ASTM D1079-10

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2010
• 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 D1079-09 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D1079-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D3161/D3161M-20 - Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Steep Slope Roofing Products (Fan-Induced Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D8425-22 - Standard Guide for the Use of Sodium Bentonite Needle-Punched Geotextile Waterproofing Systems with Cast-in-Place Concrete Below-Grade Foundation Construction
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6380/D6380M-03(2022) - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D3909/D3909M-22 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E241-20 - Standard Guide for Limiting Water-Induced Damage to Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) - Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6152/D6152M-12(2018) - Standard Specification for SEBS-Modified Mopping Asphalt Used in Roofing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D228/D228M-21 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling, Testing, and Analysis of Asphalt Roll Roofing, Cap Sheets, and Shingles Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6163/D6163M-21 - Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6622/D6622M-20 - Standard Guide for Application of Fully Adhered Hot-Applied Reinforced Waterproofing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D7349/D7349M-15(2019) - Standard Test Method for Determining the Capability of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials to Seal Around Fasteners
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D8530/D8530M-23 - Standard Guide for the Selection and Use of Waterstops
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D1668/D1668M-97a(2021) - Standard Specification for Glass Fabrics (Woven and Treated) for Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1079 −10
StandardTerminology 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 aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn
gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof;
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
(2) any granular mineral material.
C33Specification for Concrete Aggregates
alligatoring—the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a
C591Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular
built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
alligator’s hide; the cracks may not extend through the
C1289Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanu-
surfacing bitumen.
rate Thermal Insulation Board
D312Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
anionic emulsion—an emulsion in which the emulsifying
D450Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
system establishes a predominance of negative charges on
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
the discontinuous phase.
D698Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
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application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of
istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
3
material applied per unit area.
kN-m/m ))
D1557Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
artificial weathering, v—exposure to conditions, which may
3
istics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft
be cyclic, involving temperature, relative humidity, radiant
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(2,700 kN-m/m ))
energy,and/oranyotherconditionsorpollutantsfoundinthe
D2822Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
atmosphere in various geographical areas, which may accel-
Containing
eratechangesinpropertiesofmaterialsoverthoseofnatural
D4022Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos
weather conditions.
Containing
asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
D4586Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
Free
asphalt—adarkbrowntoblackcementitiousmaterialinwhich
D6136Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated
the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in
(Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
nature or are obtained in petroleum processing.
asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air
2. Terminology
throughmoltenasphaltatanelevatedtemperaturetoraiseits
2.1 Definitions:
softening point and modify other properties.
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.
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
RoofingandWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.01
asphalt, steam blown—anasphaltproducedbyblowingsteam
on Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial.
through molten asphalt to modify its properties.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D1079–09. DOI:
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
10.1520/D1079-10.
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asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. requires mechanical manipulation to apply.
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asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock
formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing
throughout its mass a minor amount of asphalt.
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asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt, blueberry—See strawberry.
solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers, or both. See
bond—the adhesive and cohesive forces holding two roofing
Specifications D2822 and D4586.
components in intimate contact.
asphalt roof cement, n—see flashing cement.
brooming—embedding a ply by using a broom to smooth it
out and ensure contact wit
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Designation:D1079–09 Designation: D1079 – 10
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
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C591 Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
C1289 Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board
D312 Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D450 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 ))
3
D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft (2,700
3
kN-m/m ))
D2822 Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Containing
D4022 Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing
D4586 Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free
D6136 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—thecrackingofthesurfacingbitumenonabuilt-uproof,producingapatternofcrackssimilartoanalligator’shide;
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.
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.
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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 JulySept. 1, 2009.2010. PublishedAugust 2009.September 2010. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 20082009 as
D1079–08a.D1079–09. DOI: 10.1520/D1079-109.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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asphalt, steam blown—an asphalt produced by blowing steam through molten asphalt to modify its properties.
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)—anaturallyoccurringrockformation,usuallylimestoneorsandstone,containingthroughoutitsmass
a minor amount of asphalt.
asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt, solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers,
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