SBS Adhesives and Cements

With over three decades of experience producing modified bitumen, we understand the science of formulating systems that last.

Our SBS is a premium modified bitumen engineered specifically for elasticity. It is made to withstand even the harshest environments.

SBS is the most customizable of our low-slow commercial roofing products with glass, polyester and composite reinforcements. It can be installed with the widest variety of application methods including cold applied, heat weld, self-adhered, mechanically fastened, and hot applied applications.

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1-Part PermaFlash is a one-part, elastomeric, liquid-applied flashing material designed for flashing penetrations on granulated JM bituminous membranes. 1-Part PermaFlash is available in a box with two 1-gallon pails (9lbs each) or a 5-gallon pail (45lbs). It requires no mixing of components on-...

Use: 1-Part Permaflash is a unique, one-component, elastomeric, liquid applied flashing material, consisting of an asphalt/polyurethane resin. It is formulated for use with Johns Manville (JM) modbit membrane products.

Type: One-part, elastomeric, liquid-applied flashing material.

Color: Brown

Features: Cures to a durable, elastomeric film and forms exceptional bonds between the modified bitumen and a variety of penetrating materials. Single component solution with no mixing required that conforms easily to various geometries or irregular shapes. UV stable, high solids (80%), low odor.

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1-Part PermaFlash FAQ

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One-part, specification grade, penetrating priming solution for multiple substrates prior to the application of a bituminous roofing system.

Meets the requirements of ASTM D 41, Type II

Use: Used to prepare substrates prior to the application of hot asphalt or cold adhesives in BUR, SBS and APP modified bitumen roofing systems. Do not use Asphalt Primer as a finish coat on roofs.

Type: One-part, specification grade, penetrating priming solution.

Substrates: Compatible with concrete; gypsum; masonry; block; brick; and metal surfaces.

Color: Black Features: Low VOC and sprayable.

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One-part, asphalt-based, trowel-grade mastic for use in flashing details for bituminous roofing systems.

Use: To adhere both vertical and horizontal roof flashing surfaces. Useful for repairing leaks in metal, shingles, concrete, flashings, gutters, around chimneys, flues, soil pipes, drains, eaves, cornices and roof perimeters.

Type: One-part, low VOC, asphalt-based trowel-grade mastic.

Features: Maintains bond during varying temperatures and weather conditions, and bonds to dissimilar materials. Excellent Durability. Remains Flexible Over Time.

Color: Black

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DynaSet 1K is a one-part, solvent-free, moisture-curing adhesive designed to install JM SBS membranes. It can be installed using traditional, cold adhesive application methods or can be applied in a ribbon application to allow for venting moisture below SBS vapor retarders in bituminous and single-...

Use: For adhering SBS membranes to approved substrates.

Type: One-part, solvent free, moisture curing, elastomeric adhesive.

Color: Black/Brown

Features: A solvent and odor free, single component adhesive with no mixing required. Low VOC content suitable for use in VOC regulated markets. Cures with ambient moisture to an elastomeric solid that remains flexible to absorb dynamic stresses.

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DynaSet 1K FAQ

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Polyurethane adhesive for attaching insulation/cover boards to the roof deck or other insulation boards.

Use: JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive is a two-component polyurethane adhesive used for attaching insulation or cover boards to the roof deck or to other insulation boards.

Type: Two-part, cold application insulation adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with the following insulations, cover boards, and substrates1 : polyisocyanurate; HD wood fiber; perlite; Invinsa® Roof Board; gypsum; concrete2
(Lightweight structural, poured-in-place structural, precast, and insulating); treated plywood (5/8" [1.58 cm] min. thickness); cementitious wood fiber plank; base sheets; gypsum; and some existing smooth-surfaced asphalt (per inspection).
1. Ensure that all insulation boards are 4' x 4' or smaller.
2. Drying time of 28 days required

Color: Part 1 - Tan, Part 2 - Colorless

Features: Solvent free. Set boards immediately into adhesive; reduces installation time and maximizes adhesive footprint. No hoses or pumps required. Always on ratio, eliminates guesswork.

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Application Instructions for Board Stock Attachment with JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive

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Two-part polyurethane adhesive.

Use: JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive is a two-component polyurethane adhesive used for attaching fleece-backed single ply membranes to insulation boards or various deck types as well as insulation boards to the roof deck or to other insulation boards.

