Standard Guide for Application of Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings

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Designation: D 3805 – 97
Standard Guide for
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Application of Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3805; 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.
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1. Scope cation of Surface Coatings
1.1 This guide covers the application methods for Specifi-
3. Significance and Use
cation D 2824 Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings,
3.1 Asphalt-based, solvent-type, fibered or nonfibered,
Non-Fibered (Type I), Asbestos Fibered (Type II), and Fibered
aluminum-pigmented roof coatings are used as a protective
without Asbestos (Type III), for application on asphalt built-up
coating for solar reflection to prolong the life of roofing
roof membranes, modified bitumen roof membranes, bitumi-
materials or where decorative qualities are desired.
nous base flashings, concrete surfaces, metal surfaces, emul-
3.2 Suitable application of aluminum-pigmented asphalt
sion coatings, and solvent-based coatings. This guide does not
roof coatings is an important factor in achieving a successful
apply to the selection of a specific aluminum-pigmented
long-term coating. Suitable application is, in part, dependent
asphalt roof coating type for use on specific projects.
upon appropriate specifications to guide the work. This guide
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
can be useful in facilitating development of an appropriate
as the standard.
specification for surface preparation and application of the roof
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
coating.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.3 Designers/specifiers of coatings may use this guide in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
preparing the application portion of their specification. Con-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tractors working directly for the building owner, may also use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
this guide.
tionary statements are given in Section 4.
3.4 This guide is not all-inclusive. Manufacturer’s applica-
2. Referenced Documents tion instructions should be consulted and geographical “area
practices” considered. Consult membrane manufacturer and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
coating manufacturer for acceptability of procedures and
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,
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products.
and Bituminous Materials
D 2824 Specification for Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt
4. Storage
Roof Coatings, Non-Fibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Fi-
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4.1 The container should be tightly sealed to prevent solvent
bered Without Asbestos
evaporation and to keep out moisture. The coatings should not
D 4263 Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by
3 be stored at temperatures above 120°F (50°C).
the Plastic Sheet Method
2.2 Other Documents:
NOTE 1—Caution: When re-sealing a container, exercise caution to
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association/Roof Coatings avoid trapping or incorporating water into the container. Water can react
with aluminum pigment producing hydrogen gas, a potential explosion
Manufacturers Association, Guidelines for Evaluating
hazard.
and Preparing Modified Bitumen Roofing for the Appli-
5. Equipment for Application of Coating
5.1 Brush—A three-knot or four-knot roofer’s brush or
other suitable brush.
1 5.2 Roller—A medium nap roller cover, suitable for use
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on Roofing,
Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of with asphalt-based, solvent-type coatings.
Subcommittee D08.05 on Solvent-Bearing Bituminous Compounds for Roofing and
5.3 Spray—Equipment capable of spraying coating in a
Waterproofing.
controlled manner to achieve desired application rate.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published February 1998. Originally
published as D 3805 – 79. Last previous edition D 3805 – 85. Discontinued 1994
and reinstated 1997.
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