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Adhesives, Cements, and Primers

Family Description: We provide an extensive line of adhesives and cements for all roof types. Our selection includes sealants, cleaners and primers for every step of the installation process.
We have products designed to meet specific regional regulations and environmental requirements, work with different substrates and, in some cases, be used with multiple membranes.

We provide an extensive line of adhesives and cements for all roof types. Our selection includes sealants, cleaners and primers for every step of the installation process.
We have products designed to meet specific regional regulations and environmental requirements, work with different substrates and, in some cases, be used with multiple membranes.

Products

Adhesives

DynaSet 1K
DynaSet 1K is a one-part, solvent-free, moisture-curing adhesive designed to adhere JM SBS membranes to approved substrates.
JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush
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. JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive can also be used as a primer for JM Self Adhered Vapor Barriers.
JM EPDM Water Based Membrane Adhesive
JM EPDM Water Based Membrane Adhesive is used for adhering JM EPDM membrane to approved roofing substrates.
JM LVOC Membrane Adhesive - TPO and EPDM
JM LVOC Membrane Adhesive is a one-part, low VOC synthetic polymer-based membrane adhesive.
JM Membrane Bonding Adhesive - TPO and EPDM
JM Membrane Bonding Adhesive is used for adhering JM TPO and EPDM membranes to approved substrates.
JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive
JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive is a polyurethane adhesive for attaching insulation/cover boards to the roof deck or other insulation boards.
JM PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush
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.
JM PVC Membrane Adhesive LVOC
JM PVC Membrane Adhesive LVOC is a polymer-based adhesive for adhering smooth-backed PVC membranes to approved substrates.
JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive
Our JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive allows for great vertical-wall application, offers a color change indicator, and new and improved spreadability to be used to adhere JM PVC membranes.
JM QuickFoam Adhesive
JM QuickFoam® Adhesive is a two-component, low-rise, polyurethane foam adhesive for attaching fleece-backed single ply membranes to insulation boards or direct to deck.
JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive - RSUA
JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive is a two-component polyurethane adhesive.
JM TPO 1168 Membrane Adhesive
JM TPO 1168 Membrane Adhesive is used for adhering JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes to approved substrates. Do not use on fleece-backed membranes at any time.
JM TPO Water Based Membrane Adhesive
JM TPO Water Based Membrane Adhesive is a polymeric adhesive designed for bonding TPO membranes to approved roofing substrates.
JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive
JM Two-Part UIA is a Two-part cold-application adhesive used to adhere insulation board products to approved roofing substrates, and insulation to insulation.
JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive (UIA) Canister
JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive (UIA) Canister is 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.
MBR Bonding Adhesive
MBR® Bonding Adhesive is a two-part, solvent free, elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS modified bitumen roof membranes.
MBR Cold Application Adhesive
MBR® Cold Application is an elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS and APP modified bitumen membranes.
Premium Cold Application Adhesive
Premium Cold Application Adhesive is a one-part, elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS modified bitumen roof membranes.

Cements

Bestile Utility Cement
Bestile™ Utility Cement is used 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.
MBR Flashing Cement Base and Activator
MBR® Flashing Cement Base and Activator is a liquid-applied flashing material for bituminous systems and the PermaFlash™ Bituminous Flashing System.
MBR Utility Cement
MBR® Utility Cement is a one-part, asphalt-based, trowel-grade mastic for use in flashing details for bituminous roofing systems.

Primers

Asphalt Primer
One-part, specification grade, penetrating priming solution for multiple substrates prior to the application of a bituminous roofing system.
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus is used to prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products.
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus Low VOC
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus (Low VOC) is used to prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products.
JM Single Ply Membrane Primer - Low VOC
JM Single Ply Membrane Primer (LVOC) is a synthetic polymer-based Primer for JM TPO and EPDM Membrane surfaces.
JM TPO Membrane Primer
JM TPO Membrane Primer is a one-part membrane primer used to prepare surface for adhering TPO peel and stick products.
SA Primer
SA Primer is composed of SBS synthetic rubbers, adhesive enhancing resins and volatile solvents.
SA Primer Low VOC
SA Primer Low VOC is composed of SBS synthetic rubber and adhesive-enhancing resins.
TruGround Conductive Primer
TruGround® Conductive Primer by Detec Systems is a water-based conductive primer which enables Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) of conventional roofing assemblies in construction and during the life of the building.

