ASTM D1970 – Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection
Description:
Abstract
This specification covers the standards for polymer modified bituminous sheet materials proposed for use as underlayment on roof eaves, or valleys, or both, to prevent leakage of shingle, tile or metal roofs from water back-up due to ice dams. The underlayment sheet shall comply with the physical requirements which include thickness, maximum load, elongation, adhesion to plywood, thermal stability, flexibility, tear resistance, moisture vapor permeance, sealability, and slip resistance. The underlayment sheet shall not crack, as well, nor be too sticky as to cause damage upon being unrolled.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers polymer modified bituminous sheet materials intended for use as underlayment on roof eaves, or valleys, or both, to prevent leakage of shingle, tile, or metal roofs from water back-up due to ice dams.
1.2 These underlayment sheets have a sticky adhesive layer which is exposed by removal of a protective sheet. The top surface is suitable to work on during the application of the exposed roofing.
1.3 Table of Contents:
| Section | |
| Scope | 1 |
| Referenced Documents | 2 |
| Terminology | 3 |
| Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance | 4 |
| Physical Requirements | 5 |
| Sampling | 6 |
| Test Methods | 7 |
| Conditioning | 7.1 |
| Thickness | 7.2 |
| Maximum Load and Elongation at Break | 7.3 |
| Adhesion to Plywood | 7.4 |
| Thermal Stability | 7.5 |
| Flexibility at –29 °C [–20 °F] | 7.6 |
| Tear Resistance | 7.7 |
| Moisture Vapor Permeability | 7.8 |
| Capability to Seal Around Nail (Head of Water Test) | 7.9 |
| Waterproof Integrity of Side Lap Seam (Head of Water Test) | 7.10 |
| Inspection | 8 |
| Rejection and Rehearing | 9 |
| Packaging and Package Marking | 10 |
| Keywords | 11 |
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
ASTM D197