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SECTION 07 54 19
POLYVINYL-CHLORIDE (PVC) ROOFING

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SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete text between // ______ // not
applicable to project. Edit remaining text
to suit project.
2. Follow National Roofing Contractors
Association "The NRCA Roofing Manual"
recommendations for design criteria.
3. Slopes: Do not use on slopes over 1/10
(1 inch per 12 inches). Provide 1/50 (1/4
inch per 12 inches) minimum slope to
drains without any "Gutters" (no slopes
between drains). NO EXCEPTIONS TO MINIMUM
SLOPE. Slope crickets 1/50 (1/4 inch per
12 inches).
4. Coordinate with plumbing requirements
for roof drains and drain locations at low
points and mid span where maximum
deflection occurs. Do not put drains at
columns or on slopes. Coordinate with
insulation to provide sumps at drains.
5. Coordinate details and systems used to
provide code required fire rated roofing
system.
6. Adhered system is preferred over
mechanically fastened system.
7. Coordinate with Section 07 22 00, ROOF
AND DECK INSULATION. Decrease R-value 5
percent when mechanical fasteners are used
through insulation to compensate for
parallel heat flow.
9. Do not use over polystyrene, urethane,
or wood fiberboard insulation under
membrane.
10. Do not use over bituminous materials
where direct contact occurs, including
grease, oil, or other substances not
compatible with PVC. Use thin layer of
insulation, slip sheet or separator sheet
depending upon method of attachment or
felt back sheet when minimum amount of
asphalt occurs.
11. Terminate base flashings minimum
200 mm (8 inches) above roof surface
including curb for building expansion
joints.
12. Do not put expansion joints at roof
surface level.
13. Do not use "pitch pocket" or "sealant
pockets" in lieu of base flashings and cap
flashings.
14. This specification is for use over
concrete, cellular insulating concrete
decks, or insulation. Insert additional
text when installed directly to other
decks or insulation systems not specified
in Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK
INSULATION.

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15. Do not use pipe boots that provide

less than 200 mm (8 inch) height above
roof.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1.1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheet roofing // adhered // mechanically
fastened // to insulated // concrete // metal // roof deck.

1.1.1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update and retain

references only when specified elsewhere
in this section.

A. Non-Flooring Adhesives and Sealants VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13,

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
B. Preparation of Existing Membrane Roofs and Repair Areas: Section
07 01 50.19, PREPARATION FOR REROOFING.
C. Substrate Board, Vapor Retarder, Roof Insulation, and Cover Board:
Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK INSULATION.
D. Roof Membrane Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

1.1.1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. American National Standards Institute/Single-Ply Roofing Institute
(ANSI/SPRI):
1. FX-1-01(R2006) - Standard Field Test Procedure for Determining the
Withdrawal Resistance of Roofing Fasteners.
2. RP-4 2013 - Wind Design Standard for Ballasted Single-ply Roofing
Systems.
C. American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute
(ASCE/SEI):
1. 7-10 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
D. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE):
1. 90.1-13 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
Buildings.
E. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. C67-14 - Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile.

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2. C140/C140M-15 - Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and

Related Units.
3. C578-15b – Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
Insulation.
4. C936/C936M-15 - Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units.
5. C1371-15 - Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room
Temperature Using Portable Emissometers.
6. C1549-09(2014) - Determination of Solar Reflectance Near Ambient
Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer.
7. D751-06(2011) – Test Methods for Coated Fabrics.
8. D4263-83(2012) - Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic
Sheet Method.
9. D4434/D4434M-12 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing.
10. E96/E96M-15 - Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
11. E408-13 - Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces Using Inspection-Meter
Techniques.
12. E1918-06(2015) - Measuring Solar Reflectance of Horizontal and
Low-Sloped Surfaces in the Field.
13. E1980-11 - Measuring Solar Reflectance of Horizontal and Low-Sloped
Surfaces in the Field.
F. Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC):
1. 1-15 - Product Rating Program.
G. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (FL):
1. Approved - Product Approval.
H. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA):
1. Manual-15 - The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems.
I. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): USDA BioPreferred Catalog.
J. UL LLC (UL):
1. 580-06 - Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies.
2. 1897-15 - Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems.
K. U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST):
1. DOC PS 1-09 - Structural Plywood.
2. DOC PS 2-04 - Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use
Panels.
L. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Energy Star Version 2.3

is in effect until June 30, 2017. Version
3.0 becomes effective July 1, 2017.

