ASTM D371-89(1996)

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules; Wide Selvage (Withdrawn 2002)

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers asphalt roofing in sheet form, 36 in. (914 mm) in width, or other widths agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier, composed of asphalt-saturated organic felt with approximately half the width of the weather side coated with asphalt and surfaced with mineral granules, for use as a cap sheet in the construction of built-up roofs.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.>

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1988
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.02 - Steep Roofing Products and Assemblies

Standards Content (Sample)

Designation: D 371 – 89 (Reapproved 1996)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral
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Granules; Wide Selvage
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 371; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 5. Materials and Manufacture
1.1 This specification covers asphalt roofing in sheet form, 5.1 In the process of manufacture, a single thickness of dry
36 in. (914 mm) in width, or other widths agreed upon between felt shall first be saturated with asphalt; then approximately
the purchaser and the supplier, composed of asphalt-saturated half the width of the weather side shall be coated with asphaltic
organic felt with approximately half the width of the weather material and surfaced with mineral granules. The reverse side
side coated with asphalt and surfaced with mineral granules, of the sheet may or may not be coated; if coated, it shall be
for use as a cap sheet in the construction of built-up roofs. covered with a suitable material to prevent sticking in the roll.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the 5.2 The felt shall be produced from vegetable or animal
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the fibers, or mixtures thereof. The surface of the felt shall be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- uniform and relatively smooth. Upon splitting or tearing on the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- bias, the felt shall appear reasonably free of lumps or particles
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. of foreign substances.
5.3 The asphaltic material used to coat the sheet may be
2. Referenced Documents
compounded with a fine mineral stabilizer substantially in-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
soluble in water.
D 146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-
6. Physical Requirements
Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Wa-
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terproofing
6.1 The finished product shall neither crack nor be so sticky
D 228 Test Methods for Asphalt Roll Roofing, Cap Sheets,
as to cause tearing or material damage upon being unrolled at
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and Shingles
ambient temperatures above 50°F (10°C).
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,
6.2 Pliability at 77°F (25°C)—At least eight strips out of
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and Bituminous Materials
ten from the granule-surfaced portion of the sheet shall not
crack when tested in accordance with Test Methods D 228,
3. Terminology
Section 17.
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer
6.3 Behavior on Heating to 176°F (80°C) for 2 h—There
to Terminology D 1079.
shall be no more than 1.5 % volatile loss, and the granular
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surfacing shall not slide more than ⁄16 in. (2 mm) when tested
4. Classification
in accordance with Test Methods D 228, Section 18.
4.1 Material covered by this specification is of two types:
4.1.1 Type I, having a minimum mass per unit area of 37.0
7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
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lb/100 ft (1806 g/m ).
7.1 Width—The material shall be put up in rolls and shall be
4.1.2 Type II, having a minimum mass per unit area of 46.3
36 in. (914 mm) 6 0.7 % wide, unless another width is agreed
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lb/100 ft (2260 g/m ).
upon between the purchaser and the supplier.
4.1.3 Type III, having a minimum mass per unit area of 35.5
7.1.1 The coated and granule-surfaced portion of the
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lb/100 ft (1733 g/m ).
weather side shall have a uniform, minimum width of 17 in.
4.1.4 Type IV, having a minimum mass per unit area of 42.8
(432 mm) for the standard 36-in. (914-mm) wide sheet, or as
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lb/100 ft (2090 g/m ).
agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier. For other
sheet widths, the coated and granule-surfaced portion shall
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have a minimum width of one half the sheet width minus 1 in.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on
Roofing, Waterproofing and Bituminous Materials, and is the direct responsibility of
(25 mm).
Subcommittee D08.02 on Prepared Roofing, Shingles, and Siding Materials.
7.1.2 When the surfaced portion of the weather side exceeds
Current edition approved April 4, 1989. Published May 1989. Originally
the minimum width, the sheet shall be marked with a conspicu-
published as D 371 – 33 T. Last previous edition D 371 – 80 (1984).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04. ous mopping line located from the exposed weather edge a
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