Self-Adhering Roofing Systems Brochure
(COMGN219)
Updated: 8/13
gaf.com
sELF-A DHEriNG
Compare Self-Adhered Roofing Systems
(Liberty™ and Freedom™ ) To Conventional Systems...
= Excellent
= Very Good
Liberty™
Systems
(vs. traditional
mod bit)
= Good
= Poor
Liberty™
Self-Adhered
Conventional
torch
Conventional
mop
Liberty™
Composite
Systems
(vs. traditional
composite
systems)
Liberty™ Base/
Ply plus APP
Liberty™ Base/
Ply plus SBS
HW
Conventional
torch
Conventional
mop
Freedom™
TPO
(vs. traditional
TPO)
Freedom™
Self-Adhered
Freedom™
Heat Weld
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gaf.com
N/A
N/A
Get Fully Adhered performance...
With Labor-saving
self-Adhering Technology
N/A
N/A
Conventional
fully adhered
TPO
Conventional
mechanically
attached TPO
N/A
N/A
(Ratings based on GAF estimates and contractor interviews)
*Requires EnergyCap™ product
Product Specifications
Applicable Standards
Roll Size
StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet
for self-adhered membranes
Liberty™ Mechanically Attached
Base Sheet
Liberty™ SA Base/Ply Sheet
Liberty™ Cap Sheet
Freedom HW
™
Freedom™ RS
SALES OFFICES:
NORTHEAST
717-866-8392
2,400 gross ft
(222.9 m2)
216.6 gross ft2
(20.1 m2)
216.6 gross ft2
(20.1 m2)
111.6 gross ft2
(10.4 m2)
1,000 gross ft2
(304.8 m2)
250 gross ft2
(23.2 m2)
2
CENTRAL
630-296-1980
ROO FIN G SYST E M S
Roll Length
Roll Width
600.0 ft
(182.9 m)
66.0 ft
(20.1 m)
66.0 ft
(20.1 m)
34.0 ft
(10.4 m)
100.0 ft
(30.4 m)
50 ft
(15.2 m)
48 in
(1.2 m)
39.375 in
(1.0 m)
39.375 in
(1.0 m)
39.375 in
(1.0 m)
120 in
(3.04 m)
60 in
(1.52 m)
SOUTHEAST
813-829-8880
FM
StormSafe™
Anchor Sheet
UL Listed
Pending Pending
TDI
ICC
CRRC
ENERGY
STAR®
Pending RC-121
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
FL5680 RC-121
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
FL5680 RC-121
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
FL5680 RC-121
No
No
No
FL5293
RC-122
-R1
No
06760013
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Liberty SA
Base/Ply Sheet
Liberty™ Cap
Freedom™ HW
Yes
Yes
Yes
Freedom™ RS
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOUTHWEST
972-851-0500
For complete, up-to-date specifications and information, visit gaf.com
State of
Florida
Yes
Liberty™ MA
Base Sheet
™
MiamiDade
County
©2013 GAF • 8/13 • #594 • 1361 Alps Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Yes
RC-122
WEST
800-445-9330
195174-510
WORLD
HEADQUARTERS:
973-628-3000
COMGN219
S E L F -A D H E R I N G RO O FIN G SYSTE M S
No Compromise Here...
U
ntil now, self-adhering technology
was perceived as easy to install, but lacking
in the durability expected of tough commercial
applications. At GAF, we’ve utilized our technical
resources as North America’s largest roofing
manufacturer to provide you with the most versatile,
durable, and reliable products in the industry.
­­You now have available a full series of
products and specifications that combine the
hassle-free ease of the self-adhering technology
you desire—with the performance of the fully
adhered system you demand.
­ ­­ ­Factory-applied adhesive ensures quality and
the right amount of adhesive. With field-applied
adhesives, too much adhesive can damage the
system; too little and you won’t have adequate
adhesion. GAF’s uniformly applied factory
adhesives ensure the proven performance of fully
adhered systems, and there’s no need for the mess
and safety concerns associated with hot asphalt,
cold adhesives, or torch-applied applications.
­­­In addition, GAF isn’t rooted in any one
technology…we offer many options tailored to
your specific needs. Having options assures the
best choice to protect your property.
