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FL10626-R18
Application Type
Revision
Code Version
2017
Application Status
Pending FBC Approval
Comments
Archived
Product Manufacturer GAF
Address/Phone/Email 1 Campus Drive
Parisppany, NJ 07054
(800) 766-3411
mstieh@gaf.com
Authorized Signature Robert Nieminen
Ireith@nemoetc.com
Technical Representative William Broussard
Address/Phone/Email 1 Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(800) 766-3411
TechnicalQuestionsGAF@gaf.com
Quality Assurance Representative
Address/Phone/Email
Category Roofing
Subcategory Underlayments
Compliance Method Evaluation Report from a Florida Registered Architect or a Licensed Florida
Professional Engineer
Evaluation Report - Hardcopy Received
Florida Engineer or Architect Name who developed the Robert Nieminen
Evaluation Report
Florida License PE-59166
Quality Assurance Entity UL LLC
Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 12/16/2022
Validated By John W. Knezevich, PE
Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received
Certificate of Independence
FL10626 R18 COI 2020 01 COI NIEMINEN.pdf
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard) Standard
Year
ASTM D1970
2015
ASTM D226 (physicals)
2009
ASTM D4533 (tear)
2015
ASTM D6164
2011
ASTM D6757
_. 2016
FM 4474
2011
FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12)
2012
Equivalence of Product Standards
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FL # 1 Model, Number or Name I Description
10626.1 GAF Roof Underlayments Roofing Underlayments for use in sloped roof systems
Limits of Use Installation Instructions i
Approved for use in HVH2: No FL10626 R18 II 2020 06 04 FINAL ER GAF UNDERLAYMENTS FL10626-
Approved for use outside HVH2: Yes R18.pdf
Impact Resistant: N/A Verified By: Robert Niemien 59166
Design Pressure: +N/A/-442.5 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Other: 1.) The design pressure noted in this Evaluation Reports
application relates to one particular FL10626 R18 AE 2020 06 04 FINAL ER GAF UNDERLAYMENTS FL10626- 1
underlayment system. Refer to ER Section 5.6.4 R18.pdf i
for details. 2.) Refer to ER Section 5 for other Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Limits of Use.
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Certificote of Authorirotloo #32455
353 Christian Street, Unit #13
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 262-9245
ENGINEER EVALUATE TEST CONSULT
GAF Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-R18
ICampus Drive FL10626-R18
Parsippany, N! 07054 Date of Issuance: 04/25/2008
(800) 766-3411 Revision 18: 06/04/2020
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 611' Edition (2017) Florida Building Code sections noted
herein.
DESCRIPTION: GAF Roof Underlayments
LABELING: labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted
herein and FBC 1507.1.1.
CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until the named product(s) changes, the referenced Quality
'-Assurance ocumentation 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 Nleminen, P.E. of any changes to the
product(s), the Quality Assurance or the production facility location(s). NEMOletc, requires a complete review of this
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advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed, then it $hail 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 11.
Prepared by:
Robert J.M. Nieminen, P.E.
Florida Registration No. 59166, Florida DCA ANE1983
The facsimile seal appearing was authorized by Robert
Nieminen, P.E. on 06/44/2020. This does not serve as an
electronically signed document.
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
1. NEW ETC, LLC 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. NEMO ETC, LLC 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 NEMO I etc. 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.
02019 MEMO ETC, LLC
NEMO etc.
Product Category: Roofing
Sub -Category: Underlayment
Compliance Statement: GAF Roof Underlayments, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance with the
following sections of the Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with the following Standards.
Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations / Conditions of Use set forth herein.