1. Energy Star - ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Roof

Products // Version 2.3. // Version 3.0. //

1.1.1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Conduct preinstallation meeting at the Project site minimum 30 days
before beginning Work of this section.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit participant list to

ensure entities influencing outcome
attend.

1. Required Participants:
a. Contracting Officer's Representative.
b. // Architect/Engineer. //
c. // Inspection and Testing Agency. //
d. Contractor.
e. Installer.
f. // Manufacturer's field representative. //
g. Other installers responsible for adjacent and intersecting work,
including roof deck, flashings, roof specialties, roof
accessories, utility penetrations, rooftop curbs and equipment,
lightning protection, and // ______ //.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit meeting agenda to

incorporate project specific topics.

2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days

before meeting.
a. Installation schedule.
b. Installation sequence.
c. Preparatory work.
d. Protection before, during, and after installation.
e. Installation.
f. Terminations.
g. Transitions and connections to other work.
h. Inspecting and testing.
i. Other items affecting successful completion.
j. Pull out test of fasteners.
k. Material storage, including roof deck load limitations.

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3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record

decisions affecting installation.

1.1.1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES.
B. Submittal Drawings:
1. Roofing membrane layout.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

for mechanically fastened membrane.

2. Roofing membrane fastener pattern and spacing.

3. Roofing membrane seaming and joint details.
4. Roof membrane penetration details.
5. Base flashing and termination details.
6. Paver layout.
7. Paver anchoring locations and details.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of each product.
2. Minimum fastener pull out resistance.
3. Installation instructions.
4. Warranty.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

when retaining requirement for use of
Federally-mandated products under Quality
Control Article above.

5. Product Data for Federally-Mandated Bio-Based Materials: For roof

materials, indicating USDA designation and compliance with
definitions for bio-based products, Rapidly Renewable Materials, and
certified sustainable wood content.
D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain sustainable

construction submittals appropriate to
product.

1. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) for roofing membrane.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:
a. Show volatile organic compound types and quantities.
3. Energy Star label for roofing membrane.

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E. Samples:
1. Roofing Membrane: 150 mm (6 inch) square.
2. Base Flashing: 150 mm (6 inch) square.
3. Fasteners: Each type.
4. Roofing Membrane Seam: 300 mm (12 inches) square.
F. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.
1. Fire and windstorm classification.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

for Florida and Gulf coast projects.

2. High wind zone design requirements.

3. Energy performance requirements.
G. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
1. Installer, including supervisors // with project experience list //.
2. Manufacturer's field representative // with project experience
list //.
H. Field quality control reports.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

for reroofing projects.

I. Temporary protection plan. Include list of proposed temporary materials.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data:
1. Maintenance manuals.

1.1.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Approved by roofing system manufacturer as installer for roofing
system with specified warranty.
2. Regularly installs specified products.
3. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five
similar installations for minimum five years.
a. // Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses
for completed projects. //
4. Employs full-time supervisors experienced installing specified
system and able to communicate with Contracting Officer's
Representative and installer's personnel.
B. Manufacturer's Field Representative:
1. Manufacturer's full-time technical employee or independent roofing
inspector.

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2. Individual certified by Roof Consultants Institute as Registered

Roof Observer.

1.1.1.7 DELIVERY
A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.
B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type,
production run number, and manufacture date.
C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted,
damaged, or opened packaging.

1.1.1.8 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Comply with NRCA Manual storage and handling requirements.
B. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.
C. Store adhesives according to manufacturer's instructions.
D. Protect products from damage during handling and construction
operations.
E. Products stored on the roof deck must not cause permanent deck
deflection.

