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For Our Edmond TPO Roofing, our Oklahoma City TPO Roofing, and our entire group of Oklahoma TPO   customers, GAF has again done some truly beneficial manufacturing of TPO roofing products.

RUBEROID® EnergyCap™ Torch Plus FR by GAF is a TPO membrane premium, fire-retarding modified bitumen membrane roof. It has a factory applied layer of TOPCOAT® EnergyCote™ elastomeric coating. At its core you’ll find GAF’s dependable strong, resilient non-woven polyester mat. The mat is coated with fire-retardant APP polymer modified asphalt and surfaced with extra fine mineral granules and EnergyCote™ elastomeric coating. This will certainly help your peace of mind in knowing your building and assets are highly protected.

You can use this TPO membrane system for reroofing or new roof projects. And, you’ll be pleased to know that it:

• Has up to 20 years guarantee available.
• Costs much less than installing a reflective coating on top of a standard white granule membrane roof.
• It weighs less than 3 pounds per square foot, making it lightweight.
• As with all of GAF’s TOP Ruberoid roofing products, it also resists splits and tears as the material is pliable and can be elongated.
• It comes in a high reflective brilliant white. Perfect for hot Oklahoma summers!
• And, you can trust this product as it is made by GAF.

Do you need a TPO Commercial Grade Roofing Product that is fire-retardant, cost-effective, durable, and is a highly reflective brilliant white? If so, this is your product!

If you are an Edmond TPO Roof owner, an Oklahoma City TPO Roof owner, and or an Oklahoma TPO roof owner, GAF has again done some truly beneficial manufacturing of TPO roofing products and fire-retarding roofing products.

GAF’s Ruberoid Energy Cap Torch Granule FR membrane tpo roofing material is fire-retarding. It has a factory applied layer of TOPCOAT ® EnergyCote ™ elastomeric coating. The core material is a strong, resilient non-woven polyester mat, coated with fire-retardant APP polymer modified asphalt and surfaced with extra fine mineral granules AND EnergyCote ™ elastomeric coating.

This is designed for both new roofing and reroofing projects. It is ideal for long-term roof system needs.

What can GAF’s RUBEROID Energy Cap Torch Granule FR Membrane TPO do for you?

• 15 year guarantees are available – and some systems have up to 20 years available.
• Installing Energy Cap Torch Granule FR membrane costs much less than installing a reflective coating on top of a standard white granule membrane!
• Weighs less than 3 lbs/ square toof
• It’s polyester mat core allows it to resist splits and tears because the very material used is pliable and can elongate.
• The durable, specially formulated asphalt gives it long lasting performance to protect your roof and your building.
• Available in high reflective brilliant white.
• Backed by GAF -  with over 100 years experience in the roofing business.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better – GAF developed a fire-retarding modified bitumen membrane roofing material! This premium roofing product is strong, heavyweight. At its core is our strong, heavyweight, and resilient non-woven polyester mat. The mat is coated with an inherently fire-retardant APP polymer modified asphalt and then surfaced with mineral granules!

This fire-retarding TPO roofing material is designed for new roofs and re-roofing. It is ideal for situations in which long-term roofing system performance is a must!

What are it’s advantages? It is:

• The system guarantees are available for up to 20 years!
• NO COATING is required for Class A rating from UL and FMRC
• It costs less than most single-ply TPO systems
• It weighs less than 3 pounds per square foot – that is light!
• It’s heavyweight polyester mat core is pliable and can be elongated, allowing it to resist splits and tears.
• The durable nature of its material and manufacture gives you lasting performance and protection.
• WIND UPLIFT RESISTANCE: selected roofing assemblies with our FR membrane meet FMRC class 1-180 when installed over concrete decks.
• Backed by GAF.
• Available in black or white granules.

This type of tough, resilient modified bitumen membrane roofing material also has a strong, resilient, non-woven polyester mat at its core. This mat is coated with weather resistant APP polymer modified asphalt. This is perfect for Edmond TPO roofs, Oklahoma City TPO roofing needs - and (for that matter) ANY Oklahoma TPO roofing need.

