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Johns Manville provides the widest array of roofing products in the commercial roofing industry, with a solution for every climate and building environment. And as a Berkshire Hathaway company, we offer the most comprehensive guarantees available.

The following case studies outline why leading owners prefer the JM brand for their roofing needs. They showcase how unique roofing challenges are addressed in various markets: educational, historic restoration, stadiums, industrial warehouses, institutions, airports and mission critical installations.

Roofing Systems

APP Modified Bitumen

APP Modified Bitumen roofing membranes provide superior tensile strength while maintaining critical flexibility – even in the coldest environments. Additionally, with APP roofing membranes (coated with a proprietary blend of asphalt and atactic polypropylene), contractors now have an efficient mode of application by heat welding, making hot mopping unnecessary.

Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus

Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus

Plant City, Florida

BUR (Built-Up) Roofing

Our BUR systems are ideal for the toughest, most demanding roof environments. Multi-ply, redundant systems offer outstanding longevity and include cool roof membranes and coatings that help achieve LEED® certification. We also have BUR specifications for high wind and hail resistant systems. Plus, we are backed by some of the strongest Peak Advantage® guarantees in the commercial roofing industry.

Dura-Bar®

Dura-Bar®

Woodstock, Illinois

Solano County Governement Center

Solano County Government Center

Fairfield, California

St Petersburg College – Gold Certified LEED Project Selects JM State-of-the-Art Solar Roof

St Petersburg College – Gold Certified LEED® Project Selects JM State-of-the-Art Solar Roof

Clearwater, Florida

Albuquerque High School

Albuquerque High School

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Colorado Container Corporation

Colorado Container Corporation

Denver, Colorado

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Charles, Illinois

Penn Square Mall

Penn Square Mall

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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SBS Modified Bitumen

Our superior, high quality SBS modified bitumen roofing systems offer outstanding strength and longevity, even under the harshest weather conditions. We produce the industry's thickest product because we know it's key in delivering exceptional long-term weatherability. And we provide a range of SBS roofing solutions to meet your specific needs, including cool roof, LEED, impact resistant, quick dry-in and many more.

American Life & Accident Insurance Co.

American Life & Accident Insurance Co.

Louisville, Kentucky

St Petersburg College – Gold Certified LEED Project Selects JM State-of-the-Art Solar Roof

St Petersburg College – Gold Certified LEED® Project Selects JM State-of-the-Art Solar Roof

Clearwater, Florida

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Charles, Illinois

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EPDM Roofing

The JM EPDM single ply roofing system provides superior weatherability, designed to withstand UV, heat, rain, wind and snow — including temperatures below 20°F. Our systems can be easily and cleanly installed with minimal preparation, and in a variety of methods: fully adhered, mechanically fastened or ballasted.

Tower One

Tower One / Colorado Plaza Towers

Denver, CO

Colorado Container Corporation

Colorado Container Corporation

Denver, Colorado

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PVC Roofing

Our PVC formulation uses DuPont™ Elvaloy® KEE, a solid plasticizer that bonds with the PVC to provide consistent plasticizer retention. This assures the flexibility and durability of the membrane throughout the life of your roofing system. JM PVC also delivers superior long-term solar reflectance, as well as oil and chemical-resistance. Up to 20-year guarantees are available from a strong, U.S.-headquartered company.

Shearer's Foods – LEED Platinum PVC Roof for Snack Food Manufacturer

Shearer's Foods – LEED Platinum PVC Roof for Snack Food Manufacturer

Salt River Fields – LEED Gold PVC Roof for Sports Spring Training Facility

Salt River Fields – LEED Gold PVC Roof for Sports Spring Training Facility

Biltmore House Winter Garden Roof

Biltmore House – PVC Protects Historic Treasures

McLane Western

Howard Roofing

Pomona, California

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TPO Roofing

In a nationwide series of blind challenges, JM TPO single ply roofing was chosen as the best overall TPO nine out of ten times more often than its closest competitor — a strong statement from people who really know roofing. They preferred its superior seam strength, workability, weld window and capability to lay flat. Our optimized formula also delivers high-performance weatherability and cool roof reflectivity.

McLane Western

McLane Western

Longmont, Colorado

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Boards and Insulations

Our extensive cover board and insulation portfolio complements any commercial roofing membrane system. Our full line of polyisocyanurate insulation boards offer a combination of facers and composites as well as tapered products, custom pre–cuts and scored flute fillers. The Fesco cover board line is LEED® certified and is now available for single ply systems. Our lightweight high density Invinsa® line has expanded to include an FR product to be used over wood decks as well as many single ply systems.

Dura-Bar®

Dura-Bar®

Woodstock, Illinois

Solano County Governement Center

Solano County Government Center

Fairfield, California

Albuquerque High School

Albuquerque High School

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Shearer's Foods – LEED Platinum PVC Roof for Snack Food Manufacturer

Shearer's Foods – LEED Platinum PVC Roof for Snack Food Manufacturer

Salt River Fields – LEED Gold PVC Roof for Sports Spring Training Facility

Salt River Fields – LEED Gold PVC Roof for Sports Spring Training Facility

Biltmore House Winter Garden Roof

Biltmore House – PVC Protects Historic Treasures

American Life & Accident Insurance Co.

American Life & Accident Insurance Co.

Louisville, Kentucky

McLane Western

McLane Western

Longmont, Colorado

Tower One

Tower One / Colorado Plaza Towers

Denver, CO

Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus

Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus

Plant City, Florida

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Charles, Illinois

McLane Western

Howard Roofing

Pomona, California

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SRP (Specialty Roofing Products)

As a total roofing systems provider, JM complements its roofing membrane offerings with a full line of specialty roofing products. This offers a single-source convenience to our contractors and specifiers while offering building owners the convenience of a total roofing system guarantee including our line of specialty products: Expansion Joint Covers, Edge Metal Systems, Roof Vents and Drains, and Tie-In Flashing Systems.

St. Patrick Elementary School

St. Patrick Elementary Schools

St. Charles, Illinois

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