Adhesives, Cements, and Primers

Johns Manville offers an array of adhesives, cements, primers, cleaners and coatings to complete your roofing system.

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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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This adhesive can be used to adhered TPO or EPDM membranes in temperatures ranging from 25 degrees and rising. It can easily be sprayed in the field or on vertical surfaces.

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Use: JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive is an aerosol bonding adhesive that can be used for TPO and EPDM adhered roofing systems and wall flashings. The JM All Season adhesive complies to Low VOC requirements and is a contact adhesive requiring two-sided application.

Type: Two-sided sprayable aerosol adhesive for both warm and cold weather applications with fast drying properties in a pressurized canister.

Substrates: Compatible with the following field and wall applications/boards/substrates: Polyisocyanurate; Invinsa Roof Board; ProtectoR HD board; gypsum; concrete; treated plywood, cement board.

Color: Light Green

Accessories: The JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive Accessories are for use with the JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive in approved EPDM and TPO roofing systems. These accessories include the hoses, applicator, extended applicators, and nozzles necessary to use with the partner adhesive.

 

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Use: To clean the JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive accessories including hoses, applicators, extender, and nozzles for temporary or long-term storage. Also to clean and remove over spray of the JM All Season Sprayable Bonding adhesive from membrane seams or necessary areas.

Type: A low-VOC aerosol sprayable cleaner

 

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JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive: Assembly (2 min)

JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive: Application (1.5 min)

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Tack-Back functionality for detail work in vertical applications and seam work in horizontal applications.

Use: To prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products.

Type: One-part, solvent-based membrane primer.

Color: Translucent Electric Blue

Features: Tack-Back functionality for detail work in vertical applications and seam work in horizontal applications.

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This primer is used to prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products.

Use: To prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering  JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products. 

Type: One-part, solvent-based membrane primer.

Color: Grey

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For adhering JM EPDM membrane to approved roofing substrates.

Use: For adhering JM EPDM membrane to approved roofing substrates. Limited availability from October 1st to April 15th.

See Bulletin T18-002, dated September 18, 2015 for additional information.

Type: One-part, water-based membrane adhesive, one or two-sided application.

Substrates: Compatible with approved insulations and cover boards; wood or concrete substrates.

Color: White

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Sealant for EPDM Peel & Stick Pourable Sealer Pockets or PVC systems to seal irregular penetrations.

Use: JM EPDM/PVC Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.

Type: Two-part polyurethane sealant.

Colors: Part A: Black / Part B: Amber

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One-part, low VOC synthetic polymer-based membrane adhesive.

Use: For adhering JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes to approved substrates. Do not use on fleece-backed membranes at any time.

Type: One-part, low VOC synthetic polymer-based membrane adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with approved insulations and cover boards, wood substrates, concrete, and light-weight concrete decks.

Color: Yellow

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JM TPO Application Guide
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Cold Weather Considerations

 

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Solvent and Low VOC TPO and EPDM Adhesive Applications in Cold Weather

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For adhering JM TPO and EPDM membranes to approved substrates.

Use: For adhering JM TPO and EPDM membranes to approved substrates. Do not use on fleece-backed membranes.

Type: One-part, synthetic polymer-based membrane adhesive, two-sided application.

Substrates: Compatible with insulation boards; metal, wood and other decking materials.

Color: Yellow

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JM TPO Application Guide
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Cold Weather Considerations

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Solvent and Low VOC TPO and EPDM Adhesive Applications in Cold Weather

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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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JM PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive is an aerosol bonding adhesive that can be used for PVC adhered roofing systems and wall flashings. The JM PVC All Season adhesive complies to Low VOC requirements and is a contact adhesive requiring two-sided application. It can be used with both JM PVC ...

Use: JM PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive is an aerosol bonding adhesive that can be used for PVC adhered roofing systems and wall flashings. The JM PVC All Season adhesive complies to Low VOC requirements and is a contact adhesive requiring two-sided application. It can be used with both JM PVC and JM PVC SD Plus membranes. 

Type: Two-sided sprayable aerosol adhesive for both warm and cold weather applications with fast drying properties in a pressurized canister.

Substrates: Compatible with the following field and wall applications/boards/substrates: Polyisocyanurate; Invinsa Roof Board; ProtectoR HD board; gypsum;     concrete; treated plywood, cement board. 

Color: Light blue

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In Depth: PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive Training Video (30 min)

On The Roof: PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive Training Video (6 min)

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Liquid thermoplastic compound placed at the edge of PVC membrane seams.

Use: To seal edges of JM PVC membrane seams after the membrane has been welded to itself or to JM PVC-Coated Metal.

Type: One-part, membrane edge sealing agent.

Color: Clear

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Polymer-based adhesive for adhering smooth-backed PVC membranes to approved substrates.

Use: For adhering JM PVC membranes to approved substrates. Do not use on fleece-backed membranes.

Type: One-part, synthetic polymer-based membrane adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with approved insulations and cover boards, wood substrates, concrete, and light-weight concrete decks.

