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EVALUATION' REPORT
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Evaluation Report 01506.03.12-R6
F115487 -R6
Date of Issuance: 04/23/2012
Revision 6:12/15/2017
SCOPE:
This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 61G20-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of
construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen,
P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume. The
products described herein have been evaluated for compliance with the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code
sections noted herein.
DESCRIPTION: GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments
LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted
herein.
CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced
Quality Assurance documentation changes, or provisions of the Code that relate to the product change. Acceptance of
this Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Nieminen, P.E. if the product
changes or the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. Trinity) ERD requires a complete review of this
Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle.
ADVERTISEMENT: The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words "Trinity) ERD Evaluated" may be displayed in
advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed, then it shall be done in its entirety.
INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or
its distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official.
This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 6.
Prepared by:
Robert J.M. Nieminen, R.E.
Florida Registration No. 59166, Florida DCAANE1983
The facsimile seal appearing was authorized by Robert
Nieminen, P.E. on 12/15/2017. This does not serve as an
electronically signed document.
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
1. TrinityEERD does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company
manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates.
2. Trinity) ERD is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates.
3. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing
products for which the evaluation reports are being issued.
4. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval
process of the product.
5. This is a building code evaluation. Neither TrinityJERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the 'Designer of
Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or
design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose.
TRINITY ERD
ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION:
SCOPE:
Product Category: Roofing
Sub -Category: Underlayment
Compliance Statement: GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance
with the following sections of the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with the
applicable sections of the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and
Limitations / Conditions of Use set forth herein.
2. STANDARDS:
Section
Prope
Standard
Year
1507.1.1, T1507.1.1
Unrolling, Breaking Strength,
ASTM D226
2p09
Pliability
1507.1.1
Tear Strength
ASTM D4533
2015
3. REFERENCES:
Entity
Examination
Reference
Date
ERD (TST 6049)
Physical Properties
R3360.02.07 -2-R1
03/13/2007
ERD (TST 6049)
Physical Properties
G12110.12.08
12/02/2008
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
BRY-003-02-01
03/19/2002
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF -224-02-01
07/27/2009
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF -349-02-01
07/03/2012
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
GAF -818-02-01
12/05/2017
ITS (TST 1509)
Physical properties
100258583CCQ-010A
01/11/2011
Miami -Dade (CER 1592)
HVHZ compliance
16-1213.04
11/16/2017
Miami -Dade (CER 1592)
HVHZ compliance
16-1216.02
02/02/2017
ICC -ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR -2053
07/01/2017
ICC -ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR -2808
07/01/2017
ICC -ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR -3286
02/01/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Charleston, SC
06/16/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; North Bay, ON
04/05/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Fontana, CA
07/07/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; McGregor, TX
05/24/2016
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Pryor, OK
06/20/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Mission, BC
06/27/2017
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
4.1 Deck-Armot- Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection is a non -woven, spun -bonded polypropylene
laminated polyethylene scrim sheet roof underlayment, available in 48 -inch or 54 -inch roll widths; meets
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception).
4.2 RoofPro'" SBS -Modified All -Purpose Underlayment is a fiberglass -reinforced, SBS modified bitumen roof
underlayment; meets AC165.
4.3 Shingle -Mateo Roof Deck Protection is a fiberglass reinforced, asphaltic roof underlayment; meets FBC
1507.1.1 (Exception).
4.4 StormSafe*" Anchor Sheet is a polypropylene woven fabric which serves as an anchor sheet in two-ply
roof underlayment systems; meets FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception).
4.5 Tiger Paw'" Roof Deck Protection is a non -woven, polypropylene reinforced, polymer coated roof
underlayment; meets FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception).
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S. LIMITATIONS:
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity IERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the
Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was
used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose.
5.2 This Evaluation Report is not for use in FBC HVHZ jurisdictions.
5.3 Fire Classification is not part of this Evaluation Report; refer to current Approved Roofing Materials
Directory or test report from accredited testing agency for fire ratings of this product.
