GAF Stormguard Info & Spec Sheet - CMI Insulation

Protect Your Home
From Wind-Driven Rain
And Damaging Ice Dams
Wi t h AWa t e r p r o o f
Le a k B a r r i e r
A Quality Leak Barrier Wi l l : C re ate a 100% wat e rtight seal that ke eps
water out at the most vulnerable areas of your shingle or metal roof ( at the
e ave s and ra ke s , in va l l ey s , a round ch i m n ey s , e t c.) • P rotect your hom e by
p reventing costly rep a i rs due to wall or ceiling staining • Help prevent leaks
due to water damming in your gutters , w i n d - d riven ra i n , a n d, in the Nort h ,
d a m aging ice dams.
S t o rm G u a rd ® Leak Barrier is an integral part of the We ather Stopper ® 5 - Pa rt
R o o fing System—the best and safest choice for protecting your most va l u abl e
asset. The We ather Stopper ® R o o fing System has also earned the pre s t i gious
Good Houseke eping Seal, wh i ch means that Good Houseke ep i n g
stands behind the products in this system.
(Refer to Good Housekeeping magazine for its consumer protection policy.)
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The Weather
Stopper ®
5-Part
Roofin g System
1.LEAK BARRIERS
Weather Wa t c h ® and Storm G u a rd ®
Leak Barriers provide critical pro t e c t i o n
against wind-driven rain and, in the
N o rth, damaging ice dams.
2.R O O F DECK
P R O T E C T I O N
S h i n g l e - M a t e ® Roof Deck Protection lays
flatter for a better looking roof. (In the
West, premium Leatherback ® Roof Deck
P rotection is an altern a t i v e . )
3 . QUALITY SHINGLES
GAF Materials Corporation Class A
Shingles are your safest choice in
roofing. From the name homeowners
have trusted since 1886!
4 . EFFECTIVE ATTIC
V E N T I L ATION
C o b r a ® Ventilation Products help
p rotect against pre m a t u re ro o f
deterioration...for a longer lasting
roof (when used with proper eave
and soffit ventilation).
5 . DISTINCTIVE
RIDGE CAP SHINGLES
Ti m b e rt e x ® and PacificRidge
Distinctive Ridge Cap Shingles
enhance the appearance of your
home while g u a rding against leaks
at the ridge line.
“Your
Be s t
And
S afest
C hoice”
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H o m e o w n e r’s Best Choice
Looks Better. . .Fiberglass
reinforcement helps resist wrinkling and
b u c k l i ng–lays flatter under shingles
Meets Building Codes...In the
North, where Leak Barrier MUST be used
Peace Of Mind...Benefits from the
same warranty term as the asphalt shingle it is
applied under, up to a maximum of 30 yrs.*
D o n ’t Put Your Home
At Risk...
The Codes Are Clear. . .Pr o t e c t i o n
against ice dams is r e q u i r e d at eaves
wherever the January average temperature
is 25°F or lower or where there is a possibility
of ice forming in the eaves—i.e., the
area labeled “Colder Zone” (shown below) †
But Be Prepared...Ice dams
can still occur in areas where the
average temperature is a b o v e 25°F
(not to mention wind-driven rain)
Avoid The Risks...If you are in an
area that requires Leak Barrier protection,
you could be putting your insurance
coverage at risk by not installing it!
† Source: International Building Code (ICBO), IRC,
UBC, NBC, and SBC
Nom. Product Speci f i cat i o n s
Roll length 66.8 ft (20.3 m)
Roll width 36 in (0.9 m)
Approx. roll weight 64 lbs (38.6 kg)
Square feet per roll 200 sq ft (18.6 sq m)
S uggested Areas Of Appli c a t i o n
Where Colder Warmer
To Use Zone Zone
Ridges
Eaves
Rake Edges
Valleys
Penetrations
Hips
Skylights
Dormers
Flashings
Key
Required By Code
Recommended
Optional
P rofessi o n a l’s Best Choice
Quality You Can Trust Since 1886. . . from North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer
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Listed Accessory
ICBO ES Listed
(See ICBO ES ER-5433)
SBCCI PST & ESI Listed
(Report #2104)
Helps Eliminate Wa s t e . . .S p e c i a l
adhesive allows for one-time repositioning,
but aggressively adheres over time
Safer Installation...Unique film
surface pattern improves footing even in
hot weather
D e p e n d a b l e . . .Self-seals around
nails or metal roofing fasteners
Saves Labor. . .Split-back release film
peels off in layers for faster installation
and greater homeowner value
C o n v e n i e n t . . .2.0 square roll size
Superior Performance...
Designed to withstand high metal roof
temperatures—will not melt or flow
Great For Emergencies...C a n
be left exposed for up to 60 days
if necessary
*See ltd. warranty (available from your distributor) for
complete coverage and restrictions.
May be applied full coverage with proper ventilation
©2003 GAF Materials Corporation Rev. 08/03
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