1.1.1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate installation

temperature with available adhesives.
Solvent based adhesives can be used at
lower temperatures.

1. Product Temperature: Minimum 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) and rising

before installation.
2. Weather Limitations: Install roofing only during dry current and
forecasted weather conditions.

1.1.1.10 WARRANTY

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Always retain

construction warranty. FAR includes
Contractor's one year labor and material
warranty.

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."

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SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Specify extended manufacturer's
warranties for materials only.
2. Contracting Officer's Representative
must approve specification of a
manufacturer's warranty.

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant roofing system against material and

manufacturing defects and agree to repair any leak caused by a defect in
the roofing system materials or workmanship of the installer.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Specify customarily

available warranty period for specified
products.

1. Warranty Period: 10 years.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Roofing System: // Adhered // Mechanically fastened // roofing membrane,
base flashing, roof insulation, fasteners, cover boards, substrate
boards // vapor retarders // pavers // copings // edge metal // and //
walkway pads //.

2.1.1.2 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Design roofing system meeting specified performance:
1. Load Resistance: ASCE/SEI 7; Design criteria as indicated on
Drawings.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Specify actual loads for

project if not indicated on the Drawings.

a. Uplift Pressures:
1) Corner Uplift Pressure: // ______ // kPa/sq. m
(// ______ // psf).
2) Perimeter Uplift Pressure: // ______ // kPa/sq. m
(// ______ // psf).
3) Field-of-Roof Uplift Pressure: // ______ // kPa/sq. m
(// ______ // psf).

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain one or more

paragraphs below for compliance with:
a. Guiding Principles for Federal
Leadership in High Performance and
Sustainable Buildings incorporated in
Executive Order 13423 "Strengthening
Federal Environmental, Energy, and
Transportation Management, dated January
24, 2007.
b. Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPA 2005).
c. Energy Independence and Security Act of
2007 (EISA 2007).
d. LEED mandate.
e. Conformance with locally-applicable
requirements.

2. Energy Performance:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

for Energy Star compliance.

a. EPA Energy Star Listed for low-slope roof products.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

for LEED heat island effect (roof) credit
compliance.

b. ASTM E1980; Minimum 78 Solar Reflectance Index (SRI).

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain paragraph below

for California Energy Commission (CEC)
Title 24 compliance.

c. CRRC-1; Minimum 0.70 initial solar reflectance and minimum 0.75

emissivity.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Typically retain below

for VA new construction and reroofing
projects in ASHRAE Climate Zones 1 through
3 and elsewhere where cool roof technology
is cost-effective.

d. Three-Year Aged Performance: Minimum 0.55 solar reflectance

tested in according to ASTM C1549 or ASTM E1918, and minimum
0.75 thermal emittance tested in according to ASTM C1371 or
ASTM E408.
1) Where tested aged values are not available:
a) Calculate compliance adjusting initial solar reflectance
according to ASHRAE 90.1.

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b) Provide roofing system with minimum 64 three-year aged

Solar Reflectance Index calculated according to
ASTM E1980 with 12 W/sq. m/degree K (2.1 BTU/h/sq. ft.)
convection coefficient.

2.1.1.3 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Provide roof system components from one manufacturer.
C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Retain paragraph below when complying
with Federal Guiding Principles IV from
Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership
in High Performance and Sustainable
Buildings incorporated in Executive Order
13423 "Strengthening Federal
Environmental, Energy, and Transportation
Management, dated January 24, 2007,
Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality -
Biobased Content Requirement. Requirement
differs from related requirements in LEED
definitions.
2. Indicate project goals for percentages
of bio-based, rapidly-renewable, and
certified sustainable wood products in
Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1. Bio-Based Materials: Where applicable, provide products designated

by USDA and meeting or exceeding USDA recommendations for bio-based
content, and products meeting Rapidly Renewable Materials and
certified sustainable wood content definitions; refer to
www.biopreferred.gov.

