ASTM_D_5843_-_D_5843M_-_95_2014e1.pdf

Designation:D5843/D5843M95(Reapproved 2014)1Standard Guide forApplication of Fully Adhered Vulcanized Rubber SheetsUsed in Waterproofing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5843/D5843M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEUnits information was editorially corrected in October 2014.1.Scope1.1 This guide provides information to assist the specifier indeveloping a specification for the application and protection offully adhered EPDM(elastomeric terpolymer synthesized fromethylene,propylene and diene monomer),butyl,and neoprenevulcanized rubber sheets to be installed on concrete substrates.1.2 The structure and the deck should be evaluated,andfound to be mechanically sound,able to accept the weight ofthe sheet and overburden,and meet the local building coderequirements.1.3 The deck should be sloped to drain with a drainagemedia or layer above the membrane.The drainage media orlayer is not addressed in this guide.1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and WaterproofingD5295 Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Ad-hered(Bonded)Membrane Waterproofing SystemsD5898 Guide for Details for Adhered Sheet WaterproofingD5957 Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal WaterproofingInstallations3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide,refer toTerminology D1079.4.Delivery of Materials4.1 Deliver materials in producer or system suppliersunopened containers and packages.4.2 All materials or material packaging must be clearlymarked in a weather resistant manner with type,stock or lotnumber,and other pertinent information,for example,thickness,size,weight,producer or system suppliers name,ASTM specification,and so forth.5.Storage and Handling5.1 Store sheet materials in a horizontal position,elevatedoff the ground and under protective coverings to preventcontamination of the sheet material surfaces.5.2 Store sheet materials in a manner to prevent producer orsystem suppliers markings from being destroyed.5.3 Store adhesives and sealants in tightly closed originalcontainers in a temperature controlled environment between 16and 27C 60 and 80F for three days before using.5.4 Store splicing cleaners,primers,and adhesives in origi-nal closed containers in a manner that will not pose a firehazard.6.Safety Precautions6.1 Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS)shall be availablefor the products that require them.6.2 Adhesives,cleaning agents,and other solvent bearingmaterials may be flammable.6.3 The following safety precautions include,but are notlimited to the following:no smoking when using flammablematerials;do not use flammable material near an open flame or1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing andWaterproofingand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.22 on Water-proofing and Dampproofing Systems.Current edition approved Oct.15,2014.Published October 2014.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5843 95(2006).DOI:10.1520/D5843_D5843M-95R14E01.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 equipment that may produce sparks;and avoid breathingsolvent vapors and vent solvent fumes when in unventilatedand confined areas.Refer to the MSDS for further safetyprecautions.7.Environmental Conditions7.1 Conditions for installation can proceed when agreedupon by the owner,producer or system supplier,and installer.7.2 Do not attempt to install or bond sheet material tosubstrate or prepare seam splices in weather conditions such asdew,fog,rain,snow,frost,high winds,or temperatures below4C 40F.7.3 Do not expose membrane and accessories to a constanttemperature in excess of 82C 180F.8.Substrate Preparation8.1 The following items should be addressed in Division 3of the project specification.8.1.1 Remove from the substrate any laitance,looseaggregate,sharp projections,grease,oil,