ASTM D224-89(1996)

Standard Specification for Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) (Withdrawn 2002)

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers asphalt roofing in sheet form, composed of organic roofing felt, saturated with asphalt and coated on both sides with an asphaltic compound which may or may not contain mineral stabilizer, and surfaced with powdered talc, mica, or other fine mineral matter to prevent sticking.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.>

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1988
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.02 - Steep Roofing Products and Assemblies

Standards Content (Sample)

Designation: D 224 – 89 (Reapproved 1996)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
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Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 224; 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.
1. Scope 5. Materials and Manufacture
1.1 This specification covers asphalt roofing in sheet form, 5.1 In the process of manufacture, a single thickness of dry
composed of organic roofing felt, saturated with asphalt and organic felt shall be impregnated with an asphaltic saturant,
coated on both sides with an asphaltic compound which may or then coated on both sides with asphaltic coating which may be
may not contain mineral stabilizer, and surfaced with powdered compounded with a fine mineral stabilizer substantially in-
talc, mica, or other fine mineral matter to prevent sticking. soluble in water, and finally surfaced on one side with fine
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the mineral matter to prevent sticking in the roll.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.2 The felt shall be roofing felt primarily composed of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- organic fibers. The surface of the felt shall be uniformly
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- smooth. Upon splitting or tearing on the bias, the felt shall
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. appear reasonably free of lumps or particles of foreign sub-
stances.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Physical Requirements
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 The fabricated product shall conform to the require-
D 146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-
ments prescribed in Table 1.
Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Wa-
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6.2 Pliability at 77°F (25°C)—At least eight strips out of
terproofing
ten shall not crack when tested in accordance with Section 16
D 228 Test Methods for Asphalt Roll Roofing, Cap Sheets,
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of Test Methods D 228.
and Shingles
6.3 Behavior on Heating to 176°F (80°C) for 2 h—There
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,
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shall be not more than 1.5 % volatile loss; and there shall be no
and Bituminous Materials
flowing, sagging, blistering, or absorption of the asphalt
E 96 Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Mate-
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coating when tested in accordance with Section 18 of Test
rials
Methods D 228.
3. Terminology
6.4 Upon being unrolled, the finished product shall not
crack at ambient temperatures above 50°F (10°C) nor be so
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci-
sticky at any temperature below 140°F (60°C) as to cause
fication, refer to Terminology D 1079.
tearing or material damage.
4. Classification
7. Dimensions, Masses, and Permissible Variations
4.1 Type I—Minimum net mass per unit area of roofing,
2 2 7.1 Width—The roofing shall be put up in rolls and shall be
39.8 lb/100 ft (1943 g/m ).
36 in. (914 mm) wide or other widths as agreed upon by the
4.2 Type II—Minimum net mass per unit area of roofing,
2 2 buyer and the seller 6 0.7 %.
54.6 lb/100 ft (2666 g/m ).
7.2 Area—The average area of the rolls examined shall
4.3 Type III—Minimum net mass per unit area of roofing,
2 2
2 2 contain not less than 108 or 216 ft (10.0 or 20.1 m )as
51.1 lb/100 ft (2495 g/m ).
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specified, which shall be sufficient to cover 100 or 200 ft (9.3
4.4 Type IV—Minimum net mass per unit area of roofing,
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2 2 or 18.6 m ) respectively, of the roof surface.
39.8 lb/100 ft (1943 g/m ).
7.3 Mass—The roofing shall conform to the masses pre-
scribed in Table 2.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D08.02 on Prepared Roofings, Shingles, and Siding Materials.
8.1 The felt shall be completely and uniformly saturated,
Current edition approved April 4, 1989. Published May 1989. Originally
and shall show no unsaturated spots at any point upon cutting
published as D 224 – 25 T. Last previous edition D 224 – 81.
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2-in. (51-mm) wide strips at random across the entire sheet and
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. splitting them open for their full length.
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D 224
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements of Asphalt Roll Roofing
10. Inspection
Types I and IV Types II and III
10.1 Inspection of material shall be made as agreed upon by
Breaking strength with fiber grain, min, 35 (6.1) 45 (7.
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