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Modified Bitumen

This document provides information on various types of asphalt and modified bitumen roofing systems for commercial and low-slope roofs. It discusses the benefits of today's asphalt roofing products, which are safer, stronger and cleaner thanks to polymer additions. Specific roofing systems covered include cold-process adhesives and low-fuming asphalt, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing. Each offers advantages like fewer fumes, uniform strength and water resistance.

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Modified Bitumen

This document provides information on various types of asphalt and modified bitumen roofing systems for commercial and low-slope roofs. It discusses the benefits of today's asphalt roofing products, which are safer, stronger and cleaner thanks to polymer additions. Specific roofing systems covered include cold-process adhesives and low-fuming asphalt, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing. Each offers advantages like fewer fumes, uniform strength and water resistance.

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COMMERCIAL / LOW-SLOPE ROOFING PROFESSIONALS

Architects, builders, contractors, roof consultants, and building owner/managers, all stand to benefit enormously
from the fact that manufacturers across North America are making asphalt better and more versatile than ever
before.

Thanks especially to the addition of polymers that add stretch and strength, you can now apply your roof any way
you want it: hot, cold, torch or self-adhered, to meet your individual project's special needs.

Today's asphalt roofing isn't simply a better product. It's safer. Stronger. And cleaner.

COLD-PROCESS ADHESIVE APPLICATION AND LOW-FUMING ASPHALT

WHAT IS MODIFIED BITUMEN?

BENEFITS OF MODIFIED BITUMEN

WHAT IS BUILT-UP ROOFING?

BENEFITS OF BUILT-UP ROOFING

COLD-PROCESS ADHESIVE APPLICATION AND LOW-FUMING ASPHALT VIRTUALLY


ELIMINATE FUMES AND ODORS.

Some of the most exciting advances in the low-slope asphalt roofing industry include peel-and-stick self-adhesive
products, as well as new low-fuming asphalt formulations which are popular choices today, particularly when
controlling asphalt fume exposure is a priority.

The beauty of cold-process adhesive application and low-fuming asphalt is that they have been used
successfully on high-density, fume-sensitive occupancy type buildings such as health care facilities, schools and
college campuses, food preparations centers, airports, fashion malls, fine hotels and financial/office centers, and
automotive factories.

WHAT IS MODIFIED BITUMEN?

Modified bitumen sheets are composed primarily of polymer modified bitumen reinforced with one or more plies
of fabric such as polyester, glass fiber or a combination of both. Assembled in factories using high quality control
standards, modified bitumen sheets are made to have uniform thickness and are manufactured to have
consistent physical properties throughout the
sheet.

The finished roofing membrane may consist of one or more modified bitumen sheets, or may be comprised of a
combination of built-up roofing (BUR) felts and one or more modified bitumen sheets. The type of substrate and
the performance objectives influence the specification of the modified bitumen membrane system.

Asphalt used in manufacturing modified bitumen systems is generally modified with one of two modifiers: Atactic
Polypropylene (APP) or Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS). These modifiers create a uniform matrix that
enhances the physical properties of the asphalt.
BENEFITS OF MODIFIED BITUMEN

BENEFITS OF APP MODIFIED BITUMEN

APP is a thermoplastic polymer that forms a uniform matrix within the bitumen. This matrix increases the
bitumen's resistance to ultra-violet light, increases its flexibility at high and low temperatures, and increases its
ability to resist water penetration.

BENEFITS OF SBS MODIFIED BITUMEN

SBS-modified bitumen membranes resist water prenetration while exhibiting


superior elongation and recovery properties over a wide range of temperature extremes. This high-performance
benefit makes them exceptionally durable and particularly applicable where there may be movement or deflection
of the underlying deck.

SELECTING THE RIGHT SYSTEM FOR YOU.

To obtain the best roofing system possible, the designer, building owner and contractor should understand the
dynamics of the roof as well as the roofing system when specifying either APP or SBS modified roofs. For more
information on how to select the proper system, please contact ARMA.

WHAT IS BUILT-UP ROOFING?

Built-Up Roofing (BUR) consists of multiple layers of bitumen alternated with ply sheets (felts) applied over the
roof deck, vapor retarder, and (most often) insulation.

BUR roofing systems are particularly advantageous for flat or low-sloped applications. The heart of the system is
the membrane which includes the layers of bitumen, which is applied hot, and the reinforcing plies of roofing felt.

With today's technological advances in asphalt science, cold bitumen adhesives can be used in lieu of hot
asphalt.

BENEFITS OF BUILT-UP ROOFING

1. Multi-Layer Protection -- the multiple layers of bitumen and bitumen saturated "felts" make a watertight
barrier capable of providing many years of reliable protection from the elements
2. Thermal Performance -- Built-up roofing systems exhibit exceptional resistance to the conduction of
heat between the exterior and interior of a building, resulting in noticeable reductions in heating and
cooling costs.
3. Fire and Uplift Resistance -- Built-up roofing systems are tested through Underwriters Laboratories
and Factory Mutual Research Corporation to meet very strict fire resistance requirements and ensure
adequate uplift
resistance under extreme wind conditions.
4. Economy -- Compared to other high performance commercial roofing systems, built-up roofing is one of
the best investments on the market due to its competitive cost per year of expected service life.

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