Glasbase™ Base Sheet

CertainTeed Glasbase Base Sheet is designed for use as a base sheet for both hot and cold applied, inorganic built-up roofing systems. It is suitable for use in the construction of various types of membranes for both new construction and reroofing, over a variety of substrates. Glasbase Base sheet will provide additional strength, moisture resistance and asphalt uniformity when used as the first ply over nailable, non-nailable and insulated substrates. In addition, it will perform as a venting base sheet when spot mopped over plastic foam type insulations.

CertainTeed Glasbase Base Sheet is manufactured on a durable high-quality fiber glass mat which receives a coating of weathering grade asphalt and is lightly surfaced with a mineral release agent. The fiber glass base mat provides excellent strength and moisture resistance. Glasbase Base Sheet is pliable and will confirm to most surfaces for easy of application.

• Support Mat: Wet process fiber glass mat
• Surfacing: Mineral release agent
• Weight: 75 lbs. per roll
• Dimensions: 39-3/8" x 98' 9" (324 sq. ft.)
• Coverage: Three Square
• Thickness: 1.0mm (140 mils)

For additional technical resources please refer to the CertainTeed Commercial Roof Systems Manual or click on the Technical Information link located on the left navigation area.

CertainTeed Glasbase Base Sheet may be applied in either hot asphalt or approved cold adhesive such as CertainTeed's FlintBond™, depending on system design and selection. Rolls should be stored upright, off ground, completely protected from the weather. Roof decks shall be structurally sound, dry, smooth and meet or exceed minimum requirements of the deck manufacturer, local code and CertainTeed.

For detailed installation instructions please refer to the CertainTeed Commercial Roof Systems Manual or click on the Installation Instructions link located on the left navigation area.

Outstanding Warranty Options

CertainTeed backs its commercial roofing systems with the confidence of three warranty choices:

Limited Product Warranty
NDL Roof Membrane Limited Warranty*
Integrity Coverage Warranty*

Owners and specifiers who choose the NDL or Integrity Coverage warranty options have the added security of manufacturer involvement in the sometimes difficult process of contractor qualifying and workmanship inspection. Consult with the roofing contractor and your CertainTeed commercial roofing territory manager to decide which CertainTeed warranty is best for your building or project.

*NDL and Integrity Coverage (IC) warranties are not available on all specifications and are only available through CertainTeed Golden and Silver Star Contractors. (IC is only available through CertainTeed Golden Star Contractors.)