ASTM D1079-16

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2016
• 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 D1079-13e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Replaced By: ASTM D1079-18 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D6630/D6630M-16(2022) - Standard Guide for Low-Slope Insulated Roof Membrane Assembly Performance
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) - Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D7119/D7119M-21 - Standard Guide for Sampling Spray Polyurethane Foam and Coating in Roofing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6509/D6509M-16(2023) - Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Base Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6164/D6164M-21 - Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM C836/C836M-18(2022) - Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D226/D226M-17(2023) - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6451/D6451M-99(2021) - Standard Guide for Application of Asphalt-Based Protection Board
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6694/D6694M-15(2023) - Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Silicone Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D8530/D8530M-23 - Standard Guide for the Selection and Use of Waterstops
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• 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-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6356/D6356M-98(2018) - Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Gas Generation of Aluminum Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D7186-14(2021) - Standard Practice for Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1079 −16
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
C33Specification 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.
D312Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of
D450Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
material applied per unit area.
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
eratechangesinpropertiesofmaterialsoverthoseofnatural
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(2,700 kN-m/m ))
weather conditions.
D2822Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
Containing
D4022Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos
asphalt—adarkbrowntoblackcementitiousmaterialinwhich
Containing
the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in
D4586Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
nature or are obtained in petroleum processing.
Free
D6136Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air
throughmoltenasphaltatanelevatedtemperaturetoraiseits
(Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
softening point and modify other properties.
2. Terminology
asphaltene—a high molecular weight hydrocarbon fraction
2.1 Definitions:
precipitated from asphalt by a designated paraffinic naphtha
accelerated weathering, v—the exposure of a specimen to a
solvent at a specified temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio.
specifiedtestenvironmentforaspecifiedtimewiththeintent
DISCUSSION—The asphaltene fraction should be identified by the
of producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to
temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio used.
actual weathering.
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof; (2) any granular
mineral material.
asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded
mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on requires mechanical manipulation to apply.
RoofingandWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.01
asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock
on Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally
formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing
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approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D1079–13 . DOI:
throughout its mass a minor amount of asphalt.
10.1520/D1079-16.
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asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers, or both. See
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Specifications D2822 and D4586.
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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
brooming—embedding a ply by using a broom to smooth it
through molten asphalt to modify its properties.
out and ensure contact with the adhesive under the ply.
backnailing—the practice of blind-nailing roofing felts to a
built
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Designation: D1079 − 13 D1079 − 16
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. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—The terms “seal” and “sealant” were editorially added in March 2013.
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 ))
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D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft (2,700
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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—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.
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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 March 1, 2013Feb. 1, 2016. Published March 2013March 2016. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 20102013 as
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D1079 – 10.D1079 – 13 . DOI: 10.1520/D1079-13E01.10.1520/D1079-16.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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.
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 minor amount of asphalt.
asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt, solvents
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