Standard Practice for Application of Self-Adhering Modified Bituminous Waterproofing

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1.1 This practice covers the minimum installation recommendations for self-adhering modified bitumen sheets used in waterproofing.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, 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.

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Designation: D 6135 – 97
Standard Practice for
Application of Self-Adhering Modified Bituminous
Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6135; 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.
1. Scope 3.2.1 joint, n—the overlap of three intersecting sheets in the
membrane.
1.1 This practice covers the minimum installation recom-
mendations for self-adhering modified bitumen sheets used in
4. Significance and Use
waterproofing.
4.1 This practice outlines general procedures and precau-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions for the application of self-adhering modified bitumen
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
waterproofing systems used in new installations.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 This practice is not all-inclusive and is intended only to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
supplement detailed instructions from designers.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 Forthepurposeofthisapplicationpractice,thesubstrate
5. Delivery of Materials
is assumed to be structurally sound, sloped to drain, able to
5.1 Deliver materials in system supplier’s unopened con-
accept the weight of the membrane and other system materials,
tainers and packages.
and meets the local building code requirements. Similarly, all
5.2 All materials or material packaging must be marked
components of the waterproofing system are assumed to
clearly in a weather-resistant manner with type, stock, lot
comply with any federal, state, and local environmental regu-
number, and other pertinent information as required by pur-
lations, which may be in affect at the time of installation.
chaser.
Additional plies of membrane, expansion joints, insulation and
drainage layers are beyond the scope of this practice.
6. Storage and Handling
6.1 Store sheet materials in a horizontal position, elevated
2. Referenced Documents
off the ground and under protective waterproof coverings to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 prevent contamination of the sheet surfaces.
B 29 Specifications for Pig Lead
6.2 Store primer, surface conditioner, and mastic in tightly
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,
3 closed original containers at temperatures within the range
and Bituminous Materials
recommended by the system supplier. Protect primer, surface
D 5295 Guide for the Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for
3 conditioner, and mastic from moisture and potential sources of
Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
ignition.
D 5957 Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing
3 6.3 Bring the sheets to the job site in good condition, and
Installations
handle materials so as not to damage them.
2.2 Other Standard:
FMRC Approval Standard 4470
7. Environmental Conditions
7.1 Consult system supplier for any special application
3. Terminology
procedures when ambient temperatures are expected to be
3.1 Definitions: The terms used in this practice are defined
below 40°F (4.4°C).
in accordance with Terminology D 1079.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
8. Materials
8.1 Modified Bitumen Prefabricated Sheet—Self-adhering
modified bitumen sheet used in waterproofing.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-08 on Roofing,
Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of
8.2 Primer and Surface Conditioner—Material, to prepare
Subcommittee D08.22 on Waterproofing and Damproofing Systems.
the substrate to accept the membrane.
Current edition approved June 10, 1997. Published January 1998.
8.3 Liquid Membrane—Material for inside corner fillets,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04. reinforcements, and terminations.
Available from Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC), 1151 Boston
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D 6135
8.4 Mastic—Material for sealing patches and terminations. 10.3.2 Vertical:
8.5 Protection Board—Material to protect the membrane
10.3.2.1 Apply sheets vertically in lengths up to 8 ft. Lap all
from damage after installation.
edge seams minimum 2.5 in. On higher walls install sheets in
8.6 Mechanical Affıxments—The mechanical fasteners and
two or more lifts with the upper sheet overlapping the lower
stress distribution bar or strips specified for use in the system
sheet by at least 6 in. Membrane also may be installed
mustmeetthecorrosionguidelinesoutlinedinFMRCStandard
horizontally in shingle fashion. Seal or terminate the upper lift
4470.
by the end of each day.
10.3.2.2 Roll all membrane with a hand roller to adhere
9. Substrate Preparation
membrane to substrate.
9.1 Contaminants, such as dirt, debris, loose materials,
10.3.2.3 Terminate membrane a minimum of 12 in. above
moisture, or surface irregularities, which would interfere with
grade level with appropriate fasteners spaced 6 in. maximum
satisfactory installation of the system, shall be removed. See
on center. Press membrane firmly to the substrate. Seal
Guide D 5295 for surface preparation.
termination with mastic or liquid membrane. Cover termina-
9.2 Apply primer or surface conditioner at the system
tion with a counterflashing.
supplier’s recommended coverage rate. Allow primer or con-
10.3.2.4 Where vertical membrane meets horizontal sub-
ditioner to dry. Minimum drying time is 1 h.
strate extend vertical membrane onto horizontal minimum 6 in.
9.3 Areas must be covered with membrane on the same day
10.3.2.5 Terminate membrane at base of wall only if the
as the primer or conditioner is applied, or they must be
bottom elevation of the interior floor slab is a minimum of 12
reprimed or reconditioned.
in. above the footing. Seal termination w
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