ASTM D227-03

Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers coal-tar-saturated organic felt intended to be used with coal-tar pitches conforming to the appropriate requirements in the construction of built-up roofs and in the construction of waterproofing systems. In the process of manufacture, a single thickness of dry felt shall be saturated with refined coal-tar from which some of the more volatile constituents have been removed. The material shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed. Test methods shall be performed to determine the properties of the material.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers coal-tar-saturated organic felt that may be used with coal-tar pitches conforming to the appropriate requirements of Specification D 450 in the construction of built-up roofs and in the membrane system of waterproofing.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.04 - Felts, Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D227-97a - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D227/D227M-03(2011)e1 - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E108-20a - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D868-21 - Standard Practice for Determination of Degree of Bleeding of Traffic Paint
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D227 – 03
Standard Specification for
Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and
1
Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D227; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense. This specification replaces Federal specification
HH-R-595, Type 15C.
1. Scope 5. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements
1.1 This specification covers coal-tar-saturated organic felt 5.1 The material shall conform to the physical requirements
intended to be used with coal-tar pitches conforming to the prescribed in Table 1.
appropriate requirements of Specification D450 in the con- 5.2 The finished product shall not crack nor be so sticky as
struction of built-up roofs and in the construction of water- to cause tearing or other damage upon being unrolled at
proofing systems. temperatures between 10 and 60°C (50 and 140°F).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
6.1 The felt shall be saturated and shall show no unsaturated
only.
spots at any point upon cutting 50-mm (2-in.) wide strips at
2. Referenced Documents
random across the entire sheet and splitting them open to their
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2.1 ASTM Standards: full length.
D146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen- 6.2 The surface of the felt shall not be coated or covered
Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Wa- with talc or other substances that would tend to interfere with
terproofing adhesion between the felt and the plying cement.
D450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, 6.3 The finished material shall be free of visible external
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing defects such as holes, ragged or untrue edges, breaks, cracks,
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing tears, protuberances, and indentations.
3. Terminology 7. Sampling and Test Methods
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci- 7.1 Sample the material and determine the properties enu-
fication, refer to Terminology D1079. merated in this specification in accordance with Test Methods
D146.
4. Materials and Manufacture
8. Inspection
4.1 In the process of manufacture, a single thickness of dry
felt shall be saturated with refined coal-tar from which some of 8.1 Inspection—Inspection shall be in accordance with the
the more volatile constituents have been removed. requirements of this specification.
4.2 The felt shall be produced principally from organic 8.2 Inspection Alternatives—Alternative inspection require-
fibers or mixtures thereof. The surface of the felt shall be ments shall be determined by and as agreed upon between the
uniform and relatively smooth. Upon splitting or tearing on the purchaser and the supplier.
bias,thefeltshallappearreasonablyfreeoflumpsandparticles
9. Rejection and Resubmittal
of foreign substances.
9.1 Failure to Conform—Failure to conform to any of the
requirements as stated in this specification constitutes grounds
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
for rejection.
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.04
on Felts and Fabrics.
9.2 Rejection Redress—The supplier shall have the right to
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally
inspect the rejected materials. The supplier and the purchaser
approved in 1925. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D227 – 97a. DOI:
shall agree to the quantity of rolls deemed unacceptable. The
10.1520/D0227-03.
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supplier shall then have the right to submit the same number of
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D227 – 03
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
A
Width of roll, mm (in.) 914 (36) 6 0.7 %
Area of Roll as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller
2 2
Net mass of saturated felt, min, g/m (lb/100 ft ) 635 (13)
B
Moisture, at point of manufacture, max % 4.3
C
Average breaking strength, min, kN/m (lbf/in.) of width
Longitudinal (with the fiber grain) 5.3 (30)
Transverse (across the fiber grain) 2.6 (15)
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Pliability, 13 mm ( ⁄
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Designation:D227–97a Designation: D 227 – 03
Standard Specification for
Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and
1
Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 227; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense. This specification replaces Federal specification
HH-R-595, Type 15C.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers coal-tar-saturated organic felt intended to be used with coal-tar pitches conforming to the
appropriate requirements of Specification D 450 in the construction of built-up roofs and in the construction of waterproofing
systems.
1.2 The values stated in inch-poundSI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing
D 450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology D 1079.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 In the process of manufacture, a single thickness of dry felt shall be saturated with refined coal-tar from which some of the
more volatile constituents have been removed.
4.2 The felt shall be produced principally from organic fibers,fibers or mixtures thereof. The surface of the felt shall be uniform
and relatively smooth. Upon splitting or tearing on the bias, the felt shall appear reasonably free of lumps and particles of foreign
substances.
5. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements
5.1 The material shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
5.2 Thefinishedproductshallnotcracknorbesostickyastocausetearingorotherdamageuponbeingunrolledattemperatures
between 5010 and 140°F (1060°C (50 and 60°C). 140°F).
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
6.1 The felt shall be saturated and shall show no unsaturated spots at any point upon cutting 2-in. (50-mm)50-mm (2-in.) wide
strips at random across the entire sheet and splitting them open to their full length.
6.2 The surface of the felt shall not be coated or covered with talc or other substances that would tend to interfere with adhesion
between the felt and the plying cement.
6.3 The finished material shall be free of visible external defects such as holes, ragged or untrue edges, breaks, cracks, tears,
protuberances, and indentations.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.04 on Felts and Fabrics for Bituminous Roofing and Waterproofing.
Current edition approved July 10, 1997. Published January 1998. Originally published as D227–25T. Last previous editionD227–97.on Felts and Fabrics.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally approved in 1925. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D 227 – 97a.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
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D227–03
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
A
Width of roll,in. (mm) 36 (914) 6 0.7 %
A
Width of roll, mm (in.) 914 (36) 6 0.7 %
Area of Roll as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller
2 2
Net mass of saturated felt, min, lb/100 ft (g/m ) 13 (635)
2 2
Net mass of saturated felt, min, g/m (lb/100 ft ) 635 (13)
B
Moisture, at point of manufacture, max % 4.3
C
Average breaking strength, min,lbf/in. (kN/m) of width
C
Average breaking strength, min, kN/m (lbf/in.) of width
Longitudinal (with the fiber grain) 30 (5.3)
Longitudinal (with the fiber grain) 5.3 (30)
Transverse (across the fiber grain) 15 (2.6)
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