ASTM D3617/D3617M-07(2015)e1
(Practice)Standard Practice for Sampling and Analysis of Built-Up Roof Systems During Application
Standard Practice for Sampling and Analysis of Built-Up Roof Systems During Application
ABSTRACT
This practice describes the standard procedure for sampling, analysis, and removal of specimens in built-up bituminous roof systems during application, but before the application of flood coating and top surfacing, for determining the approximate quantities of the components and the possible presence of moisture, or dry spots between plies, in the field. These components may be composed of insulation (when part of the roof membrane system), plies of roofing felt, interply layers of bituminous material, and top coating (if present, before any surfacing aggregate has been applied). Appropriate calculation procedures are also indicated herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is a guide for removing specimens for built-up bituminous roof systems during application, but before the application of flood coating and top surfacing, for determining the approximate quantities of the components and the possible presence of moisture, or dry spots between plies, in the field. Components may consist of:
1.1.1 Insulation, when part of the roof membrane system,
1.1.2 Plies of roofing felt,
1.1.3 Interply layers of bituminous material, and
1.1.4 Top coating, if present, before any surfacing aggregate has been applied.
1.2 This practice is applicable to both 914-mm [36-in.] and 1000-mm [39 3/8-in.] wide felt rolls.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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: D3617/D3617M − 07(Reapproved 2015)
Standard Practice for
Sampling and Analysis of Built-Up Roof Systems During
Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3617/D3617M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in June 2015.
1. Scope D226 Specification forAsphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used
in Roofing and Waterproofing
1.1 This practice is a guide for removing specimens for
D227 Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
built-upbituminousroofsystemsduringapplication,butbefore
Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
the application of flood coating and top surfacing, for deter-
D250 Standard Specification forAsphalt-SaturatedAsbestos
mining the approximate quantities of the components and the
Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing (Withdrawn
possible presence of moisture, or dry spots between plies, in
1991)
the field. Components may consist of:
D2178 Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing
1.1.1 Insulation, when part of the roof membrane system,
and Waterproofing
1.1.2 Plies of roofing felt,
D2626 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Or-
1.1.3 Interply layers of bituminous material, and
ganic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
1.1.4 Top coating, if present, before any surfacing aggregate
D3158 Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated Or-
has been applied.
ganic Felt Used in Roofing (Withdrawn 1983)
1.2 This practice is applicable to both 914-mm [36-in.] and
D3378 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated As-
1000-mm [39 ⁄8-in.] wide felt rolls.
bestos Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing (Withdrawn
1985)
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3. Sampling
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3.1 Unless otherwise specified, take at least one specimen
2 2
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance for each separate roof, plus one for each 929 m [10 000 ft ];
with the standard. take specimens at random.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.2 Take additional specimens in which deficiencies are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the indicated in the membrane to determine the extent of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- deficient area.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Test Specimen
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Sweep the surface of the membrane clean where each
2. Referenced Documents
test specimen will be taken.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 For determining approximate quantities of components,
cut a 300- by 300-mm [12- by 12-in.] specimen from the
membrane using a template (Fig. 1).
ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD08onRoofingand 4.2.1 If the membrane is adhered to the insulation, remove
Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing
the membrane with the adhering insulation.
Membrane Systems.
4.2.2 If the membrane is adhered directly to the roof deck,
Current edition approved June 15, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally
estimate the quantity of bitumen remaining on the deck after
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D3617 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/D3617_D3617M-07R15E01.
the specimen is removed.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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Square (4.2) Rectangular (4.3)
Dimension
mm in. mm in.
A 300 12 100 4
B 300 12 1000 40
C 150 6 150 6
D 40 1.5 40 1.5
E 40 1.5 40 1.5
1 1
F3 ⁄8 3 ⁄8
FIG. 1 Dimensions of Templates for Roof Sampling
4.3 For the purpose of determining the felt spacing, cut a 6. Calculation (See Table 1 for Form and Sample
100- by 111-mm [4- by 44-in.] rectangular specimen from the Computation)
membrane, using a template (Fig. 1) placed at right angles to
6.1 Calculate the mass (weight) per unit area of the original
the long dimension of the felts.
specimen by dividing the specimen’s weight by its area (and
4.4 Identify each specimen by location and record the multiplying by 100 if U.S. customary units are used).
presence of insulation or the estimated quantity of bitumen
6.2 Divide the sum of the individual felt areas by the area of
remaining on the deck.
the original specimen, and record as the “number of plies.”
