Membranes
Liquid-Applied Polymer MembraneSystem (Typical Metal Application)
TOPCOAT® (white or color)Elastomeric Roofing MembraneTOPCOAT® MembraneTOPESTER® FabricTOPCOAT Flashing GradeMetal Roof PanelDrill•Tec™ Fastener
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80 Mil Fleeceback Using EnergyGuard Ultra,With Your Choice Of Premium RuberoidOr GAFGLAS® Interplies
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EnergyGuard™ Ultra Insulation
STRATAVENT® Eliminator™ Venting Base Sheet
EverGuard® Fleece-backed TPO
Ruberoid® 20 membranes (or GAFGLAS felts)
Roof Deck
Roofing Asphalt
Roofing Asphalt
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