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS includes
comprehensive product list setting VOC
limits for low-emitting materials.
2. Retain subparagraphs applicable to
products specified in this section.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified

in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the
following products:
a. Non-flooring adhesives and sealants.

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2.1.1.4 PVC ROOFING MEMBRANE

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Type III and Type IV are available with
or without fabric backing. Type II is
available without fabric backing, only.
2. Use fabric-backed sheet for adhered
systems to cellular insulating concrete,
structural concrete, or when re-roofing
over other incompatible substrates where
the manufacturer recommends a fabric
backing for separation.
3. Use sheets without fabric backing when
adhering to rigid insulation boards and
cover boards.
4. Do not use PVC sheet in ballasted
applications. Use Type II for adhesive
applications only.
5. Use adhered systems over cover boards
on new VA construction unless other
application is specifically approved by
VA.

A. PVC Sheet: ASTM D4434/D4434M, // Type II - reinforced // Type III -

fabric reinforced // or // Type IV - fabric reinforced //.
1. Backing: // Without fabric backing // With fabric backing //.
2. Thickness: // 1.5 mm (60 mils) // 2.0 mm (80 mils) //.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: PVC is available in

white, gray, tan, and other colors.
Confirm color selection meets energy
performance requirements.

3. Color: See Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE OF FINISHES.

B. Additional Properties:
1. Water Vapor Permeance, ASTM E96/E96M: Minimum 8 ng/Pa/s/sq. m
(0.14 perms) (Water Method).

2.1.1.5 MEMBRANE ACCESSORY MATERIALS

A. Flashing Sheet: Manufacturer's standard; same material, type,
reinforcement, thickness, and color as roofing membrane.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Solvent based adhesives

may be required for roofing installation
in cold climates.

B. Factory Formed Flashings: Inside and outside corners, pipe boots, and
other special flashing shapes to minimize field fabrication.

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C. Splice Lap Sealant: Manufacturer's standard for exposed lap edge,

matching roof membrane color.
D. Bonding Adhesive: Manufacturer's standard, // water // solvent // based,
to suit substrates.
E. Termination Bars: Manufacturer's standard, stainless steel or aluminum,
25 mm wide by 3 mm thick (1 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick) factory drilled
for fasteners.
F. Battens: Manufacturer's standard, galvannealed or galvanized steel, 25
mm wide by 1.3 mm thick (1 inch wide by 0.05 inch thick) factory punched
for fasteners.
G. Pipe Compression Clamp:
1. Stainless steel drawband.
2. Worm drive clamp device.
H. Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard coated steel with metal or plastic
plates to suit application.
I. Protection Sheet: UV-resistant fabric and weight recommended by roofing
manufacturer for installation under pavers.
J. Miscellaneous Accessories: Provide other accessories required by
manufacturer for complete, watertight installation.

2.1.1.6 ROOF PAVERS

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Ensure pavers are detailed showing size
and shape.
2. Do not exceed 600 mm square (24 inches
square) for non-interlocking units with
approximate weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.)
each.
3. Pavers require 73 kg/sq. m
(15 lbs./sq. ft.) minimum for fire rating.
4. Interlocking pavers are preferred over
non interlocking pavers.
5. Use interlocking type that have been
tested in a wind tunnel for wind uplift.
6. Do not use light weight aggregate
pavers.
7. Retain ribbed bottom surface when
pavers are installed directly on roof
membrane.

A. Roof Pavers: Precast, normal weight, // interlocking //

non-interlocking // concrete units // with ribbed bottom surface for
drainage //.
1. Weight: Minimum 73 kg/sq. m (15 lbs./sq. ft.).

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2. Size: As indicated on drawings.

3. Compressive Strength: ASTM C140; Minimum (8,000 psi).
4. Water Absorption: ASTM C936; Maximum 5 percent.
5. Freeze Thaw: ASTM C67; Maximum 1 percent mass loss.

