When the two layers are pressed together they form a seal.
Painting torch down roofing.
Hope you like it.
In a two layer torch down roof the system is complete at this point.
As it is rolled out the roofing professional will use a torch to heat the bottom of the cap to the top of the base sheet.
It consists of multiple modified bitumen membranes applied with a propane torch.
But torch down roofing isn t for everyone or every home.
If not a third layer with granules is applied in the same way.
It s pretty much just a paint job that will keep the roof out of the direct hit of the sun which will help to increase the life span of the roof or at least help to get the expected life span from the roof.
Painting reflective paint on flat rubber torch down roof my wife and i bought our home a year ago and it has an 11 year old flat roof which according to the invoice of the work done is rubberized torchdown material that had a non fibered aluminum roof coating applied over it.
If you re trying to decide whether a torch down roof is right for you continue reading.