ASTM D1079-09

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2009
• 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 D1079-08a - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM D1079-10 - Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D227/D227M-03(2018) - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D7636/D7636M-11(2019) - Standard Practice for Sampling and Analysis of Modified Bitumen Roof Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6769/D6769M-02(2018) - Standard Guide for Application of Fully Adhered, Cold-Applied, Prefabricated Reinforced Modified Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6754/D6754M-23 - Standard Specification for Ketone Ethylene Ester Based Sheet Roofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6223/D6223M-21 - Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D5295/D5295M-18 - Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D146/D146M-04(2020) - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D7655/D7655M-12(2022) - Standard Classification for Size of Aggregate Used as Ballast for Membrane Roof Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) - Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D8257/D8257M-22 - Standard Specification for Mechanically Attached Polymeric Roof Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D6083/D6083M-21 - Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1399/E1399M-97(2022) - Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D7053/D7053M-17 - Standard Guide for Determining and Evaluating Causes of Water Leakage of Low-Sloped Roofs
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1079 – 09
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
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 of producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to
2 actual weathering.
1.1 ASTM Standards:
aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof;
C591 Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular
(2) any granular mineral material.
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
alligatoring—the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a
C1289 Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocya-
built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an
nurate Thermal Insulation Board
alligator’s hide; the cracks may not extend through the
D312 Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
surfacing bitumen.
D450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
anionic emulsion—an emulsion in which the emulsifying
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
system establishes a predominance of negative charges on
D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
3
the discontinuous phase.
istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
3
application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of
kN-m/m ))
material applied per unit area.
D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Charac-
artificial weathering, v—exposure to conditions, which may
teristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/
3 3
be cyclic, involving temperature, relative humidity, radiant
ft (2,700 kN-m/m ))
energy,and/oranyotherconditionsorpollutantsfoundinthe
D2822 Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
atmosphere in various geographical areas, which may accel-
Containing
erate changes in properties of materials over those of natural
D4022 Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos
weather conditions.
Containing
asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
D4586 Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
asphalt—adarkbrowntoblackcementitiousmaterialinwhich
Free
the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in
D6136 Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated
nature or are obtained in petroleum processing.
(Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air
2. Terminology
throughmoltenasphaltatanelevatedtemperaturetoraiseits
softening point and modify other properties.
2.1 Definitions:
asphaltene—a high molecular weight hydrocarbon fraction
accelerated weathering, v—the exposure of a specimen to a
precipitated from asphalt by a designated paraffinic naphtha
specifiedtestenvironmentforaspecifiedtimewiththeintent
solvent at a specified temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio.
DISCUSSION—The asphaltene fraction should be identified by the
temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio used.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
RoofingandWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.01
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
on Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial.
asphalt, steam blown—anasphaltproducedbyblowingsteam
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally
through molten asphalt to modify its properties.
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D1079–08a. DOI:
10.1520/D1079-09.
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
2
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asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. requires mechanical manipulation to apply.
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asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock brooming—embedding a ply by using a broom to smooth it
formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing out and ensure contact with the adhesive under the ply.
throughout its mass a minor amount of asphalt. built-up roofing—a continuous, semiflexible membrane con-
asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt, sistingofpliesofsaturatedfelts,coatedfelts,fabricsormats
solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers, or both. See assembled in place with alternate layers of bitumen, and
Specifications D2822 and D4586. sur
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Designation:D1079–08a Designation: D 1079 – 09
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
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
2
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
3 3
D698 TestMethodsforLaboratoryCompactionCharacteristicsofSoilUsingStandardEffort(12400ft-lbf/ft (600kN-m/m ))
D727Test Method for Kerosine Number of Roofing and Flooring Felt by the Vacuum Method
3
D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft (2,700
3
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 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—thecrackingofthesurfacingbitumenonabuilt-uproof,producingapatternofcrackssimilartoanalligator’shide;
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.
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.
1
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 Feb.July 1, 2008.2009. Published March 2008.August 2009. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
D1079–08a.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
asphalt, steam blown—an asphalt produced by blowing steam through molten asphalt to modify its properties.
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)—anaturallyoccurringrockformation,usuallylimestoneorsandstone,containingthroughoutitsmass
a minor amount of asphalt.
asphalt roof cement, n
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