2.1.1.7 ACCESSORIES
A. Temporary Protection Materials:
1. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Insulation: ASTM C578.
2. Plywood: NIST DOC PS 1, Grade CD Exposure 1.
3. Oriented Strand Board (OSB): NIST DOC PS 2, Exposure 1.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1.1.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation with
roofing installer and roofing inspector present.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Require firestopping

verification for fire rated roof
assemblies.

1. Verify roof penetrations are complete, secured against

movement, // and firestopped //.
2. Verify roof deck is adequately secured to resist wind uplift.
3. Verify roof deck is clean, dry, and in-plane ready to receive
roofing system.
B. Correct unsatisfactory conditions before beginning roofing work.

3.1.1.2 PREPARATION
A. Complete roof deck construction before beginning roofing work:
1. Install curbs, blocking, edge strips, nailers, and other components
to which roofing membrane and base flashing are attached.
2. Coordinate roofing membrane installation with flashing work and roof
insulation work so insulation and flashing are installed
concurrently to permit continuous roofing operations.
3. Document installation of related materials to be concealed before
installing roofing work.
B. Dry out wet substrate surfaces // including roof deck flutes //. Apply
materials to dry substrates, only.
C. Broom clean roof decks. Remove dust, dirt and debris.
D. Remove projections capable of damaging roofing materials.
E. Concrete Decks, except Insulating Concrete:

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1. Test concrete decks for moisture according to ASTM D4263 before

installing roofing materials.
2. Prime concrete decks. Keep primer back 100 mm (f4our inches) from
precast concrete deck joints.
3. Allow primer to dry before application of bitumen.
F. Insulating Concrete Decks:
1. Allow deck to dry out minimum five days after installation before
installing roofing materials.
2. Allow additional drying time when precipitation occurs before
installing roofing materials.
G. Existing Membrane Roofs and Repair Areas:
1. Comply with Section 07 01 50.19 PREPARATION FOR REROOFING.

3.1.1.3 TEMPORARY PROTECTION

A. Install temporary protection at end of each day's work, when work is
halted indefinitely, and when precipitation is imminent. Comply with
approved temporary protection plan.
B. Install temporary cap flashing over top of base flashings where
permanent flashings are not in place to protect against water intrusion
into roofing system. Securely anchor in place to prevent blow off and
damage by construction activities.
C. Temporarily seal exposed insulation surfaces within roofing membrane.
1. Apply temporary seal and water cut off by extending roofing membrane
beyond insulation and securely embedding edge of the roofing
membrane in 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick by 50 mm (2 inches) wide strip of
temporary closure sealant. Weight roofing membrane edge with
sandbags, to prevent displacement; space sandbags maximum 2400 mm
(8 feet) on center.
2. Direct water away from work. Provide drainage, preventing water
accumulation.
3. Check daily to ensure temporary seal remains watertight. Reseal open
areas and weight down.
D. Before the work resumes, cut off and discard portions of roof membrane
in contact with temporary seal.
1. Cut minimum 150 mm (6 inches) back from sealed edges and surfaces.
E. Remove sandbags and store for reuse.

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3.1.1.4 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions // and
approved submittal drawings //.
1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit
proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative
consideration.
B. Comply with NRCA Manual installation requirements.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: The code requires roof

coverings on fully adhered or mechanically
fastened non-ballasted roofs to be tested
according to UL 580 or UL 1897.

C. Comply with // UL 580 // UL 1897 // for uplift resistance.

D. Do not allow membrane and flashing to contact surfaces contaminated with
asphalt, coal tar, oil, grease, or other substances incompatible with
PVC.