section
P_
1504.3.1
Wind Uplift f
FM 4474
2011
1507,11, R905.1.1 Exception
Unrolling, Breaking Strength, Pliability
ASTM D226
2009
1507.1.1, R905.1.1 Exception
Tear Strength
ASTM D4533
2015
1507.2.3 /1507.1.1
Physical Properties
ASTM D6757
2016
15 07.2.4 / 1507.1.1, 1507.2.9.2
Physical Properties
ASTM D1970
2015
1507.3.3, R905.3.3
Physical properties
FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12)
2012
2507.11.2
Physical Properties
ASTM D6164
2012
ERD (TST 6049)
ERD (TST 6049)
ERD (TST 6049)
ERD (TST 6049)
ERD (TST 6049)
ERD (TST 6049)
ERD (TST 6049)
Intertek �1558)
E xatfi 651�t
Physical Properties
Physical Properties
FRSA/TRI April 2012 (Slippage)
ASTM D6164
ASTM D6164
ASTM D1970
ASTM D1970
FBC I507.1.1 Exception)
R3360.02.07-2-RI
G12110.12,09
634150,08.12
G40630.01.14-2B
646160,09.14-3A
GAF-SC13285.03,17-3
GAF-SC13285.03.17-4
E549.0 =a5-_U
03/13/2007
12/02/2008
11/14/2021
01/07/2024
09/09/2014
03/01/2017
03/02/2017
11/08/2016—
PRI (TST5878)
Physical properties
BRY-003-02-01
03/19/2002
PRI (TST 5-878,
03/2612002
PRI (TST 5878)
ASTM D1970
GAF-027-02-01
03/26/2002
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF-042-02-01
06103/200S
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF-224-02-01
07/27/2009
PRI (TST 5878)
ASTM D1970
GAF-238-02-01
03103/2010
PRI (TST 5878)
ASTM D1970
GAF-275-02-01
11/11/2010
PRI (TST 5878)
Physical properties
GAF-349-02-01
07/03/2012
PRI (TST 5878)
Wind Uplift
GAF-434-02-01
09/16/2013
PRI (TST 5878)
Wind Uplift
GAF-434-02-03
09/16/2013
PRI (TST 5878)
Wind Uplift
GAF-434-02-04
09/16/2013
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
GAF-818-02-01
12/05/2017
PRI (TST 5978)
ASTM D1970 (AL)
MSA-047-02-01
04/11/2018
PRI (TSTS878)
FBC 2507.1.1 (Exception)
GAF-826-02-02
06/04/2018
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
GAF-847-02-01
06/04/2018
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
GAF-914-02-01
04/10/2019
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
376T0012
07/15/2019
PRI (TST 5878)
FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception)
376T0018 x 2
07/31/2019
PRI (TST 5878)
ASTM D1970
376T0032
10/22/2019
UL (TST 1740)
Physical properties
02NK22569
06/04/2002
UL (TST 1740)
ASTM D6757
I0NK11990
05/18/2011
Miami -Dade (CER 1592)
HVHZ compliance
16-1216,02
02/02/2017
Miami -Dade (CER 1592)
HVHZ compliance
18-0119.15
02/22/2018
ICC-ES (EVL2396)
IBCARC compliance
ESR-2053
07/01/2017
JCC-ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR-2808
07/01/2017
ICC-ES (EVL2396)
IBC/IRC compliance
ESR-1322
01/01/2018
MEMO ETC, LLC
Evaluation Report 01506.04.08-RI8
Certificate of Authorizatfan #32455
6-EDITION (2017) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION
FL10626-R18
GAF Roof Underiayments; (800) 766-3411
Revision 18: 06/04/2020
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NEMO ETC Traceability FBC Cross -Listing 04/22/2020
UL, LLC (QUA 9625) Quality Control Service Confirmation 05/21/2019
UL, LLC (QUA 9625) Quality Control Service Confirmation (AL) 05/04/2020
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
—4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
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Product r
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Description
LibertyTM" SBS Self Adhering
ASTM D1970
Mt. Vernon, IN
smooth -surfaced, fiberglass -reinforced, self-
Base/Ply Sheet
adhering SBS modified bitumen roof
underlayment
StormGuard19 Film Surfaced
ASTM D1970
Mt. Vernon, IN
film -surfaced, fiberglass -reinforced, self -
Leak Barrier
Savannah, GA
adhering SBS modified bitumen roof
underlayment; also used as a secondary
water barrier to seal roof decks
WeatherWatch® Mineral
ASTM D1970
Mt. Vernon, IN
mineral -surfaced, fiberglass -reinforced, self -
Surfaced Leak Barrier
Savannah, GA
adhering SBS modified bitumen roof
Arkadelphia, AR
underlayment; also used as a secondary
Tuscaloosa, AL
water barrier to seal roof decks
Deck -Armor' Premium
FBC 1507.1.1 &
North Bay, ON
non -woven, spun -bonded polypropylene
Breathable Roof Deck
R905.1.1
Dadra, India
laminated polyethylene scrim sheet roof
Protection
(Exception)
underlayment
FeltBusterg High -Traction
FBC 1507.1.1 &
Richmond, VA
non -asphaltic, polypropylene roofing
Synthetic Roofing Felt
R905.1.1
Dadra, India
underlayment
(Exception)