4.5 If practicable, return the cut membrane specimen to its
6.3 Calculate the mass per unit area of the saturated felts in
original location in the roof. Make adequate repairs to the
the original specimen by dividing the individual felt areas by
roofing system, using at least the same number of felt plies as
the area of the original specimen, and then multiplying by the
the original roof membrane after testing.
following values. Add the masses per unit area for each felt to
find the total mass per unit area of the original felts. If all the
5. Procedure
plies are the same, multiply the assumed felt mass per unit area
5.1 Remove insulation fully from the 300- by 300-mm [12-
by the number of plies (6.2). Use manufacturer’s information
by12-in.]specimen,ifpresent,beingcarefultoremoveaslittle for components not within the scope of the following specifi-
bituminous material as possible or leave the insulation in place
cations:
2 2
and later use manufacturer’s information to correct for its 6.3.1 Sp
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Designation: D3617 − 07 D3617/D3617M − 07 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Practice for
Sampling and Analysis of Built-Up Roof Systems During
Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3617;D3617/D3617M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in June 2015.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice is a guide for removing specimens for built-up bituminous roof systems during application, but before the
application of flood coating and top surfacing, for determining the approximate quantities of the components and the possible
presence of moisture, or dry spots between plies, in the field. Components may consist of:
1.1.1 Insulation, when part of the roof membrane system,
1.1.2 Plies of roofing felt,
1.1.3 Interply layers of bituminous material, and
1.1.4 Top coating, if present, before any surfacing aggregate has been applied.
1.2 This practice is applicable to both 914-mm (36-in.)[36-in.] and 1000-mm (39[39 ⁄8-in.)-in.] wide felt rolls.
1.3 The values stated in either SI (metric) units units or inch-pound units are to be regarded as the separately as standard. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D226 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D227 Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D250 Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Asbestos Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing (Withdrawn 1991)
D2178 Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D2626 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
D3158 Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Used in Roofing (Withdrawn 1983)
D3378 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Asbestos Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing (Withdrawn 1985)
3. Sampling
3.1 Unless otherwise specified, take at least one specimen for each separate roof, plus one for each 929 m (10 000 [10 000
ft );]; take specimens at random.
3.2 Take additional specimens in which deficiencies are indicated in the membrane to determine the extent of the deficient area.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing
Membrane Systems.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007June 15, 2015. Published June 2007June 2015. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20022007 as
D3617 – 02.D3617 – 07. DOI: 10.1520/D3617-07.10.1520/D3617_D3617M-07R15E01.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4. Test Specimen
4.1 Sweep the surface of the membrane clean where each test specimen will be taken.
4.2 For determining approximate quantities of components, cut a 300- by 300-mm (12-[12- by 12-in.)12-in.] specimen from the
membrane using a template (Fig. 1).
4.2.1 If the membrane is adhered to the insulation, remove the membrane with the adhering insulation.
4.2.2 If the membrane is adhered directly to the roof deck, estimate the quantity of bitumen remaining on the deck after the
specimen is removed.
4.3 For the purpose of determining the felt spacing, cut a 100- by 111-mm (4-[4- by 44-in.)44-in.] rectangular specimen from
the membrane, using a template (Fig. 1) placed at right angles to the long dimension of the felts.
4.4 Identify each specimen by location and record the presence of insulation or the estimated quantity of bitumen remaining on
the deck.
4.5 If practicable, return the cut membrane specimen to its original location in the roof. Make adequate repairs to the roofing
system, using at least the same number of felt plies as the original roof membrane after testing.
5. Procedure
5.1 Remove insulation fully from the 300- by 300-mm (12-[12- by 12-in.)12-in.] specimen, if present, being careful to remove
as little bituminous material as possible or leave the insulation in place and later use manufacturer’s information to correct for its
weight. Determine the area of the specimen from three different measurements in each direction and weigh.
5.2 Measure the individual felts and calculate the area of each ply as in 5.1 (as a result of lapping not all plies will be the same
size as the original specimen).
5.3 Visually check along the sample edges for moisture within the membrane and skips or dry spots between layers of felt.
5.4 Determine the number of plies and lap spacing by visual examination of the 100- by 1118-mm (4-[4- by 44-in.)44-in.]
specimen, if lap spacing is desired.
6. Calculation (See Table 1 for Form and Sample Computation)
6.1 Calculate the mass (weight) per unit area of the original specimen by dividing the specimen’s weight by its area (and
multiplying by 100 if U.S. customary units are used).
6.2 Divide the sum of the individual felt areas by the area of the original specimen, and record as the “number of plies.”
Square (4.2) Rectangular (4.3)
Dimension
mm in. mm in.
A 300 12 100
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