MODIFIED BITUMEN

 With its origins as a roofing contracting business, Polyglass® became a leading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing membranes in Europe in the 1960s and introduced its products and technology to the United States in 1992. Since then, Polyglass has grown to be a leading innovator in the roofing industry. Polyglass is a manufacturer of  modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low and steep slope applications.  Polyglass utilizes the most technologically advanced manufacturing processes in the industry with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities – three in the United States, and one in Italy which services all of Europe. Polyglass also has operations in Great Britain and Romania.

 As the industry leader in modified bitumen membrane roofing technology, Polyglass has developed a wide range of commercial and residential roofing products designed and customized for many different applications. Our membranes not only afford outstanding protection and roof life expectancy, but are also environmentally friendly, energy efficient, non-abrasive, UV-resistant, skid-resistant and even visually pleasing!  Polyglass’ APP (Atactic Polypropylene) modified asphalt roofing membranes are reinforced with polyester and/or fiberglass mat offering excellent tensile strength and dimensional stability. Polyglass APP membranes can be heat-welded or cold-applied and are meant to be applied directly over an acceptable substrate or as part of a multi-ply system.   Polyglass’ SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) modified asphalt, roofing membranes are reinforced with polyester and/or fiberglass mat offering superior flexibility, excellent tensile strength and dimensional stability. Polyglass’ SBS modified bitumen membranes are meant to be part of a multi-ply roof system. 

Polyglass offers Polyschool Seminars for Professional Growth. This is an educational forum to teach roofing contractors more about what makes Polyglass products unique to the roofing industry. The one-and-a-half day session highlights best practices when installing Polyglass commercial and residential roofing products.

Polyschool session topics include:

• Overview of the History of Polyglass and Modified Bitumen products
• In-depth presentations of Polyglass roofing products
• Hands-on Demonstrations of Self-Adhered membranes, Torch-Applied membranes, and Roof Cements & Coatings
• An inclusive learning environment
• Peer networking opportunity