Limitations
  • Old roofing systems must be thoroughly dried and secured before product is applied as part of a new roof system.
  • Perlite is not acceptable for applications where it will be directly exposed to continuous temperatures of 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius).
  • Koppers does not recommend that Perlite Insulation be installed in encapsulated systems. (See General Requirements and Considerations: Insulation. Refer to Paragraph 4.9.5 on Page 9.)
  • Where UL labels are required, customer must so order in advance.
Caution: Apply only as much roof insulation in one day as can be covered by completed roofing system the same day.

Do not apply when mopping asphalt temperature exceed 475 degrees Fahrenheit (246 degrees Celsius).

Do not use as an underlayment for shingles. In reroofing applications, Koppers requires that all wet areas in the old roof must be cut out and replaced.

Do not apply flame directly to Koppers roof insulations when installing a modified bitumen system.

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