5.4 GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments may be used with any prepared roof cover where the product is
specifically referenced within FBC approval documents. If not listed, a request may be made to the
Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval based on this evaluation combined with supporting data for the
prepared roof covering.
5.5 Allowable Roof Covers:
6. INSTALLATION:
6.1 GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with GAF published installation
instructions subject to the Limitations set forth in Section 5 herein and the specifics noted below.
6.2 Re -fasten any loose decking panels, and check for protruding nail heads. Sweep the substrate thoroughly
to remove any dust and debris prior to application.
6.3 Deck -Armor' Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection:
6.3.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or it underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet -
width for double -layer applications.
6.3.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1 -inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples.
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TABLE 1: ROOF
COVER OPTIONS
Underlayment
Asphalt
Shingles
Nail -On Tile
Foam -On
Metal
wood
Shakes &
Slate or
Simulated
Tile
Shingles
Slate
Deck -Armor T" Premium
Breathable Roof Deck
Yes
No
No
Contact Mfg
Contact Mfg
Contact Mfg
Protection
RoofPro'" SBS -Modified
All -Purpose
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Underlayment
Shingle -Mate@ Roof
Deck Protection
Yes
No No No
No
No
Tiger Paw' Roof Deck
Yes
No No Contact
Contact
Contact
Protection
Mfg.
Mfg.
Mfg.
5.6 Exposure Limitations:
Deck -Armor TMPremium
Breathable Roof Deck Protection; RoofProT"
SBS -Modified
All -Purpose
Underlayment; Shingle
-Mate's Roof Deck Protection; StormSafeT"' Anchor Sheet; Tiger Pawm Roof Deck
Protection shall not be
left exposed for longer than 30 -days after installation.
6. INSTALLATION:
6.1 GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with GAF published installation
instructions subject to the Limitations set forth in Section 5 herein and the specifics noted below.
6.2 Re -fasten any loose decking panels, and check for protruding nail heads. Sweep the substrate thoroughly
to remove any dust and debris prior to application.
6.3 Deck -Armor' Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection:
6.3.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or it underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet -
width for double -layer applications.
6.3.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1 -inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples.
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6.3.3 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: Install a leak barrier of LibertyTM SBS Self -
Adhering Base/Ply Sheet; StormGuardO Film Surfaced Leak Barrier; UnderRoofm 2 Polyester -Surfaced Leak
Barrier; UnderRoof m HT High Temperature Leak Barrier; WeatherWatchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or
WeatherWatch® XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier at vulnerable leak areas, including but not limited to eaves,
valleys, rakes, skylights and dormers. At eaves and valleys, install the leak barrier prior to installation of
the underlayment. Along the rake, install the underlayment, leaving 6 to 8 -inch of the deck exposed, and
then install the leak barrier over the underlayment and exposed decking. At other areas, install the leak
barrier over the underlayment. Refer to FL10626,
6.3.4 Non -Tile Roof Installations:
Single La er• Roof Slope > 4:12:
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3 -inch side -laps and minimum 6 -inch end -
laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. in the laps and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
Double Layer; 2:12 < Roof Slope < 4:12:
If leak barrier (6.3.3) is not used, install a half -width sheet at the eave prior to subsequent courses.
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, with minimum 25.5 -inch side -laps for 48 -inch wide rolls (resulting in
maximum 22.5 -inch exposure) or minimum 28.5 -inch side -laps for 54 -inch wide rolls (resulting in
maximum 25.5 -inch exposure) and minimum 6 -inch end -laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. along the low edge and
end laps and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the field. Ensure all end laps are
staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
6.4 Tiger PawT" Roof peck Protection:
6.4.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or II underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet -
width for double -layer applications.
6.4.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1 -inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples.
