Rubber Sheets And Blow Torch

A crew of two people can do an entire roof.

Rubber sheets and blow torch.

59 inch fiber reinforced hose. There are several reasons why roofing contractors don t install tpo or torch down rubber membranes. Torch down roofing is made of a rubberized asphalt material that is melted to the roof of a home using a torch. Heavy duty blow hose assembly.

Mouthpieces and swivels made in usa at great prices. Plan on letting the sheets overhang the roof s edges by about 2 in 5 1 cm. A general purpose propane torch kit for basic plumbing and home repairs. Kit contains a general purpose propane torch designed for small diameter soldering thawing melting and heat application.

The torch features a 1 2 inch wide pencil flame durable brass construction and an adjustable flame control knob. Rubber blow hose adapter kit 3 pack 10. Blow hose assembly for glass blowing pipe making more. To avoid confusion the hose containing oxygen typically is green while the fuel gas hose is red.

Hold the sheets steady carefully slicing across them until they fit your roof. Hand torches torch tips all burners regulators oxygen fuel hose weldit gasavers foot pedals. Epdm rubber is quicker to install and is less labor intensive that alone is a huge saving to the roofing contractor. The hoses that connect the steel cylinders to the torch are made of strong flexible material usually rubber.

Firstly torch down roof coatings are resistant to leaks. Torch down 2 ply rubber roofs are durable in that not only can they withstand at least 40 years of extreme weather conditions they can remain unaffected with heavy foot traffic by service and repairmen as well. It takes an experienced person to be able to handle a torch or heat. Get extended reach for your torch with less fatigue while your cylinder stays securely fastened to your belt loop.

Any homeowner who is in need of strong yet flexible water resistant roofing material should go with this type of product. 13 05 13 05 14 50 14 50. You will need the excess material later to waterproof the roof. Standard hand torch cga600 torch connection.

The torch head has two needle valves which are circular knobs that control the flow of either the oxygen or the fuel gas. Belt clip to hold cylinder included. Torch down roofs can also provide protection from heat. The 59 inch fiber reinforced hose enhances mobility and is compatible with the bernzomatic family of torches.

Cut the bitumen sheets to length with a sharp utility knife.