Phoenix, Arizona (2/8/1999) --- The Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group this week unveiled a new family of DynaWeld™ products, utilizing modified bitumen with a blend of SBS polymer and high quality asphalt. These new products are designed to be heat welded and are particularly suitable for tight or awkward roof areas.
"DynaWeld™ Base is designed for use as a premium, modified bitumen ply or base sheet. DynaWeld™ CAP FR can be used as a cap sheet or as a flashing membrane," said Joe Smith, Market Manager for modified bitumen. "For those who cannot or choose not to work with hot asphalt, this product offers an excellent alternative. It also is much easier to apply in those tight areas on the roof," he said.
DynaWeld also can be heat welded directly to DuraBoard™, a new JM roof insulation product. Several constructions have been given UL and FM approval. The DynaWeld membrane is extremely durable with excellent weathering properties. The elastomeric asphalt blend is formulated to provide excellent physical properties for ease of installation and long-term roof performance.
Johns Manville (NYSE:JM) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality insulation and building products. The 141-year-old Denver-based company had sales of $1.78 billion in 1998. Johns Manville produces and markets insulation products for buildings and equipment; commercial/industrial roofing systems; and engineered products including high-efficiency filtration media, fibers, fabric and nonwoven mats used as reinforcements in building and industrial applications. Johns Manville employs approximately 9,300 people and operates 54 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at
www.jm.com
