Denver, Colorado (7/25/2003) --- The Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group announced the introduction of DynaGrip™, self adhering roofing membrane, which incorporates the features of a polyester mat with a blend of Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) rubber and high-quality asphalt. Ideal for low-slope commercial applications requiring two or more plies, the DynaGrip™ system is completely self-contained. It features a base sheet that is self-adhering on both sides and a self-adhering cap sheet with a granular top surface. Side lap seams are self-sealing, and with an easy-to-peel removable release plastic film, installation is simple.
Because DynaGrip™ can be installed by simply removing the easy-to-peel plastic films, it can be installed by a small roofing crew in up to a third less time than conventionally applied modified bitumen systems. A knife and roller are the only tools required.
DynaGrip™ offers a safer solution to a roofing contractor because it eliminates the need for torching and hot asphalt. Minimal adhesive is required so odors are kept to a minimum.
DynaGrip™ provides excellent tensile strength and puncture resistance. It has full recovery properties to easily handle continual roof expansion and contraction strains. Because of its superior weatherability and durability, the DynaGrip™ Cap Sheet can be used as flashing material as well.
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has sales in excess of $2 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs about 9,000 people and operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