GAF self-adhering roofing systems are:
• E asy to install… Fully self-adhering
Liberty™ SBS Modified Bitumen Systems
with factory-applied adhesive
• T raditional with a twist… Hybrid
systems that combine Liberty™ SA Base/
Ply Sheet with Ruberoid® SBS Heat-Weld
or APP Cap Sheets
• Where
­
energy efficiency is required…
Freedom™ TPO with Heat-Weld Seams or
RapidSeam™ Technology
GAF Gives You Three Efficient
Options For Completing More Jobs
With Less Crew...
Liberty ™
Systems
Liberty ™
Composite Systems
Freedom™
Eliminates Hassles...
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Redundant Protection...
Excellent
Excellent
N/A
Durable...
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
N/A
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Less disruption to occupants
Utilizes multiple layer design
Guarantee coverage up to 25 years*
Contractor Friendly...
Faster installation, smaller or fewer
crews needed
Energy Efficient...
Meets LEED ® requirements and is
Title 24 compliant and ENERGY STAR®
qualified
Versatile...
Apply over insulation, direct to the
deck, or over a base or anchor sheet
Proven Performance...
FM, UL, and Miami-Dade County
listings
Especially Good For:
®
Small projects
(under 100 squares):
• Equipment rooms
• Garages
• Retail shops
Large projects:
• Allows staging
(with 30-day exposure
of Liberty™ SA Base/Ply
Sheet)
*Requires WellRoof Guarantee Extension. Always review guarantees for complete coverage and restrictions.
TPO
All projects:
• Large chain stores
• Where energy
efficiency is required
S E L F -A D H E R I N G RO O FIN G SYSTE M S
No Compromise Here...
U
ntil now, self-adhering technology
was perceived as easy to install, but lacking
in the durability expected of tough commercial
applications. At GAF, we’ve utilized our technical
resources as North America’s largest roofing
manufacturer to provide you with the most versatile,
durable, and reliable products in the industry.
­­You now have available a full series of
products and specifications that combine the
hassle-free ease of the self-adhering technology
you desire—with the performance of the fully
adhered system you demand.
­ ­­ ­Factory-applied adhesive ensures quality and
the right amount of adhesive. With field-applied
adhesives, too much adhesive can damage the
system; too little and you won’t have adequate
adhesion. GAF’s uniformly applied factory
adhesives ensure the proven performance of fully
adhered systems, and there’s no need for the mess
and safety concerns associated with hot asphalt,
cold adhesives, or torch-applied applications.
­­­In addition, GAF isn’t rooted in any one
technology…we offer many options tailored to
your specific needs. Having options assures the
best choice to protect your property.
GAF self-adhering roofing systems are:
• E asy to install… Fully self-adhering
Liberty™ SBS Modified Bitumen Systems
with factory-applied adhesive
• T raditional with a twist… Hybrid
systems that combine Liberty™ SA Base/
Ply Sheet with Ruberoid® SBS Heat-Weld
or APP Cap Sheets
• Where
­
energy efficiency is required…
Freedom™ TPO with Heat-Weld Seams or
RapidSeam™ Technology
GAF Gives You Three Efficient
Options For Completing More Jobs
With Less Crew...
Liberty ™
Systems
Liberty ™
Composite Systems
Freedom™
Eliminates Hassles...
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Redundant Protection...
Excellent
Excellent
N/A
Durable...
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
N/A
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Less disruption to occupants
Utilizes multiple layer design
Guarantee coverage up to 25 years*
Contractor Friendly...
Faster installation, smaller or fewer
crews needed
Energy Efficient...
Meets LEED ® requirements and is
Title 24 compliant and ENERGY STAR®
qualified
Versatile...
Apply over insulation, direct to the
deck, or over a base or anchor sheet
Proven Performance...
FM, UL, and Miami-Dade County
listings
Especially Good For:
®
Small projects
(under 100 squares):
• Equipment rooms
• Garages
• Retail shops
Large projects:
• Allows staging
(with 30-day exposure
of Liberty™ SA Base/Ply
Sheet)
*Requires WellRoof Guarantee Extension. Always review guarantees for complete coverage and restrictions.