Sealants

JM One-Part Pourable Sealer
JM One-Part Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.
JM PVC Edge Sealant
JM PVC Edge Sealant is a liquid thermoplastic compound placed at the edge of PVC membrane seams.
JM Single Ply LVOC Caulk
Single Ply LVOC Caulk is used to seal flashing terminations, peel and stick products, and exposed edges of JM membrane cement splices.
JM Single Ply Sealing Mastic
Single Ply Sealing Mastic is used to seal JM Single Ply membranes to terminations and other penetrations.
JM TPO LVOC Edge Sealant
TPO LVOC Edge Sealant is used to seal cut edges of JM TPO membranes.
JM Two-Part Pourable Sealer
JM Two-Part Pourable Sealer is a two-part sealant used as a penetration pocket filler.

Cleaners

JM Single Ply Membrane Cleaner - Low VOC
Single Ply Membrane Cleaner is used 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.
JM TPO Membrane Cleaner
TPO Membrane Cleaner is a one-part solvent cleaner used to remove dirt, asphalt or other contaminants from TPO membranes.
JM Weathered Membrane Cleaner
JM Weathered Membrane Cleaner cleans the release agent and dirt from JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes.

Adhesives

DynaSet 1K
DynaSet 1K is a one-part, solvent-free, moisture-curing adhesive designed to adhere JM SBS membranes to approved substrates.
JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush
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. JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive can also be used as a primer for JM Self Adhered Vapor Barriers.
JM EPDM Water Based Membrane Adhesive
JM EPDM Water Based Membrane Adhesive is used for adhering JM EPDM membrane to approved roofing substrates.
JM LVOC Membrane Adhesive - TPO and EPDM
JM LVOC Membrane Adhesive is a one-part, low VOC synthetic polymer-based membrane adhesive.
JM Membrane Bonding Adhesive - TPO and EPDM
JM Membrane Bonding Adhesive is used for adhering JM TPO and EPDM membranes to approved substrates.
JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive
JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive is a polyurethane adhesive for attaching insulation/cover boards to the roof deck or other insulation boards.
JM PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush
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.
JM PVC Membrane Adhesive LVOC
JM PVC Membrane Adhesive LVOC is a polymer-based adhesive for adhering smooth-backed PVC membranes to approved substrates.
JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive
Our JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive allows for great vertical-wall application, offers a color change indicator, and new and improved spreadability to be used to adhere JM PVC membranes.
JM QuickFoam Adhesive
JM QuickFoam® Adhesive is a two-component, low-rise, polyurethane foam adhesive for attaching fleece-backed single ply membranes to insulation boards or direct to deck.
JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive - RSUA
JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive is a two-component polyurethane adhesive.
JM TPO 1168 Membrane Adhesive
JM TPO 1168 Membrane Adhesive is used for adhering JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes to approved substrates. Do not use on fleece-backed membranes at any time.
JM TPO Water Based Membrane Adhesive
JM TPO Water Based Membrane Adhesive is a polymeric adhesive designed for bonding TPO membranes to approved roofing substrates.
JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive
JM Two-Part UIA is a Two-part cold-application adhesive used to adhere insulation board products to approved roofing substrates, and insulation to insulation.
JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive (UIA) Canister
JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive (UIA) Canister is 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.
MBR Bonding Adhesive
MBR® Bonding Adhesive is a two-part, solvent free, elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS modified bitumen roof membranes.
MBR Cold Application Adhesive
MBR® Cold Application is an elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS and APP modified bitumen membranes.
Premium Cold Application Adhesive
Premium Cold Application Adhesive is a one-part, elastomeric cold-application adhesive for installing SBS modified bitumen roof membranes.