3.1.1.5 ROOFING INSTALLATION

A. Install membrane perpendicular to long dimension of insulation boards.
B. Begin membrane installation at roof low point and work towards high
point. Lap membrane shingled in water flow direction.
C. Position membrane free of buckles and wrinkles.
D. Roll membrane out; inspect for defects as membrane is unrolled. Remove
defective areas.
1. Allow 30 minutes for membrane to relax before proceeding.
2. Lap edges and ends minimum 50 mm (2 inches).
3. Heat weld or solvent weld laps. Apply pressure to develop full
adhesion with minimum seam strength according to ASTM D4434/D4434M.
4. Check seams to ensure continuous adhesion and correct defects.
5. Finish seam edges beveled bead of sealant.
6. Finish seams same day as membrane is installed.
7. Anchor membrane perimeter to roof deck and parapet wall as indicated
on drawings.
E. Membrane Perimeter Anchorage:
1. Install batten with fasteners at perimeter of each roof area, curb
flashing, expansion joints and similar penetrations on top of roof
membrane as indicated on drawings.
2. Space fasteners maximum 300 mm (12 inches) on center, starting 25 mm
(1 inch) from ends.
3. When battens are cut round corners and eliminate sharp corners.

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a. Stop batten where batten interferes with drainage. Space ends of

batten 150 mm (6 inch) apart.
4. Cover batten with 150 mm (6 inch) wide roof membrane strip; heat or
solvent weld to roofing membrane and seal edges.
5. At // gravel stops, // fascia-cants, // turn roofing membrane down
over front edge of blocking or nailer. Secure roofing membrane to
vertical portion of nailer with fasteners spaced maximum 150 mm
(6 inches) on center.
6. At parapet walls, intersecting building walls and curbs, secure
roofing membrane to structural deck fasteners 150 mm (6 inches) on
center or as shown in NRCA Manual.
F. Adhered System Installation:
1. Apply bonding adhesive in quantities required by roofing membrane
manufacturer.
2. Fold sheet back on itself after rolling out and coat bottom side of
roofing membrane and top substrate with adhesive. Do not coat the
lap joint area.
3. After adhesive has set according to adhesive manufacturer's
instructions, roll roofing membrane into adhesive minimizing voids
and wrinkles.
4. Repeat for other half of sheet.
5. Cut voids and wrinkles to lay flat. Clean and patch cut area.
G. Mechanically Fastened System Installation:
1. Secure roofing membrane to structural deck with fasteners through
battens to achieve specified wind uplift performance.
a. Drill pilot holes for fasteners installed into cast-in-place
concrete. Drill hole minimum 10 mm (3/8 inch) deeper than
fastener penetration.
2. When fasteners are installed within membrane laps, locate battens
minimum 13 mm (1/2 inch) from edge of sheets.
3. Where fasteners are installed over roofing membrane after seams are
welded, cover fasteners with minimum 175 mm (7 inch) diameter PVC
membrane cap centered over fasteners. Where battens are used cover
batten with minimum 175 mm (7 inch) wide PVC strip centered over
batten. Weld cap to roofing membrane and finish edges with lap
sealant.

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3.1.1.6 FLASHING INSTALLATION

A. Install flashings on same day as roofing membrane is installed. When
flashing cannot be completely installed in one day, complete
installation until flashing is watertight and provide temporary covers
or seals.

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Ensure roof drain flashing details are
shown on drawings with sump to depress
notched clamping ring below roof surface.
2. Offset drains in sump to side of steel
beams so drain is not above low point when
roof slope terminates on top of beam.

B. Flashing Roof Drains:

1. Install roof drain flashing according to roofing membrane
manufacturer's instruction.
a. Install metal drain flashing in asphalt roof cement, holding
cement back from edge of metal flange.
b. Do not allow roof cement to contact PVC roofing membrane.
c. Adhere roofing membrane to metal flashing with bonding adhesive.
2. Turn metal drain flashing and roofing membrane down into drain body.
Install clamping ring and strainer.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. See NRCA Manual for base flashing
details.
2. Use with metal cap flashing.
3. Do not use "pitch pocket" or "sealant
pocket" construction detail.
4. Coordinate with sheet metal work to
provide metal cap flashing for base
flashing on curbs and walls and
penetrations. Use surface mounted reglets
on existing walls.
5. Do not terminate base flashing or
membrane edge exposed on top of parapet
walls or in reglets on horizontal or
sloped wash surface.
6. Terminate only under cap flashings or
coping covers except gravel stops and for
draw bands on pipe boots.
7. Use 200 mm (8 inch) minimum height for
base flashing.