TPO
All projects:
• Large chain stores
• Where energy
efficiency is required
sELF-A DHEriNG
Compare Self-Adhered Roofing Systems
(Liberty™ and Freedom™ ) To Conventional Systems...
= Excellent
= Very Good
Liberty™
Systems
(vs. traditional
mod bit)
= Good
= Poor
Liberty™
Self-Adhered
Conventional
torch
Conventional
mop
Liberty™
Composite
Systems
(vs. traditional
composite
systems)
Liberty™ Base/
Ply plus APP
Liberty™ Base/
Ply plus SBS
HW
Conventional
torch
Conventional
mop
Freedom™
TPO
(vs. traditional
TPO)
Freedom™
Self-Adhered
Freedom™
Heat Weld
Le
Bu ss Di
ild sru
ing pt
O io
No ccup n To
As Op ants The
ph en
alt Fl
ic am
Fu es
Mu
me O
s r
Pr lti L
ote ay
ctio ere
Fle n d Me
mb
Ro xes
ran
of To
e
M C
o
o
v n
Lo
w eme form
M
ain nt To
ten
an
Lig
ce
En ht R
erg ef
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av tive
Pu
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nc
tur s* r
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es
ist
Ea
an
Ins sily
ce
ta Re
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tio ir
n ed
He
Af
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St at W
ren e
gt lde
Gr h d O
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Re eas
op
sis e/
pe
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dS
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Sim * h
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m
mi
Ins ple
ca
ta To
l
ll
• • ••
••••• • •• • •
•••••••••••
•••••••••••
• • •••••••••
•••••••••••
• • ••••••• ••
• • ••••••• ••
•• ••••• ••
•• ••••••••
•• ••••••••
•• ••••••••
gaf.com
N/A
N/A
Get Fully Adhered performance...
With Labor-saving
self-Adhering Technology
N/A
N/A
Conventional
fully adhered
TPO
Conventional
mechanically
attached TPO
N/A
N/A
(Ratings based on GAF estimates and contractor interviews)
*Requires EnergyCap™ product
Product Specifications
Applicable Standards
Roll Size
StormSafe™ Anchor Sheet
for self-adhered membranes
Liberty™ Mechanically Attached
Base Sheet
Liberty™ SA Base/Ply Sheet
Liberty™ Cap Sheet
Freedom HW
™
Freedom™ RS
SALES OFFICES:
NORTHEAST
717-866-8392
2,400 gross ft
(222.9 m2)
216.6 gross ft2
(20.1 m2)
216.6 gross ft2
(20.1 m2)
111.6 gross ft2
(10.4 m2)
1,000 gross ft2
(304.8 m2)
250 gross ft2
(23.2 m2)
2
CENTRAL
630-296-1980
ROO FIN G SYST E M S
Roll Length
Roll Width
600.0 ft
(182.9 m)
66.0 ft
(20.1 m)
66.0 ft
(20.1 m)
34.0 ft
(10.4 m)
100.0 ft
(30.4 m)
50 ft
(15.2 m)
48 in
(1.2 m)
39.375 in
(1.0 m)
39.375 in
(1.0 m)
39.375 in
(1.0 m)
120 in
(3.04 m)
60 in
(1.52 m)
SOUTHEAST
813-829-8880
FM
StormSafe™
Anchor Sheet
UL Listed
Pending Pending
TDI
ICC
CRRC
ENERGY
STAR®
Pending RC-121
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
FL5680 RC-121
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
FL5680 RC-121
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
FL5680 RC-121
No
No
No
FL5293
RC-122
-R1
No
06760013
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Liberty SA
Base/Ply Sheet
Liberty™ Cap
Freedom™ HW
Yes
Yes
Yes
Freedom™ RS
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOUTHWEST
972-851-0500
For complete, up-to-date specifications and information, visit gaf.com
State of
Florida
Yes
Liberty™ MA
Base Sheet
™
MiamiDade
County
©2013 GAF • 8/13 • #594 • 1361 Alps Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Yes
RC-122
WEST
800-445-9330
195174-510
WORLD
HEADQUARTERS:
973-628-3000
COMGN219