Color: Amber

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Our JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive allows for great vertical-wall application, offers a color change indicator, and new and improved spreadibility to be used to adhere JM PVC membranes.

Use: For adhering JM PVC membranes to approved substrates

Type: One-part, water based membrane adhesive

Substrates: Compatible with approved insulations and cover boards and concrete decks

Colors: Bright blue when wet, and dark green when ready to adhere.

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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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This caulk is used to seal flashing terminations, peel and stick products, and exposed edges of JM membrane cement splices.

Use: To seal the edges around flashing terminations, peel and stick products and exposed edges of JM membrane cement splices.

Type: One-part, elastomeric sealant.

Colors: Black or White

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Low-VOC solvent cleaner used to remove contaminants from TPO and PVC membranes.

Use: To remove dirt, asphalt or other contaminants from JM TPO and PVC single ply membranes to ensure a good weld or bond. Can be used prior to applying TPO Membrane Primer for peel and stick applications.

Type: One-part, low VOC solvent, membrane cleaning agent.

Color: Clear

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Synthetic polymer-based Primer for JM TPO and EPDM Membrane surfaces.

Use: To prime JM EPDM and TPO membrane surfaces for adhering EPDM or TPO peel and stick products.

Type: One-part, low VOC synthetic polymer-based membrane primer.

Color: Clear to Light Yellow

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One-part mastic used to seal single ply membranes to terminations and other penetrations.

Use: To seal JM Single Ply membranes to terminations and other penetrations.

Type: One-part, butyl polymer-based water cutoff mastic.

Substrates: Compatible with wood, concrete, metal, plastic, and other substrates for water penetration prevention.

Color: Grey

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For adhering JM TPO membranes to approved substrates in California, use our JM TPO 1168 compliant Low VOC membrane adhesive.

Use: For adhering JM TPO membranes to approved substrates. Approved for sale and use in California. Do not use on fleece-backed membranes at any time.

Type: One-part, 1168 Compliant*, low VOC synthetic polymerbased membrane adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with approved insulations and cover boards, wood substrates, concrete, and light-weight concrete decks.

Color: Yellow

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JM TPO Application Guide

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Liquid thermoplastic compound placed at the edge of TPO membrane seams.

Use: To seal cut edges of JM TPO membrane.

Type: One-part, membrane edge sealing agent.

Colors: Clear (White available - not stocked)

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One-part solvent cleaner used to remove dirt, asphalt or other contaminants from TPO membranes.
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Use: To remove dirt, asphalt or other contaminants from JM TPO membranes to ensure a good weld or bond.

Type: One-part solvent, membrane cleaning agent.

Color: Clear

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One-part membrane primer used to prepare surface for adhering TPO peel-and-stick products.

Use: To prime JM TPO Membrane surfaces for adhering TPO peel and stick products.

Type: One-part, synthetic polymer-based membrane primer.

Color: Clear to Light Yellow

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JM TPO Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.

Use: JM TPO Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.

Type: Two-part polyurethane sealant.

Colors: Part A - White, Part B - Black

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Polymeric adhesive designed for bonding TPO membranes to approved roofing substrates.

Use: For adhering JM TPO membranes to approved substrates. Limited availability from October 1st to April 15th. See Bulletin for additional information.

Type: One-part, water based membrane adhesive. Substrates: Compatible with approved insulations and cover boards, and concrete decks.

Colors: Bright blue when wet, and dark green when ready to adhere. See Installation/Application for a visual guide to colors.

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Two-part cold-application adhesive for insulation and cover boards.

Use: For bonding insulation board products to approved roofing substrates, and insulation to insulation.

Type: Two-part, cold application insulation adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with the following insulations, cover boards, and substrates: polyisocyanurate; HD wood fiber; perlite; Invinsa® Roof Board; gypsum; concrete; treated plywood; cementitious wood fiber plank; base sheets; gypsum; and some existing smooth-surfaced asphalt (per inspection).

Color: Amber

Features:

  • No primers or catalysts are required for application. 
  • No ballasting of boards required. 
  • May be used in single ply and bituminous systems.

 

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A two-component polyurethane adhesive used for attaching fleece-backed membranes to insulation and insulation boards to the roof deck or to other insulation boards.

Use: For bonding fleece-backed singly ply, insulation and cover boards.

Type: Self-contained two-part, low-rise foam adhesive.

Substrates: Compatible with the following: insulations, cover boards, and substrates: fleece-backed TPO, fleece-backed PVC, polyisocyanurate; HD wood fiber; perlite; Invinsa® Roof Board; gypsum; concrete; treated plywood; cementitious wood fiber plank; base sheets; gypsum; and some existing smooth-surfaced asphalt (per inspection).

Color: Pink

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JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive Canister Installation Guide

 

 

 

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Cleans the release agent and dirt from JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes.

Use: To thoroughly clean the release agent and dirt from JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes prior to applying primers or splice adhesives.

Type: One-part, organic solvent cleaning agent.

Color: Clear

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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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JM One-Part Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.

Use: JM One-Part Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.

Type: One-part polyether sealant.

Color: Grey

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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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