C. Installing Base Flashing and Pipe Flashing:

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1. Install flashing sheet to pipes, walls and curbs to minimum 200 mm

(8 inches) height above roof surfaces and extend roofing
manufacturer's standard lap dimension onto roofing membranes.
a. Adhere flashing with bonding adhesive.
b. Form inside and outside corners of flashing sheet according to
NRCA Manual.
c. Form pipe flashing according to NRCA Manual.
d. Lap ends roofing manufacturer's standard dimension.
e. Weld flashing sheets together, and weld flashing sheets to
roofing membranes. Finish exposed edges with lap sealant.
2. Anchor top of flashing to walls and curbs with fasteners spaced
maximum 150 mm (6 inches) on center. Use surface mounted fastening
strip on ducts. Use pipe clamps on pipes or other round
penetrations.
3. Apply sealant to top edge of flashing.
D. Installing Building Expansion Joints:

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Do not put expansion joints at roof
membrane level.
2. Design joints to be installed on curbs
minimum 200 mm (8 inches) high especially
at walls.
3. Detail expansion joint.

1. Install base flashing on curbs as specified.

2. Coordinate installation with // metal expansion joint cover // roof
expansion joint system //.
3. Install flexible tubing 1-1/2 times width of joint centered over
joint. Cover tubing with flashing sheet adhered to base flashing and
lapping base flashing roofing manufacturer's standard dimension.
Finish edges of laps with lap sealant.
E. Repairs to Membrane and Flashings:
1. Remove sections of roofing membrane and flashing sheets that are
creased, wrinkled, or fishmouthed.
2. Cover removed areas, cuts and damaged areas with patch extending
100 mm (4 inches) beyond damaged, cut, or removed area. Weld patch
to roofing membrane or flashing sheet. Finish edge of lap with lap
sealant.

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3.1.1.7 FLEXIBLE WALKWAYS

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Use manufactured walkway pad for
walkways over roof areas which do not have
paver walkways between equipment.
2. Clearly indicate on roof plan PVC
walkways.

A. Walkway Pad: PVC walkway pad with slip resistant surface and molded
channels on the underside for water drainage.

3.1.1.8 PAVER INSTALLATION

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Use pavers in the following locations
as a minimum:
a. At working and access areas of
equipment requiring servicing.
b. At equipment having discharges
detrimental to roof membrane, under
gooseneck discharges from kitchens and
chemical exhausts.
c. At landing points for hatches, ladders,
and doors entering roof level.
2. Confirm that walkways and pavers are
shown on drawings.
3. Specify pavers and anchorage for pavers
when weight of pavers does not meet
requirements for wind velocities according
to ANSI/SPRI RP-4.
4. Pavers without interlocking connectors
require strapping together and edge clamps
when pavers do not provide minimum weight
for wind uplift resistance.
5. Use mechanical strapping to create
perimeter anchor, at penetrations, cuts at
valleys, over drains, and where partial or
cut units occur.
6. Detail strapping, perimeter restraints,
edge clamps and location of strapping. Do
not anchor through base flashing or into
cants.
7. Interlocking connectors:
a. Use 400 mm (16 inches) on center
minimum spacing of connectors.
b. Decrease spacing to 300, 200, or 100 mm
(12, 8, or 4 inches) on center for greater
wind velocities.

A. Saw cut or core drill pavers for cut units.

B. Apply protection sheet over roof membrane. Overlap and install
additional layers as recommended by roofing manufacturer.