Cements

Bestile Utility Cement
Bestile™ Utility Cement is used 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.
MBR Flashing Cement Base and Activator
MBR® Flashing Cement Base and Activator is a liquid-applied flashing material for bituminous systems and the PermaFlash™ Bituminous Flashing System.
MBR Utility Cement
MBR® Utility Cement is a one-part, asphalt-based, trowel-grade mastic for use in flashing details for bituminous roofing systems.

Primers

Asphalt Primer
One-part, specification grade, penetrating priming solution for multiple substrates prior to the application of a bituminous roofing system.
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus is used to prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products.
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus Low VOC
JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus (Low VOC) is used to prime JM EPDM membrane surfaces for adhering JM EPDM Tape and Peel and Stick products.
JM Single Ply Membrane Primer - Low VOC
JM Single Ply Membrane Primer (LVOC) is a synthetic polymer-based Primer for JM TPO and EPDM Membrane surfaces.
JM TPO Membrane Primer
JM TPO Membrane Primer is a one-part membrane primer used to prepare surface for adhering TPO peel and stick products.
SA Primer
SA Primer is composed of SBS synthetic rubbers, adhesive enhancing resins and volatile solvents.
SA Primer Low VOC
SA Primer Low VOC is composed of SBS synthetic rubber and adhesive-enhancing resins.
TruGround Conductive Primer
TruGround® Conductive Primer by Detec Systems is a water-based conductive primer which enables Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) of conventional roofing assemblies in construction and during the life of the building.

Sealants

JM One-Part Pourable Sealer
JM One-Part Pourable Sealer is used as a penetration pocket filler.
JM PVC Edge Sealant
JM PVC Edge Sealant is a liquid thermoplastic compound placed at the edge of PVC membrane seams.
JM Single Ply LVOC Caulk
Single Ply LVOC Caulk is used to seal flashing terminations, peel and stick products, and exposed edges of JM membrane cement splices.
JM Single Ply Sealing Mastic
Single Ply Sealing Mastic is used to seal JM Single Ply membranes to terminations and other penetrations.
JM TPO LVOC Edge Sealant
TPO LVOC Edge Sealant is used to seal cut edges of JM TPO membranes.
JM Two-Part Pourable Sealer
JM Two-Part Pourable Sealer is a two-part sealant used as a penetration pocket filler.

Cleaners

JM Single Ply Membrane Cleaner - Low VOC
Single Ply Membrane Cleaner is used 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.
JM TPO Membrane Cleaner
TPO Membrane Cleaner is a one-part solvent cleaner used to remove dirt, asphalt or other contaminants from TPO membranes.
JM Weathered Membrane Cleaner
JM Weathered Membrane Cleaner cleans the release agent and dirt from JM TPO and JM EPDM membranes.

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All Season Sprayable Adhesive

This all season sprayable adhesive keeps your crew working quicker through all the seasons. It has the unique ability to flash off at temperatures as low as 25 degrees allowing for productive roofing installs in colder weather.

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Installation

All Season Sprayable Adhesive Installation

Learn how to properly install a TPO or EPDM membrane system using our All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive.

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Assembly

All Season Sprayable Adhesive Assembly

Learn the proper assembly to get you started using our All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive.

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Aprenda cómo instalar correctamente un sistema de membrana de TPO o EPDM utilizando nuestro All Season Sprayable Adhesive.

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In Depth: PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive

Learn the ins and outs of our PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive for all you need to know to adhere your next PVC job.

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On The Roof: PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive

Learn how to properly install the membrane system with our PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive.

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Project Considerations

October 9, 2023

Roofing Adhesives – Pick it Right to Stick it Right

One of the most fundamental decisions to make with a commercial roofing system is whether to use a ballasted system, a mechanically fastened system, or an adhered system. Each choice has its own pros and cons, and each is well suited to serve different situations, but adhered systems are often chosen for their light weight and proven performance. If that’s the case with a roof you are working on, then understanding how it is properly adhered is critically important.

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July 1, 2023

Best Practices for Adhered Commercial Roofing

While mechanically attached roofs are appropriate for certain applications, adhesives are a great way to secure low-slope roofing systems. Adhesives offer a number of benefits including longevity, durability and aesthetics..