Type: Two-part, cold application insulation adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with the following insulations, cover boards, and substrates1 : polyisocyanurate; HD wood fiber; perlite; Invinsa® Roof Board; gypsum; concrete2 (Lightweight structural, poured-in-place structural, precast, and insulating); treated plywood (5/8" [1.58 cm] min. thickness); cementitious wood fiber; gypsum; smooth or granulated BUR, APP or SBS.
1. Ensure that all insulation boards are 4' x 4' or smaller.
2. Ensure that the concrete is adequately dry for adhesion.

Color: Part 1 - Tan, Part 2 - Colorless

Features: Solvent free, and HCFC or CFC free. Universal adhesive for adhering fleece-backed membranes and insulation boards. Sets in minutes.

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Installation Instructions for JM Roofing Systems Urethane Adhesive (RSUA)

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Two-part, solvent free, elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS modified bitumen roof membranes.

Use: For applying SBS cold applied membranes and insulation/ cover board. Used as a direct substitute for hot asphalt.

Type: Two-part, solvent free, elastomeric, cold application adhesive.

Color: Black to Brown

Features: 100% solids with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Low odor and fast set time. Can be applied over wide temperature and humidity ranges. High strength with exceptional wind uplift performance. Ideal for those applications where hot asphalt is prohibited, not desirable or not practical.

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Elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS and APP modified bitumen membranes.

Meets the requirements of ASTM D 3019, Type III, Grade 2.

Use: For adhering roofing plies, modified bitumen membranes and for aggregate surfacings. It can be used as a direct substitute for asphalt in all JM modified bitumen roof membrane specifications.

Type: One-part, elastomeric cold application membrane adhesive.

Color: Black

Features: Cures to form a durable, elastomeric and watertight film. Cold process – does not have to be heated. Ready for use as shipped.

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Liquid-applied flashing material for bituminous systems and the PermaFlash™ Bituminous Flashing System.

Use: For use with JM BUR and SBS membrane products. It is part of the JM PermaFlash® Bituminous Flashing System for penetrations and other details. Ideal for areas where hot asphalt is prohibited, not desirable or not practical.

Type: Two-part, elastomeric, liquid-applied flashing material.

Color: Black

Features: Cures to a durable, elastomeric film and forms exceptional bonds between the modified bitumen and underlying substrate. Resists virtually all factors affecting base flashing performance while providing superior flexibility and durability. UV stable, high solids, low odor, VOC compliant.

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One-part, asphalt-based, trowel-grade mastic for use in flashing details for bituminous roofing systems.

Use: As a substitute for asphalt and MBR® Flashing Cement in JM modified bitumen flashing details, and can be used to adhere the JM modified bitumen flashing systems and built-up roofing felts to vertical surfaces, as a general purpose mastic on most built up roofing and modified bitumen flashing details, or to strip in the laps of modified bitumen base flashings.

Type: One-part, asphalt-based, trowel-grade mastic.

Color: Black

Features: Cold process – does not have to be heated. Cures to form a durable, elastomeric and watertight film. Ready for use as shipped.

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One-part, elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS modified bitumen roof membranes.

Use: To adhere modified bitumen membranes and aggregate surfacings. Use as a direct substitute for asphalt in JM SBS modified bitumen roof membrane specifications.

Type: One-part, fast set, elastomeric cold application membrane adhesive.

Color: Black

Features: Excellent wind uplift resistance. Low odor, cold process adhesive.

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SA Primer is composed of SBS synthetic rubbers, adhesive enhancing resins and volatile solvents.

Use: Designed to enhance the adhesion of self-adhering membranes on approved substrates.

Type: One-part, specification grade, penetrating priming solution.

Substrates: Compatible with gypsum; concrete; fiber cement; wood; and metal surfaces.

Features: Sprayable, ideal for self-adhering membranes, achieves a tenacious bond to a variety of substrates.

Color: Red 

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Johns Manville SA Primer Low VOC is composed of SBS synthetic rubber and adhesive-enhancing resins.

Use: Designed to enhance the adhesion of self-adhering membranes on approved substrates.

Type: One-part, specification grade, penetrating priming solution.

Substrates: Compatible with gypsum; concrete; fiber cement; wood; and metal surfaces.

Features: Low VOC, Sprayable, ideal for self-adhering membranes, achieves a tenacious bond to a variety of substrates.

Color: Red

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