6.4.3 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: Install a leak barrier of LibertyTM SBS Self -
Adhering Base/Ply Sheet; StormGuard® Film Surfaced Leak Barrier; UnderRoofrl 2 Polyester -Surfaced Leak
Barrier; UnderRoof" HT High Temperature Leak Barrier, WeatherWatchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or
WeatherWatch" XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier at vulnerable leak areas, including but not limited to eaves,
valleys, rakes, skylights and dormers. At eaves and valleys, install the leak barrier prior to installation of
the underlayment. Along the rake, install the underlayment, leaving 6 to 8 -inch of the deck exposed, and
then install the leak barrier over the underlayment and exposed decking. At other areas, install the leak
barrier over the underlayment. Refer to FL10626.
6.4.4 Non -Tile Roof Installations:
Single Layer; Roof Slope > 4:12:
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3 -inch side -laps and minimum 6 -inch end -
laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. in the laps and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
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Double Laver. 2:12 < Roof Slope < 4:12:
If leak barrier (6.4.3) is not used, install a half -width sheet at the eave prior to subsequent courses.
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, with minimum 25.5 -inch side -laps (resulting in maximum 22.5 -inch
exposure) and minimum 6 -inch end -laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. along the low edge and end laps and 12 -inch
o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -
feet apart.
6.5 StormSafe— Anchor Sheet:
6.5.1 StormSafeT' Anchor Sheet is limited to use as a mechanically attached base layer in 2 -ply underlayment
systems.
6.5.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic- or steel -capped corrosion resistant nails; corrosion -resistant
nails & 1 -5/8 -inch tin -caps; or Drill -Tec screws and plates.
6.5.3 Non -Tile Roof Installations:
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upsiope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3 -inch side -laps and minimum 6 -inch end -
laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. in the laps and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
One the same day, install Libertylm SBS Self -Adhering Base/Ply; StormGuardO Film Surfaced Leak Barrier;
UnderRoof m HT High Temperature Leak Barrier; WeatherLtchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or
WeatherWatch" XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier over the StormSafeTv Anchor Sheet. Refer to FL10626.
6.6 RoofProT" SBS -Modified ATI -Purpose Underlayment and Shingle -Mate® Roof Deck Protection:
6.6.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or II underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed. No hammer tacks or staples are
permitted.
6.6.2 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: Install a leak barrier of LibertyTM SBS Self -
Adhering Base/Ply Sheet; StormGuard" Film Surfaced Leak Barrier; UnderRoofT" HT High Temperature Leak
Barrier; WeatherWatch" Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or WeatherWatch" XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier at
vulnerable leak areas, including but not limited to eaves, valleys, rakes, skylights and dormers. At eaves
and valleys, install the leak barrier prior to installation of the underlayment. Along the rake, install the
underlayment, leaving 6 to 8 -inch of the deck exposed, and then install the leak barrier over the
underlayment and exposed decking. At other areas, install the leak barrier over the underlayment. Refer
to FL10626.
7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to properly evaluate the installation of
this product.
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8. MANUFACTURING PLANTS:
Contact the noted QA agency for information on product locations covered for F.A.C. 611320-3 QA requirements.
The following plants have qualified products under their respective physical properties specifications.
North Bay, Ontario
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
Deck -Armor'" Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection, StormSafe`
Anchor5heet
Fontana, CA
AC165
RoofPro'" SBS -Modified All -Purpose Underlayment
Pryor, OK
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
Shingle-Matem Roof Deck Protection
McGregor, TX
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
Shingle -Mateo Roof Deck Protection
Mission, BC
FBC 1507.1.1(Exception)
Tiger Paw'" Roof Deck Protection
Charleston, SC
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
Tiger Paw'" Roof Deck Protection
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY:
UL, LLC. — QUA9625; (847) 664-3281
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EVALUATION REPORT
GAF
1 Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(800) 766-3411
EXTERIOR RESEARCH & DESIGN, LLC.
Certificate of Authorization #9503
353 CHRISTIAN STREET, UNIT #13
OXFORD, CT 06478
(203) 262-9245
Evaluation. Repori 01506.03.12-R6
FL15487-R6
Date of Issuance: 04/23/2012
Revision 6:17/15/2017
SCOPE:
This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 61620-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of
construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen,
P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume. The
products described herein have been evaluated for compliance with the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code
sections noted herein.
