ASTM D227-97a

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

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: 09-Jul-1997
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.04 - Felts, Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D227-03 - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D868-21 - Standard Practice for Determination of Degree of Bleeding of Traffic Paint
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E108-20a - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 227 – 97a
Standard Specification for
Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and
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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 (e) 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
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 D 450 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 50 and 140°F (10 and 60°C).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
6.1 The felt shall be saturated and shall show no unsaturated
information only.
spots at any point upon cutting 2-in. (50-mm) wide strips at
2. Referenced Documents
random across the entire sheet and splitting them open to their
2.1 ASTM Standards: full length.
D 146 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
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terproofing adhesion between the felt and the plying cement.
D 450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, 6.3 The finished material shall be free of visible external
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Dampproofing, and Waterproofing defects such as holes, ragged or untrue edges, breaks, cracks,
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing, tears, protuberances, and indentations.
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and Bituminous Materials
7. Sampling and Test Methods
3. Terminology
7.1 Sample the material and determine the properties enu-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci- merated in this specification in accordance with Test Methods
fication, refer to Terminology D 1079. D 146.
4. Materials and Manufacture 8. Inspection
4.1 In the process of manufacture, a single thickness of dry 8.1 Inspection—Inspection shall be in accordance with the
felt shall be saturated with refined coal-tar from which some of requirements of this specification.
the more volatile constituents have been removed. 8.2 Inspection Alternatives—Alternative inspection require-
4.2 The felt shall be produced principally from organic ments shall be determined by and as agreed upon between the
fibers, or mixtures thereof. The surface of the felt shall be purchaser and the supplier.
uniform and relatively smooth. Upon splitting or tearing on the
9. Rejection and Resubmittal
bias, the felt shall appear reasonably free of lumps and particles
9.1 Failure to Conform—Failure to conform to any of the
of foreign substances.
requirements as stated in this specification constitutes grounds
for rejection.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on
9.2 Rejection Redress—The supplier shall have the right to
Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of
inspect the rejected materials. The supplier and the purchaser
Subcommittee D08.04 on Felts and Fabrics for Bituminous Roofing and Water-
proofing.
shall agree to the quantity of rolls deemed unacceptable. The
Current edition approved July 10, 1997. Published January 1998. Originally
supplier shall then have the right to submit the same number of
published as D 227 – 25 T. Last previous edition D 227 – 97.
2 new rolls as replacement.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
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D 227
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
A
Width of roll, in. (mm) 36 (914) 6 0.7 %
Area of Roll as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller
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Net mass of saturated felt, min, lb/100 ft (g/m ) 13 (635)
B
Moisture, at point of manufacture, max % 4.3
C
Average breaking strength, min, lbf/in. (kN/m) of width
Longitudinal (with the fiber grain) 30 (5.3)
Transverse (across the fiber grain)
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