{"id":8365,"date":"2018-03-21T21:37:47","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T02:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iko.com\/comm\/?p=8365"},"modified":"2024-10-08T15:15:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T20:15:32","slug":"propane-torch-safety-for-roofers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iko.com\/comm\/blog\/propane-torch-safety-for-roofers\/","title":{"rendered":"Propane Torch Safety for Roofers [INFOGRAPHIC]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ease and durability of heat-welding systems make it an obvious choice for many commercial roofing jobs. Since working with modified bitumen membranes often requires the use of open-flame torches, it is the roofer\u2019s responsibility to put safety first throughout the application process. 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