The Fleece-back alternative to a full reroof
Add years to a roof’s life in a fraction of the time and expense of a full reroof, by recovering with GAF EverGuard® Fleece-back single-ply TPO or PVC membrane.
Why recover with fleece-back membrane?
- Reduces material installation and handling compared to recovers with smooth membrane by eliminating the need for a cover board or slip sheet.
- Offers increased protection against punctures compared to standard membrane of the same type.*
- Easy to apply to a variety of substrates with spatter, bead, or full spray LRF.
- Prevents potential bleed-through and staining by providing separation between existing modified bitumen cap layer and the new roofing membrane.
- Eliminate putting fasteners through the roof by using LRF.
* GAF warranties and guarantees do not provide coverage against hail or other punctures except where additional puncture resistance coverage is purchased on
eligible jobs. Refer to gaf.com for more information on warranty and guarantee coverage and restrictions.
Benefits of choosing EverGuard® Fleece-back TPO or PVC membrane
Great value
Eliminate the expense of cover boards and slip sheets.
Excellent seam strength
Heat-welded seams provide greater seam strength to taped and other seams.
Energy efficiency
Highly reflective and emissive white roof can help reduce cooling costs** and urban heat island effect.
** Energy cost savings are not guaranteed and the amount of savings may vary based on climate zone, utility rates, radiative properties of roofing products, insulation levels, HVAC equipment efficiency and other factors.
Signs of a commercial roof recover opportunity
- There is only one roof present — if the roof has already been recovered once, you will need to completely reroof or evaluate whether the roof is a candidate for a coating.
- The roof is structurally sound with no significant moisture or deterioration issues.
- Adding a solar reflective TPO or PVC surface to a dark roof is desired to help lower rooftop temperatures.
Get the single-ply recover brochure
For compatibility charts as well as more detail on how to evaluate the roof and install EverGuard® Fleece-back single-ply membrane, download our Fleece-back Recover brochure.
Ways to recover/application methods
An EverGuard® Fleece-back TPO or PVC recover can be installed mechanically with fasteners or with a Low Rise Foam (LRF) adhesive such as GAF LRF Adhesive XF. For your most cost-effective installation we recommend plates and fasteners.
Steps to recover an existing roof with LRF adhered fleece-back membrane
Step 1: Evaluate the roof
Perform moisture scan, check for structural deterioration, number of existing roofs, roof slope and taper, repairs, patches and blisters.
Step 2: Conduct an adhesion test
If the adhesive releases, consider mechanically attaching the membrane. For more details on how to conduct an adhesion test, please refer to gaf.com/everguard_adhered
Step 3: Attach the membrane
Follow LRF installation instructions found at gaf.com/everguard_adhered.
Steps to recover an existing roof with a mechanically attached fleeceback membrane
Step 1: Evaluate
Perform moisture scan, check for structural deterioration, number of existing roofs, roof slope and taper, repairs, patches and blisters.*
Step 2: Attach the membrane
Attach the membrane following fastener pattern and density codes for your region. Follow installation instructions found at gaf.com/everguard_mechanically attached.
* Depending on deck type a pull test may be required. Contact Design Services for more information.
Featured re-roof videos
Assessing the Roof for a Re-Cover
Determining the right options for an aging roof requires that you properly assess the existing assembly and condition.
Mod-Bit Recover Project Overview
Dave and Wally from GAF's "Roofing it Right" provide an overview on how to evaluate a roof, and demonstrate four different recover options.
Fleece-back TPO Re-Roof
Watch Dave and Wally from GAF's "Roofing it Right" demonstrate mechanically attaching Fleece-back TPO over a Modified Bitumen Roofing System.
TPO material calculator
Use this calculator to determine potential savings when using Everguard® Fleece-back TPO on a recover job.
Frequently asked questions
Depending on the condition of the existing roof, you can postpone the need for a roof tear-off — saving labor, reducing jobsite waste, and causing minimal disruption to building occupants — by recovering the existing roof with EverGuard® Fleece-back single-ply membrane. Recovering systems can qualify for a guarantee up to 20yrs.*
GAF recommends using EverGuard® Fleece-back TPO or PVC membrane along with GAF LRF Adhesive XF. Mechanically attached systems are also an option when recovering with fleeceback membranes.
Email Design Services for assistance with questions and resources for commercial roof recovers.
*For qualified systems only. Additional requirements apply. Contact GAF for more information.