Defender TU

Product Line: TopShield®
Product Description: The TopShield® Defender TU-HT is a high-termpature SBS modified bitumen membrane designed to endure temperatures up to 257F. It features a self-adhesive underface with a silicone split-back release film for effortless installation and offers up to 180 days of UV protection.
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Product Description

The TopShield® Defender TU-HT is an advanced roofing underlayment constructed from a high-temperature SBS modified bitumen membrane that withstands temperatures up to 257F. It features a non-woven polyester top face, perfect for tile roofing, and a self-adhesive underface with a silicone split-back release film for easy installation. 

This underlayment offers straight forward installation, resistance to weather fluctuations, and up to 180 days of UV exposure protection. It is compatible with various coverings, including ashphalt shingles, metal roofing, and slate tiles, and can be used on substrates such as plywood, OSB, or asphatic panels. Refinforced with a glass mat and with a thickness of 67 mils (1.7mm), it also features a self-sealing membrane that protects around the nails and screws, making it ideal for different roof slopes and applications.

Benefits & Features
    • UV-resistant for up to 180 days
    • Durable up to 257F for reliable performance in high temperatures
    • Self-adhesive backing with a convenient split-back release film for easy application
    • Resistant to weather extremes to ensure durability through various environmental conditions
    • Self-sealing membrane effictively protects around nails and screws for enhanced reliability
    • Compatible with foam applications and tiles that are mechanically attached, offering versatile usage

      Specifications

      For Use On

      • Self-adhesive underlayment that can be exposed to temperatures as high as  257 ° F (125 ° C). Ideal as a membrane
        under slate tile roofs.

      PHYSICAL INFORMATION
      Item Code: TOP00613
      Roll Length: 65 Ft
      Roll Width: 39 inch
      Weight: 73 lb
      Tensile Strength, MD/XD: 16.8 / 8.3 kN/m (95.9 / 47.4 lbf/in)
      Ultimate elongation, MD/XD: 27 / 34%
      Tear Resistance: 440 / 343 N (99 / 77 lbf)
      Static Puncture: >430 N (>96, 7 N)
      Adhesion to Plywood, 24 °C (75.2 °F): 11.5 kgf / 30.5 cm (25.3 lbf/pi)
      Water Vapor Permeance: 1.2 ng/Pa•s•m² (0.02 perm)
      Low Temperature Flexibility: Pass at -29 °C (-20 °F)
      Nail Sealability: Pass

      Applicable Standards & Approvals
      • UL
      • FBC
      • TDI
      • Miam-Dade
      • ASTM D1970
      • ASTM D5602
      • ASTM E96
      • ISO 9001, ISO 14001

      Documentation

      Technical Data Sheets