DESCRIPTION: GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments
LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted
herein.
CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced
Quality Assurance documentation changes, or provisions of the Code that relate to the product change. Acceptance of
this Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Nieminen, P.E. if the product
changes or the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. Trinity) ERD requires a complete review of this
Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle.
ADVERTISEMENT: The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words "Trinity I ERD Evaluated" may be displayed in
advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed, then it shall be done in its entirety.
INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or
its distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official.
This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 6.
Prepared by:
Robert J.M. Nieminen, P.E.
Florida Registration No. 55166, Florida DCAANE1983
The facsimile seal appearing was authorized by Robert
Nieminen, P.E. on 12/15/2017. This does not serve as an
electronicalty si¢ned dnrumant_
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
I. TrinitylERD does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company
manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates.
2. Trinity I ERD is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates.
3. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have nor wili acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing
products for which the evaluation reports are being issued.
4. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval
process of the product.
S. This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity IERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of
Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or
design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose.
ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION:
1. SCOPE:
Product Category: Roofing
Sub -Category: Underlayment
Compliance Statement: GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance
with the following sections of the 6"' Edition (2017) Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with the
applicable sections of the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and
Limitations / Conditions of Use set forth herein.
2. STANDARDS:
Section
Property
Standard
Year
1507.1.1, T1507.1.1
Unrolling, Breaking Strength,
ASTM D226
2009
Pliability
1507.1.1
Tear Strength
ASTM D4533
2015
3. REFERENCES:
Entity
Examination
Reference
Date
ERD (TST 6049)
Physical Properties
R3360.02.07 -2-R1
03/13/2007
ERD (TST 6049)
Physical Properties
612110.1.2.08
12/02/2008
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
BRY-003-02-01
03/19/2002
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF -224-02-01
07/27/2009
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF -349-02-01
07/03/2012
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1,1(Exception)
GAF -818-02-01
12/05/2017
ITS (TST 1509)
Physical properties
100258583COQ-010A
01/11/2011
Miami -Dade (CER 1592)
HVHZ compliance
16-1213.04
11/16/2017
Miami -Dade (CER 1592)
HVHZ compliance
16-1216.02
02/02/201.7
ICC -ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR -2053
07/01/2017
ICC -ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR -2808
07/01/2017
ICC -ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR -3286
02/01/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Charleston, SC
06/16/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; North Bay, ON
04/05/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9525)
Quality Control
R10689; Fontana, CA
07/07/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; McGregor, TX
05/24/2016
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Pryor, OK
06/20/2017
UL, LLC (QUA 9625)
Quality Control
R10689; Mission, BC
06/27/2017
4. PRODUc7 DESCRIPTION:
4.1 Deck -Armor'
Premium Breathable hoof Deck Protection is a non -woven, spun -bonded polypropylene
laminated polyethylene scrim sheet roof underlayment,
available in 48 -inch or 54 -inch roll widths, meets
FBC 21, 507. 1. 1 (Exception).
4.2 RoofPro'°" SBS -Modified All -Purpose Underlayment is a fiberglass -reinforced, SBS modified bitumen roof
Underlayment;
meets AC165.
4.3 Shingle -Mate® Roof Deck Protection is a fiberglass reinforced, asphaltic roof underlayment; meets FBC
1507.1.1 (Exception).
4.4 5tortnSafel" Anchor Sheet is a polypropylene woven fabric which serves as an anchor sheet in two-ply
roof .:nderlayment systems; meets FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception).
4.5 Tiger Paw'" Roof Deck Protection is a non -woven, polypropylene reinforced, polymer coated roof
underlayment; meets FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception),
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5. LIMITATIONS:
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity) ERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the
Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was
used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose.
