ASTM D1079-18

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2018
• ICS: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.01 - Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1079-16 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Replaced By: ASTM D1079-18e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7505/D7505M-17(2023) - Standard Specification for Self-Adhesive Polyester Fabric Reinforced Polymer-Modified Asphalt Steep Slope Roll Roofing Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D2178/D2178M-15a(2021) - Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D3018/D3018M-22 - Standard Specification for Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7832/D7832M-14(2021) - Standard Guide for Performance Attributes of Waterproofing Membranes Applied to Below-Grade Walls / Vertical Surfaces (Enclosing Interior Spaces)
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7425/D7425M-13(2019) - Standard Specification for Spray Polyurethane Foam Used for Roofing Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D227/D227M-03(2018) - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D226/D226M-17(2023) - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D8257/D8257M-22 - Standard Specification for Mechanically Attached Polymeric Roof Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D6381/D6381M-15(2020) - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Asphalt Shingle Mechanical Uplift Resistance
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D6221/D6221M-00(2021) - Standard Specification for Reinforced Bituminous Flashing Sheets for Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7636/D7636M-11(2019) - Standard Practice for Sampling and Analysis of Modified Bitumen Roof Systems
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D8530/D8530M-23 - Standard Guide for the Selection and Use of Waterstops
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D5869/D5869M-07a(2023) - Standard Practice for Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1079 −18
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Roofing and Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1079; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Referenced Documents alligatoring—the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a
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built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an
1.1 ASTM Standards:
alligator’s hide; the cracks may not extend through the
C33/C33MSpecification for Concrete Aggregates
surfacing bitumen.
C591Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
anionic emulsion—an emulsion in which the emulsifying
C1289Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanu-
system establishes a predominance of negative charges on
rate Thermal Insulation Board
the discontinuous phase.
D312/D312MSpecification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of
D450/D450M Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in
material applied per unit area.
Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
D698Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
artificial weathering, v—exposure to conditions, which may
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istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft (600
be cyclic, involving temperature, relative humidity, radiant
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kN-m/m ))
energy,and/oranyotherconditionsorpollutantsfoundinthe
D1557Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
atmosphere in various geographical areas, which may accel-
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istics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft
erate changes in properties of materials over those of natural
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(2,700 kN-m/m ))
weather conditions.
D2822/D2822MSpecification for Asphalt Roof Cement,
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asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
Asbestos-Containing (Withdrawn 2016)
D4586/D4586MSpecification for Asphalt Roof Cement,
asphalt—adarkbrowntoblackcementitiousmaterialinwhich
Asbestos-Free
the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in
D6136/D6136MTest Method for Kerosine Number of Un-
nature or are obtained in petroleum processing.
saturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air
2. Terminology
throughmoltenasphaltatanelevatedtemperaturetoraiseits
softening point and modify other properties.
2.1 Definitions:
accelerated weathering, v—the exposure of a specimen to a
asphaltene—a high molecular weight hydrocarbon fraction
specifiedtestenvironmentforaspecifiedtimewiththeintent
precipitated from asphalt by a designated paraffinic naphtha
of producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to
solvent at a specified temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio.
actual weathering.
DISCUSSION—The asphaltene fraction should be identified by the
temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio used.
aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn
gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof; (2) any granular
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
mineral material.
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but
RoofingandWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.01
on Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial. requires mechanical manipulation to apply.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2018. Published January 2019. Originally
asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D1079–16. DOI:
10.1520/D1079-18.
formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
throughout its mass a minor amount of asphalt.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt,
the ASTM website.
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solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers, or both. See
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. Specifications D2822/D2822M and D4586/D4586M.
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asphalt roof cement, n—see flashing cement. bond—the adhesive and cohesive forces holding two roofing
components in intimate contact.
asphalt, steam blown—anasphaltproducedbyblowingsteam
through molten asphalt to modify its properties. brooming—embedding a ply by using a broom to smooth it
out and ensure con
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Designation: D1079 − 16 D1079 − 18
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Roofing and Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1079; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Referenced Documents
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
C33C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C591 Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
C1289 Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board
D312D312/D312M Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D450D450/D450M Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
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D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft (600 kN-m/m ))
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D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft (2,700
3
kN-m/m ))
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D2822D2822/D2822M Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Containing (Withdrawn 2016)
D4022 Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing
D4586D4586/D4586M Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free
D6136D6136/D6136M Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated (Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
2. Terminology
2.1 Definitions:
accelerated weathering, v—the exposure of a specimen to a specified test environment for a specified time with the intent of
producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to actual weathering.
aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof; (2) any granular mineral
material.
alligatoring—the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligator’s hide;
the cracks may not extend through the surfacing bitumen.
anionic emulsion—an emulsion in which the emulsifying system establishes a predominance of negative charges on the
discontinuous phase.
application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of material applied per unit area.
artificial weathering, v—exposure to conditions, which may be cyclic, involving temperature, relative humidity, radiant energy,
and/or any other conditions or pollutants found in the atmosphere in various geographical areas, which may accelerate changes
in properties of materials over those of natural weather conditions.
asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
asphalt—a dark brown to black cementitious material in which the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in nature
or are obtained in petroleum processing.
asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air through molten asphalt at an elevated temperature to raise its softening
point and modify other properties.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.01 on
Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016Dec. 15, 2018. Published March 2016January 2019. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 20132016 as
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D1079 – 13D1079 – 16. . DOI: 10.1520/D1079-16.10.1520/D1079-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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asphaltene—a high molecular weight hydrocarbon fraction precipitated from asphalt by a designated paraffinic naphtha solvent
at a specified temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio.
DISCUSSION—
The asphaltene fraction should be identified by the temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio used.
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but requires
mechanical manipulation to apply.
asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing throughout its mass
a m
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