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November 11, 2020

The Advantages of Adhered Single Ply Roofing Systems

Johns Manville adhesives accommodate a great array of roofing substrates and situations, including those involving tight workspaces, tight timelines or weather. When using TPO, PVC, EPDM, fleece-backed membranes or self-adhered products, there is a corresponding JM adhesive solution to fulfill your roofing needs.

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April, 9 2020

JM Doubles Down on One-Sided Application

Learn about JM's water-based adhesive products, highlighting PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive. It covers better, it’s easier to install. As with our TPO Water Based Adhesive our PVC Water Based Adhesive features a color change indicator. Out of the can it is ready for one-sided wet. You can use the easy color change indicator when using this as a 2-sided adhesive when applied in a vertical application.

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Roofing Institute Contractor Training

Our JM approved contractors can take advantage of hands-on training and learn all the latest best practices for your profession through our learning program. As low-slope roof technology, materials and performance demands evolve, it is crucial to understand new materials and technologies. JM has built an education and development initiative that utilizes our over 160 years of experience in commercial roofing.

Training mechanically fastening TPO around a penetration.

BURSI for Design Professionals

Our BURSI® program, run by our Specifier Services Team offers customizable education programs that are certified by American Institute of Architects (AIA). We offer anything from one-hour “Lunch and Learns” to a 10-hour, multiple-day seminar. Our program is known as (BURSI) Better Understanding of Roofing Systems Institute. Please contact your local sales representative for more information on upcoming BURSI dates or visit our calendar to see the next educational seminar is in your area.

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Adhesives, Cements, Sealants and More

Adhesives, Cements, and Primers

Adhesives, Cements, and Primers

Products

Adhesives

DynaSet 1K

JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush

JM EPDM Water Based Membrane Adhesive

JM LVOC Membrane Adhesive - TPO and EPDM

JM Membrane Bonding Adhesive - TPO and EPDM

JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive

JM PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush

JM PVC Membrane Adhesive LVOC

JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive

JM QuickFoam Adhesive

JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive - RSUA

JM TPO 1168 Membrane Adhesive

JM TPO Water Based Membrane Adhesive

JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive

JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive (UIA) Canister

MBR Bonding Adhesive

MBR Cold Application Adhesive

Premium Cold Application Adhesive

Cements

Bestile Utility Cement

MBR Flashing Cement Base and Activator

MBR Utility Cement

Primers

Asphalt Primer

JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus

JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus Low VOC

JM Single Ply Membrane Primer - Low VOC

JM TPO Membrane Primer

SA Primer

SA Primer Low VOC

TruGround Conductive Primer

Sealants

JM One-Part Pourable Sealer

JM PVC Edge Sealant

JM Single Ply LVOC Caulk

JM Single Ply Sealing Mastic

JM TPO LVOC Edge Sealant

JM Two-Part Pourable Sealer

Cleaners

JM Single Ply Membrane Cleaner - Low VOC

JM TPO Membrane Cleaner

JM Weathered Membrane Cleaner

Adhesives

DynaSet 1K

JM All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush

JM EPDM Water Based Membrane Adhesive

JM LVOC Membrane Adhesive - TPO and EPDM

JM Membrane Bonding Adhesive - TPO and EPDM

JM One-Step Foamable Adhesive

JM PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive, Accessories, and Flush

JM PVC Membrane Adhesive LVOC

JM PVC Water Based Membrane Adhesive

JM QuickFoam Adhesive

JM Roofing System Urethane Adhesive - RSUA

JM TPO 1168 Membrane Adhesive

JM TPO Water Based Membrane Adhesive

JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive

JM Two-Part Urethane Insulation Adhesive (UIA) Canister

MBR Bonding Adhesive

MBR Cold Application Adhesive

Premium Cold Application Adhesive

Cements

Bestile Utility Cement

MBR Flashing Cement Base and Activator

MBR Utility Cement

Primers

Asphalt Primer

JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus

JM EPDM Tape Primer Plus Low VOC

JM Single Ply Membrane Primer - Low VOC

JM TPO Membrane Primer

SA Primer

SA Primer Low VOC

TruGround Conductive Primer

Sealants