5.2 This Evaluation Report is not for use in FBC HVHZ jurisdictions.
5.3 Fire Classification is not part of this Evaluation Report; refer to current Approved Roofing Materials
Directory or test report from accredited testing agency for fire ratings of this product.
5.4 GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments may be used with any prepared roof cover where the product is
specifically referenced within FBC approval documents. If not listed, a request may be made to the
Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval based on this evaluation combined with supporting data for the
prepared roof covering.
5.5 Allowable Roof C®vers:
5.6
TABLE 1: ROOF COVER OPTIONS
Underlayment
Asphalt
shingles
Nail -On Tile
Foam -On
Metal
Wood
Shakes &
Slate or
Simulated
Tile
Shingles
Slate
Deck -Armory' Premium
Breathable Roof Deck
Yes
No
No
Contact Mfg
Contact Mfg
Contact Mfg
Protection
RoofProTM SBS -Modified
All -Purpose
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Underlayment
Shing;e-Mate® Roof
Deck Protection
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Tiger Paw" Roof Deck
Yes
No
No
Contact
Contact
Contact
Protection
Mfg.
Mfg,
Mfg.
Expos -Are Limitations:
Deck -Armor'" Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection; RoofProll SBS -Modified All -Purpose
Underlayment; Shingle -Mate Roof Deck Protection; StormSafeT Anchor Sheet, Tiger Paw=" Roof Deck
Protection shall not be left exposed for longer than 30 -days after installation.
6. INSTALLATION -
6.1 GAF Synthetic Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with GAF published installation
instructions subject to the Limitations set forth in Section 5 herein and the specifics noted below.
6.2 Re -fasten any loose decking panels, and check for protruding nail heads. Sweep the substrate thoroughly
to remove any dust and debris prior to application.
6.3 Deck-Armor7m Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection:
6.3.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or 11 underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet -
width for double -layer applications.
6.3.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1 -inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples.
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6.3.3 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: Install a leak barrier of LibertyTM
Barrier; UnderRoofrm HT High Temperature Leak Barrier; WeatherWatch® Mineral Surfaced SBS Self -
Leak Barrier or,
Adhering Base/Ply Sheet; StormCuardO Film Surfaced Leak Barrier; UnderRoof m 2 Polyester -Surfaced Leak
WeatherWatch® XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier at vulnerable leak areas, including but not limited to eaves
valleys, rakes, skylights and dormers. At eaves and valleys, install the leak barrier prior to installation s,
the underlayment. Along the rake, install the underlayment, leaving 6 to 8of
-inch of the deck exposed, and
then install the leak barrier over the underlayment and exposed decking. At other areas, install the leak
barrier over the underlayment. Refer to FL10626.
6.3.4 fon-Tile Roof Installations:
Single Layer: Roof Slope > 4:12:
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch D.C. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch D.C. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3 -inch side -laps and minimum 6 -inch end -
laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. in the laps and 12 -inch D.C. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
Double �.a er 2:12 < Roof 51ope < 4:12;
If leak barrier (6.3.3) is not used, install a half -width sheet at the eave prior to subsequent courses.
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch D.C. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, with minimum 25.5 -inch side -laps for 48 -inch wide rolls (resulting in
maximum 22.5 -inch exposure) or minimum 28.5 -inch side -laps for 54 -inch wide rolls (resulting in
maximum 25.5 -inch exposure) and minimum 6 -inch end -laps. Fasten 6 -inch D.C. along the low edge and
end lags and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the field. Ensure all end laps are
staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
6.4 Tiger Pa%A►Tm Roof Deck Protection:
6.4.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or it underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet -
width for double -layer applications.
6.4.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1 -inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples.
6.4.3 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: Install a leak barrier of Liberty'"' SBS Self -
Adhering Base/Ply Sheet; StormGuardO Film Surfaced Leak Harrier, UnderRoofrl 2 Polyester -Surfaced Leak
Barrier; UnderRoof " HT High Temperature Leak Barrier; WeatherWatch® Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or
WeatherWatchO XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier at vulnerable leak areas, including but not limited to eaves,
valleys, rakes, skylights and dormers. At eaves and valleys, install the leak barrier prior to installation of
the underlayment. Along the rake, install the underlayment, leaving 6 to 8 -inch of the deck exposed, and
then install the leak barrier over the underlayment and exposed decking. At other areas, install the leak
barrier over the underlayment. Refer to FL10626.