This granule membrane roofing material is designed for new roofing systems as well as reroofing, along with flashing. It is a great product for repairs of built-up roofing membrane or even other modified bitumen systems.

So, what are the benefits of GAF’s Ruberoid Torch Granule Membrane? There are many and they include:

• 15 years: the typical roofing system with this TPO roofing material carries guarantees for up to 15 years. Some even have 20 years!  
• This is also very cost effective; installed at a lower cost than most single-ply systems.
• This is also light weight; weighing in at under 2 pounds per square foot!
• This resilient system resists splits and tears due to its pliable and elongation abilities.
• Gives you lasting performance to protect your building and your assets.
• GAF backed and made – with GAF’s over 100 years of roofing business experience.

We are experts in restoration of and new applications of TPO Membrane Roofing. We have TPO roofing clients throughout Oklahoma. Our expert Edmond TPO roofing teams know the Edmond environment and requirements. Our expert Oklahoma City TPO roofing teams know the Oklahoma City environment and all the many requirements throughout Oklahoma City.

Let us examine some TPO Membrane Roofing products available through GAF. (Remember, only use GAF Certified Roofers, as they know how to properly install the products. This protects your warranty.)

Ruberoid Torch Smooth Membrane:

This product is tough and resilient. Its core material is a strong, resilient, non-woven mat made of polyester. It’s even coated with weather resistant APP polymer modified asphalt!!

This can be used in new roofing, to reroof, or as flashing. You can also use it to repair built-up roofing membranes or other modified bitumen roofing systems.

GREAT NEWS! This TPO Ruberoid smooth membrane roof has MANY advantages. They include:

• 15 Years: a typical roofing system installed by certified roofer can have up to 15 years of guarantee! Now that’s roofing!! SOME systems even have up to TWENTY years of guaranteed coverage!
• Great Price: Very cost-effective; installation cost is usually less than most other single-ply TPO systems.
• Lightweight: This is very important. It weighs less than 2 pounds per square foot!
• Resilient: Did we say RESILIENT yet?! Yes – and we keep saying it! This product is resilient. Its polyester mat core even allows it to resist splits and tears. This is because it is pliable and can be even elongated.
• Lasting Performance: the GAF specially formulated asphalt has LASTING performance. Just what you need so you do not need to worry about your roof.
• GAF Backed: with over 100 years in the roofing business, GAF knows how to develop, manufacture, and properly install the very best roofing materials.

We're continuing our post about how poorly ventilated attics cause building headaches and pocket-book aches. If you wish to read the article about how heat build-up in an attic can cause problems, please click on this link: How Heat Build Up in Attic Causes Problems.

LOOKING AHEAD TO COLD WEATHER, SNOW, AND ICE

Not only does a poorly ventilated roof cause potential structural problems in the roofing system, it also causes additional expenses that can possibly be avoided.

POOR VENTILATION CAN CAUSE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME

Did you know that your roof even needs ventilation in the winter time? It does! Excess moisture can build up in an improperly ventilated roof, condense and fall. How does this happen? It's simple, once you think about it. In the winter time, certain household appliances, vapors from cooking steam, moisture from baths and showers, and other household activities can cause improperly ventilated attics to collect moisture. This MOISTURE CLINGS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR ROOF. Then, it condenses and falls, resulting in potential problems. The problems include:

• Wet and inefficient attic insulation
• Warped roof decking
• Buckled shingles and felt
• Growth of Mildew in the attic
• Rotting of your wood frame

 All of these are potentially expensive problems! But - wait - there's more! Have you heard the term "ICE DAMS"?

ICE DAMS FROM MELTING SNOW AND ICE

Proper ventilation of your roof can reduce the amount of initial melting of the snow and/or ice on your roof. This reduces the possibilities that ice dams would form. How do ice dams form? During the winter season, water from ice and show on the roof melts and runs down the deck to the cooler eaves. This run-off can then re-freeze, creating what is called an "Ice Dam". This solid ice can force water back up under the shingles, causing your roof to leak into your home's ceiling and walls. The results: a potential loss of thousands of dollars.

