D+GA Project No. 9926
EPDM Single-Ply Membrane Roofing
16 October 2001
07531 - 3
1.08
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:
A.
Deliver roofing materials to Project site in original containers with seals unbroken and labeled with manufacturer's
name, product brand name and type, date of manufacture, and directions for storing and mixing with other components.
B.
Store liquid materials in their original undamaged containers in a clean, dry, protected location and within the
temperature range required by roofing system manufacturer. Protect stored liquid material from direct sunlight.
1.
Discard and legally dispose of liquid material that cannot be applied within its stated shelf life.
C.
Protect roof insulation materials from physical damage and from deterioration by sunlight, moisture, soiling, and other
sources. Store in a dry location. Comply with insulation manufacturer's written instructions for handling, storing, and
protecting during installation.
D.
Handle and store roofing materials and place equipment in a manner to avoid permanent deflection of deck.
1.09
PROJECT CONDITIONS:
A.
Weather Limitations: Proceed with roofing work only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit roofing
to be installed according to manufacturers' written instructions and warranty requirements.
B.
Substrate Conditions: Thoroughly inspect entire roofing substrate. Do not begin roofing installation until substrates
have been inspected and are determined to be in satisfactory condition to accept new roofing.
1.10
WARRANTY:
A.
General Warranty: The warranties specified in this Article shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may
have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other
warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.
B.
Standard Roofing Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit a written warranty, without monetary limitation, signed by
roofing system manufacturer agreeing to promptly repair leaks resulting from defects in materials or workmanship for
the following warranty period:
1.
Warranty Period: 15 years.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
MANUFACTURERS:
A.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
1.
EPDM Sheet and Polyisocyanurate Board Insulation:
a.
Carlisle Syntec Systems; Carlisle Corp. (STANDARD FOR SPECIFICATION)
b.
Firestone Building Products Co.
c.
GenFlex Roofing Systems; GenCorp Polymer Products.
2.2
EPDM SHEET:
A.
EPDM Sheet: Uniform, flexible sheet formed from a terpolymer of ethylene-propylene-diene, complying with
ASTM D 4637, Type 1, of the following grade, class, thickness, backing, and exposed face color:
1.
Grade and Class: Grade 1 and Class U, unreinforced.
2.
Thickness: 60 mils, nominal.
3.
Backing: Unbacked.
4.
Exposed Face Color: White.
