Ruberoid

Description

[GAF] A registered trademark for a series of rubber-based membranes used on roofs. Most Ruberoid® products are constructed from a nonwoven polyester mat coated with styrene-butadiene-styrene modified asphalt. They are strong, tear resistant and waterproof. Ruberoid® membranes are also called ready roofing.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ready roofing

Resources and Citations

• GAF Materials: List with links to Technical information and MSDS

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996