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BUR (Built-Up Roof) 

Hot-Mopped

One of the oldest application methods still used today, involves melting blocks of asphalt in a large kettle and spreading the melted asphalt on the roof with mops.

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Heat-Welded/Torch-Applied

Using a torch, the installer will melt the asphalt on the underside of the membrane. This will allow the sheet to adhere to the substrate below.

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Cold-Applied

The installer will attach the roofing membrane by applying a liquid adhesive (i.e., Matrix 101) with a tool such as a notched squeegee or an applicator gun to the substrate or previously applied layer of roofing material.

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Self-Adhered

This fast growing asphaltic installation method involves rolling out a membrane and peeling the film backing to adhere the membrane. This method can increase the speed of installation over the other three methods and does not produce unpleasant odors.

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