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C. Install pavers with butt joints in running bond with minimum one
half-length units at ends.
1. Stagger end joints; generally locate joints near midpoint of
adjacent rows, except where end joints occur in valleys. Miter end
joints to fit in valleys.
2. Cut to fit within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of penetrations.
D. Install interlocking connectors in channel units for complete tie in of
units, including cut units. Use corner spacings for distance of 1200 mm
(4 feet) or more around roof drains, penetrations, and other vertical
surfaces in field of roof area.
1. Space connectors at // ______ // mm (// ______ // inches) on center
at corners for 3 m (10 foot) square area.
2. Space connectors at // ______ // mm (// ______ // inches) on center
at perimeter for 1800 mm (6 foot) wide strip.
3. Space connectors at // ______ // mm (// ______ // inches) on center
in field.
4. Install pavers under the perimeter retainer as shown.
E. Install strapping where shown.
1. Limit strap lengths to maximum of 9 m (30 feet).
2. Install straps at corner connection to perimeter retainer at
approximate 45 degree angle at approximate 3 to 3.6 m (10 to
12 feet) from corner.
3. Install straps on both sides of valleys, hips, and ridges, with
cross straps spaced maximum 1200 mm (4 feet) on center between the
end straps.
4. Install straps at perimeter of penetrations more than two paves in
width or length.
5. Anchor straps to each paver with two fasteners per unit.
6. Pre-drill holes for fasteners in pavers.

3.1.1.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

SPEC WRITER NOTES: Section 01 45 29,

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES includes VA
provided testing for large projects and
contractor provided testing for small
projects. Coordinate testing
responsibility.

A. Field Tests: Performed by testing laboratory specified in Section

01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: ANSI/SPRI FX-1 sets

testing frequency as 10 tests for first
4,650 sq. m (50,000 sq. ft.) and five
tests for each additional 4,650 sq. m
(50,000 sq. ft.). Specify frequency to
suit project conditions.

1. Fastener Pull Out Tests: ANSI/SPRI FX-1; one test for every

230 sq. m (2,500 sq. ft.) of deck. Perform tests for each
combination of fastener type and roof deck type before installing
roof insulation.
a. Test at locations selected by Contracting Officer's
Representative.
b. Do not proceed with roofing work when pull out resistance is
less than manufacturer's required resistance.
c. Test Results:
1) Repeat tests using different fastener type or use additional
fasteners achieve pull out resistance required to meet
specified wind uplift performance.
2) Patch cementitious deck to repair areas of fastener tests
holes.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select one or both of

following two paragraphs based upon
project requirements. VA may elect to
perform or hire roofing inspector. VA may
also elect to require contractor to retain
roofing inspector, either as qualified
representative of manufacturer or
independent third party inspector.

2. Examine and probe roofing membrane and flashing seams in presence of

Contracting Officer's Representative and Manufacturer's field
representative.
3. Probe seams to detect marginal welds, voids, skips, and fishmouths.
4. Cut 100 mm (4 inch) wide by 300 mm (12 inch) long samples through
seams where directed by Contracting Officer's Representative.
5. Cut one sample for every 450 m (1500 feet) of seams.
6. Cut samples perpendicular to seams.
7. Failure of samples to pass ASTM D751 test will be cause for
rejection of work.
8. Repair areas where samples are taken and where marginal bond, voids,
and skips occur.

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9. Repair fishmouths and wrinkles by cutting to lay flat. Install patch

over cut area extending 100 mm (4 inches) beyond cut.
B. Manufacturer Services:
1. Inspect initial installation, installation in progress, and
completed work.
2. Issue supplemental installation instructions necessitated by field
conditions.
3. Prepare and submit inspection reports.
4. Certify completed installation complies with manufacturer's
instructions and warranty requirements.

3.1.1.10 CLEANING
A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.
B. Clean exposed roofing surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains // to
comply with specified solar reflectance performance //.

3.1.1.11 PROTECTION
A. Protect roofing system from // traffic and // construction operations.
1. Protect roofing system when used for subsequent work platform,
materials storage, or staging.
2. Distribute scaffolding loads to exert maximum 50 percent roofing
system materials compressive strength.
B. Loose lay temporary insulation board overlaid with plywood or OSB.
1. Weight boards to secure against wind uplift.
C. Remove protection when // no longer required // when directed by
Contacting Officer's Representative //.
D. Repair damage.

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