INSPECTION IS QUICK AND FREE

We hate to see this happen to building owners! Especially when the solution is so cost-effective. Call us for a free inspection of your roof's ventilation system. We can check to make sure that your attic is properly protected.

We're continuing our post about how poorly ventilated attics cause building headaches and pocket-book aches. If you wish to read the article about how heat build-up in an attic can cause problems, please click on this link: How Heat Build Up in Attic Causes Problems.

LOOKING AHEAD TO COLD WEATHER, SNOW, AND ICE

Not only does a poorly ventilated roof cause potential structural problems in the roofing system, it also causes additional expenses that can possibly be avoided.

POOR VENTILATION CAN CAUSE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME

Did you know that your roof even needs ventilation in the winter time? It does! Excess moisture can build up in an improperly ventilated roof, condense and fall. How does this happen? It's simple, once you think about it. In the winter time, certain household appliances, vapors from cooking steam, moisture from baths and showers, and other household activities can cause improperly ventilated attics to collect moisture. This MOISTURE CLINGS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR ROOF. Then, it condenses and falls, resulting in potential problems. The problems include:

• Wet and inefficient attic insulation
• Warped roof decking
• Buckled shingles and felt
• Growth of Mildew in the attic
• Rotting of your wood frame

 All of these are potentially expensive problems! But - wait - there's more! Have you heard the term "ICE DAMS"?

ICE DAMS FROM MELTING SNOW AND ICE

Proper ventilation of your roof can reduce the amount of initial melting of the snow and/or ice on your roof. This reduces the possibilities that ice dams would form. How do ice dams form? During the winter season, water from ice and show on the roof melts and runs down the deck to the cooler eaves. This run-off can then re-freeze, creating what is called an "Ice Dam". This solid ice can force water back up under the shingles, causing your roof to leak into your home's ceiling and walls. The results: a potential loss of thousands of dollars.

INSPECTION IS QUICK AND FREE

We hate to see this happen to building owners! Especially when the solution is so cost-effective. Call us for a free inspection of your roof's ventilation system. We can check to make sure that your attic is properly protected.

Poorly ventilated roofs can cause multiple problems to a building, along with costing you a nice, extra chunk of money.

Here's our suggestions to keep your building happy through the hot summer months in Oklahoma. Remember: we'll come out to inspect your roof to see if it's causing your building or pocket book any damage!

HOW WILL A PROPER ROOFING VENTILATION SYSTEM HELP ME?

First, what exactly does an attic ventilation system do? The quick answer: it allows a continual flow of outside air through the attic. It creates a balance between your buildings' air intake (this occurs at your eaves) and your exhaust (this occurs either at our near your roof ridge).

BENEFITS: A properly installed roofing ventilation system will protect the efficiency of the insulation at the roof area and help to lower your temperatures in the living spaces.

A nice side benefit, is that it reduces the load on your air conditioner. It will also help prevent premature aging of your roofing system! And - it will help prevent warping, cracking, or breaking down of wood framing. This is good news!

TELL ME MORE! It's recommended that your building have a MINIMUM of 1 square foot of attic ventilation for every 300 square feet of attic space. This means, for example, if your attic has 1200 square feet, you need a minimum of 4 square feet of ventilation. This breaks down into: 2 feet of intake and 2 feet of exhaust.

A SHOCKING LACK OF PROPER VENTILATION!

According to GAF's website 9 out of 10 houses in North America do not have proper attic ventilation. Amazing! Why is that the case? Because most home owners are not aware of the problem and do not know the impact it causes to their home.

THE SOLUTION IS EASY!

Call us now so we can come check out your roof's ventilation system. In just a few moments we can determine if your building is at risk due to improper heat ventilation in your attic.

With so many good products to choose from, we hate to see anyone suffer because of inadequate roof ventilation.