BASE SHEETS (APP, SBS)
(Atactic Polypropylene Modified Bitumen) -----(Styrene Butadiene Styrene Modified Bitumen)

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PS-2H BFS-2H BETABASE
Modifier SBS SBS Oxidized Asphalt
Approx. Roll Size 49.2' x 3.28' 49.2' x 3.28' 108' x 3'
Seam Width 3" 3" 2"
Approx. Coverage 150 ft² 150 ft² 324 ft²
Top Surface Fine Slag Fine Slag Fine Slag
Bottom Surface Fine Slag Fine Slag Fine Slag
Nominal Thickness1 2 mm 2 mm 1 mm
Nominal Weight 70 lb 70 lb 75 lb
Reinforcement Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Non-woven
Fiberglass
Softening Point2 240°F (116°C) 240°F (116°C) 210°F (99°C)
Cold Flex Temperature1 14°F (-10°C) 14°F (-10°C) N/A
Load Strain Property (lbf/in)1 Long. Trans.
105 ----- 80
Long. Trans.
105 ----- 80
Long. Trans.
55 ----- 55
%Elongation to Break1 Long. Trans.
50 ----- 50
Long. Trans.
50 ----- 80
Long. Trans.
2 ----- 2
ASTM Standard3     D4601, Type II
1 ASTM D5147-02a "Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material"
2 ASTM D36-95 "Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)"
3 ASTM D6162 "Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcement"
ASTM D6163 "Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Reinforcements"
ASTM D6223 "Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcement"
ASTM D4601 "Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing"

All values given are approximate and are subject to change without notice. There is no implied or express warranty given through these values, or statements, nor are there any assertions that the product purchased has been individually tested to conform to these standards. Testing is performed on a random basis, "in house" and at times with third party evaluation for the purpose of classification and or approval. Acceptance, purchase and selection of these products is the sole responsibility of the roofing contractor, architect, consultant, owner or buyer. We participate in UL and FMRC follow-up service in order to keep our classifications and approvals active.

Revised March 27, 2007


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