6.4.4 Non -Tile Roof Installations:
Single Laver° Roof Slope > 4:12•
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch D.C. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch D.C. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3 -Inch side -laps and minimum 6 -inch end-
laps.asten 6 -incl: o.c, in the laps and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
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Dou hip La er• 2:12 < Roof Slo e < 4:12:
If leak barrier (6.4.3) is not used, install a half -width sheet at the eave prior to subsequent courses.
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, with minimum 25.5 -inch side -laps (resulting in maximum 22.5 -inch
exposure) and minimum 6 -inch end -laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. along the low edge and end laps and 12 -inch
o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the field, Ensure al'd end laps are staggered at least 3 -
feet apart.
6.5 StormSafe— Anchor Sheet:
6.5.1 StormSafe- Anchor Sheet is limited to use as a mechanically attached base layer in 2 -ply underlayment
systems.
6.5.2 Fasteners shall be 1 -inch diameter plastic- or steel -capped corrosion resistant nails; corrosion -resistant
nails & 1 -5/8 -inch tin -caps; or Drill -Tec screws and plates.
6.5.3 Non -Tie Roof Installations:
Starting at the eave, fasten the eave edge and 6 -inch wide end -laps 6 -inch o.c. Fasten in the field of the roll
12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3 -inch side -laps and minimum 6 -inch end -
laps. Fasten 6 -inch o.c. in the laps and 12 -inch o.c. in two, equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field. Ensure all end laps are staggered at least 3 -feet apart.
One the same day, install LibertyT1 SBS Self -Adhering Base/Ply; StormGuarde Film Surfaced Leak Barrier;
UnderRoofT"^ HT High Temperature Leak Barrier; WeatherWatch" Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or
WeatherWatchm XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier over the StormSafeT"Anchor Sheet. Refer to FL10626.
6.6 RoofProT" SBS -Modified All -Purpose Underlayment and Shingle -Mateo Roof Deck Protection:
6.6.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or II underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed. No hammer tacks or staples are
permitted.
6.6.2 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: Install a leak barrier of LibertyTM SBS Self -
Adhering Base/Ply Sheet; StormGuard® Film Surfaced Leak Barrier; UnderRoofT" HT High Temperature Leak
Barrier; WeatherWatchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier or WeatherWatchO XT Mat Surfaced Leak Barrier at
vulnerable leak areas, including but not limited to eaves, valleys, rakes, skylights and dormers. At eaves
and valleys, install the leak barrier prior to installation of the underlayment. Along the rake, install the
underlayment, leaving 6 to 8 -inch of the deck exposed, and then install the leak barrier over the
underlayment and exposed decking. At other areas, install the leak barrier over the underlayment. Refer
to FL10626.
7• BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to properly evaluate the installation of
this product.
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B. MANUFACTURING PLANTS;
9.
Contact the noted QA agency for information on product locations covered for F.A.C. 61G20-3 CIA requirements.
The following plants have qualified products under their respective physical properties specifications.
North Bay, Ontario FBC 1-507.1.1 (Exception)
Fontana, CA AC165
Pryor, OK FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception}
McGregor, TX FBC 2507.1.1 (Exception)
Mission, BC FBC 15137.1.1 (Exception)
Charleston, 5C FBC 1507.1.1 {Exception)
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY:
UL, LLC.—QUA9625; (847) 664-3281
Deck -Armor TI Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection, 5torm5afeT"'
RootProT" SBS -Modified AII-Purpose
Shingle -Mate° Roof Deck Protection
Shingle-Matem, Roof Deck Protection
Tiger PawT°" Roof Deck Protection
Tiger Pawl" Roof Deck Protection
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