Instructions / Assembly
How Do I Prepare for a LIBERTY
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Project?
Before You Start… the installation of your new LIBERTY
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SBS Self-Adhering Roofing, do the following:
• Read Instructions Thoroughly... and understand how the entire system works before starting your installation.
• Understand the Materials… know when and where to use each component, why each is necessary, and the common mistakes to avoid.
• For More Details on Specic Applications, Contact GAF Technical Services... at 1-800-ROOF-411.
Do’s And Don’ts…
• Do Install on Low-Sloped Roofs with Slopes Between ½:12 and 6:12… and back-nail the LIBERTY
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SBS Self-Adhering Cap Sheet
when the slope is greater than 1:12.
• Do Install in Moderate Temperatures... between 45°F (7°C) and 95°F (35°C), to ensure proper adhesion and easier work conditions.
• Do Install over Clean, Smooth Surfaces… that are free of dirt, debris, and damage, or are otherwise unsuitable for installation.
• Don’t Work Alone... GAF recommends at least 2 people install LIBERTY
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SBS Self-Adhering Roofing.
SAFETY FIRST... Protect yourself and others. Consider the following common-sense safety precautions, including:
• Follow all applicable OSHA and local safety requirements, including fall protection requirements.
• Wear appropriate clothing, including protective footwear, eyewear, and gloves.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Watch for power lines when working near ladders and use common sense on your job site.
• Follow local building codes.
• Bend at the knees. Never lift with your back.
Precautionary Note: The installation instructions for this product may require the use of primers, adhesives, or cements that contain
solvents. Apply solvent-based products ONLY as instructed. Excess application of solvent-based products may affect the performance
of this product, delay application of the cap sheet, cause surface blistering of the cap sheet, or result in the asphalt owing, dripping,
or staining. You may notice unpleasant odors from the solvents, which will dissipate when the solvent-based product has dried.
LIBERTY
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Single-Ply Roof System Materials… What Products Do I Need to Install a Quality Roof?
• LIBERTY
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SBS Self-Adhering Cap Sheet... is the first line of defense from the weather. Each roll contains approximately 100 square feet (9.3 sq. m).
• Asphalt Primer (ASTM D41 type)... is the base foundation on your roof deck to promote good adhesion when applying the LIBERTY
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Cap Sheet.
• SBS Flashing Cement… for laps and T-joints.
• Metal Edge Flashing… for covering roof perimeter edges. Metal flashings are typically sold in 10-foot (3.0 m) sections and must be primed with asphalt
primer and allowed to dry before installation.
LIBERTY
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Single-Ply Roof System
Wear Glasses
Look for these important
safety symbols
Wear Gloves
Common
Mistakes
and How to
Avoid Them
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SBS Self-Adhering Roofing System
Single-Ply Installation Instructions For Plywood
(For installation on carports, garages, porches, sheds, etc., of 2,000 square feet [185.8 sq. m] or less)
Safety Glasses
What Tools & Equipment Do I Need to Install a LIBERTY
™
Roof?
Tape Measure
Gloves
Hammer
Brush
Utility Knife
Weighted Roller
Trowel
Caulk Gun