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We Can Help YouSelect The RightRoofing SystemFor Each Of Your Client’s Projects!

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Let’s face it: every building is different.Each is subject to a different set of environmental and usage factors. What’smore, every building owner has a unique set of investment objectives. This uniquecombination of characteristics should help dictate the choice of roofing systems.

Unlike some companies who have a vestedinterest in a particular roofing technology, GAF offers virtually every major roofing technology (see chart below) and over 4,000system configurations (even several that areENERGY STAR® qualified). So rather than a

Multi-Layered Membrane Protection

Flexes To ConformTo Roof Movement

LowMaintenance

Light Reflective For Energy Savings

Puncture/Leak Resistant

Easy To Repair After Installation

Heat Welded, Self-Adhered,Torched, Cold-Applied, Or Mopped Seam Strength

Grease/ Oil/ ChemicalResistant1

Can Be Installed In Cold Weather

Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer installations

Warehouses, distributioncenters, shopping centers

Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer installations

Hot climates, small business, institutional, government buildings

Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer

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Hospitals, telecom, police,fire, computer

Manufacturing, hospitals,food processing, restaurants

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1See GAF Guarantee for specific exclusions2Rating is for solvent-based products only3Requires the use of EnergyCap™ Products4May require that installation adhesive be pre-heated

Roof Advisor™ Software Helps You Choose

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one-roof-fits-allapproach, we’ll alwaystry to match the righttechnology to your specific roofing application.

Choosing the right roofing system for eachof your client’s buildingscan mean the differencebetween a successfulproject and a costly legal liability.

Roof Advisor™ Software is like having your own ProfessionalRoofing Assistant on staff! It can help you to identifythe most suitable roofing options for each of your projects. How? By asking you detailed questions about the building’s location, its intended use, and other key decision parameters.Roof Advisor™ Software will provide a customized analysis of the most suitable roofing options for each building! Use it today (or order your own

FREE copy) at www.gaf.com

Includes all major roofing technologies:

• Built-Up• Modified bitumen• Composite/hybrid• Single ply• Roof restoration

• Products• Specifications• Certified Contractors• Energy Code Info

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Our Best

EnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation

Roofing Asphalt

Deck

GAFGLAS® STRATAVENT® Eliminator™ Perforated

Drill•Tec™ Fastener

RUBEROID Mop Plus (Granule Surfaced)Roofing AsphaltFlexPly® 6 Felts with Interply Asphalt

FlexPly® 6 Felts with Interply AsphaltRoofing Asphalt

Slag or Gravel in Asphalt

Deck

GAFGLAS® STRATAVENT® Eliminator™ PerforatedEnergyGuard™ Polyiso Insulation

Drill•Tec™ Fastener

“RUBEROID® membranes offer greater flexibility, impact resistance, strength, and system compatibility”

RUBEROID®

Modified Bitumen Roofing

“TriPosite systems offer the synergy of three proven roofingtechnologies in one—the very best protection available...period”

TRIPOSITE XL™

Extra Long Life Roofing Systems

Typical 3-Ply Torch-Applied System UsingBUR Base Sheet And Premium APPModified Bitumen Membranes

Deck

RUBEROID Torch Plus (Granule Surfaced)RUBEROID Torch (Smooth Surfaced)GAFGLAS® Base SheetEnergyGuard™ Perlite Insulation

Drill•Tec™ Fastener

Typical Single Ply Fully Adhered SystemOver EnergyGuard Insulation

Structural Deck

EverGuard® TPOEverGuard® TPO Bonding AdhesiveEnergyGuard™ Insulation

Drill•Tec™ Screws & Plates (Typical)

“GAFGLAS® Metric BUR helps to reduce installation costs while tackling the most demanding roof applications”

GAFGLAS®

Metric BUR Systems

COMPOSITEROOF®

Roofing Systems“GAF CompositeRoof® systems exhibit exceptional strain energy for long-lasting, reliable roofing system performance”

EVERGUARD®

Single-Ply Roofing Systems“EverGuard Systems are yourbest and safest choice in single ply roofing!”

TOPCOAT®

Roof Restoration Systems“TOPCOAT’s Seam-Free™ design protects and maintains new roofing systems & restores aged low-slope and metal roofs”

We’re Here To Help You...Architectural Information Services(project guide specifications, architectural submittals)Port Arthur, TX1-800-522-9224

Contractor Services(technical & installation questions, guarantee status)Wayne, NJ1-800-ROOF-411(1-800-766-3411)

24/7 On-line Services(product and system specs,Contractor/Distributor Locator, RoofAdvisor™ Program & much more)www.gaf.com

Regional Sales Offices(to find your local GAF Territory Manager)EASTSwedesboro, NJ 08085700 Second StreetSuite C856-241-0241

SOUTHEASTTampa, FL 3361713361 North 56th Street813-829-8880

CENTRALWoodridge, IL 60517900 S. Frontage RoadSuite 350630-296-1980

SOUTHWESTDallas, TX 7525414911 Quorum DriveSuite 600972-851-0400

WESTFontana, CA 9233511800 Industry Avenue951-360-4200

INTERNATIONAL1-800-555-1852

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Typical 4-Ply Premium System WithSTRATAVENT® Eliminator, FlexPly® 6, Flood Coat And Gravel

Typical 4-Ply Mop-Applied System UsingPremium BUR And SBS ModifiedBitumen Membranes

Liquid-Applied Polymer MembraneSystem (Typical Metal Application)

TOPCOAT® (white or color)Elastomeric Roofing MembraneTOPCOAT® MembraneTOPESTER® FabricTOPCOAT Flashing GradeMetal Roof PanelDrill•Tec™ Fastener

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80 Mil Fleeceback Using EnergyGuard Ultra,With Your Choice Of Premium RuberoidOr GAFGLAS® Interplies

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EnergyGuard™ Ultra Insulation

STRATAVENT® Eliminator™ Venting Base Sheet

EverGuard® Fleece-backed TPO

Ruberoid® 20 membranes (or GAFGLAS felts)

Roof Deck

Roofing Asphalt

Roofing Asphalt

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