Shingle -Mate® Roof Deck
FBC 1507.1.1 &
Pryor, OK
fiberglass reinforced, asphaltic roof
-Protection
11905A.1
un er aymen
(Exception)
StormSafel Anchor Sheet
FBC 1507.1.1 &
North Bay, ON
polypropylene woven fabric which serves as
R905.1.1
an anchor sheet in two-ply roof
(Exception)
underlayment systems
Tiger Pawl Roof Deck
FBC 1507.1.1 &
Dadra, India
non -woven, polypropylene reinforced,
Protection
R905.1.1
North Bay, ON
polymer coated roof underlayment
(Exception)
Parzal, India
Umerkui Kilvani,
India
RoofProl SBS-Modified All-
AC165
Fontana, CA
fiberglass -reinforced, SBS modified bitumen
Purpose Underlayment
roof underlayment
VersaShieid® Fire -Resistant
ASTM D6757
Conover, NC
non -asphaltic, fiberglass -based roof
Roof Deck Protection
(physicals)
underlayment and/or fire barrier
Ruberoid" Mop Granule
ASTM D6164
Savannah, GA
granule -surfaced, polyester -reinforced,
asphalt -applied SBS modified bitumen roof
underlayment
Ruberold" Mop Granule FR
ASTM D6164
Savannah, GA
granule -surfaced, polyester -reinforced,
asphalt -applied SBS modified bitumen roof
underlayment
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GAF Roof Underlayments; (800) 766-3411 Revision 18: 06/04/2020
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither MEMO ETC, LLC 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 uniess.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 currentApproved Roofing Materials Directory for fire
ratings of this product. -
5.4 GAF 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 maybe 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:
Ci2TtQlr
Asphalt
City and Condreie.7�le
-
�iVletai
Slate
wood
Underlaymept
Shingles
( . 3j
5hEngies
(1so7�)611.ailechanical
dh AeSrve
Panels Shtngfes
/s77)
5hingles
Shakes
Attach,;. Set
(15074J
Liberty- SB5Self-Adhering
Base/Pty Sheet
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
StormGuard& Film Surfaced Leak
Barrier
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
WeatherWatch& Mineral Surfaced
Leak Barrier
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Deck -Armor" Premium Breathable
Yes
Na
No
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Roof Deck Protection
GAF
GAF
GAF
GAF
GAF
FeltBuster" High -Traction
Synthetic Roofing Felt
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Shingle-Mate'Root Deck
Protection
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Tiger Pawl" Roof Deck Protection
Yes
No
No
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
GAF
GAF
GAF
GAF
GAF
RoofPro- SBS-Modified Ail-
Purpose Underlayment
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
VersaShield& Fire -Resistant Roof
Deck Protection
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Ruberoid& Mop Granule
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
See 55.1
Ruberoid& Mop Granule FR
Yes
Yes
es
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
See
5.5.1 "Foam -On Tile" is limited to use of the following Approved tile adhesives / underlavment combinations.
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rtaytpent =
Adhesive
:Florida Product Approval
Ruberoid® Mop Granule; Ruberoid*
Mop Granule FR
Dupont TILE BOND=
FL22525
1 Refer to Tile Manufacturer's orAdhesive Manufacturer's Florida Product Approval for Overturning Moment Resistance Performance.
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5.6 Allowable Substrates:
Liberty"' SBS Self -Adhering Base/Ply Sheet
self -adhering
(Optional)
ASTfV1 D41
plywood
StormGuard* Film Surfaced Leak Barrier
.
Weather Watch19 Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier
Liberty' SBS Self -Adhering Base/Ply Sheet
self -adhering
None
ASTM D226 felt
StormGuardl Film Surfaced Leak Barrier
Weather WatchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier
Liberty' SBS Self -Adhering 6ase/Ply Sheet
self -adhering
ASTM D41
metal (flashing metal, valley metal, etc.)
StormGuardO Film Surfaced Leak Barrier
Weather WatchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier
Ruberold' Mop Granule
hot asphalt
ASTM D41
structural concrete
Ruberoid" Mop Granule.
hotasphalt
None
GAFGLAS* #80 Llltima� Base Sheet or
�.1 Wind Resistance for Underlayment �ystems in Foam -On Tile Applications:
The following wind uplift limitations apply to vndmdayment systems that are not prescriptively addressed in
FRSVTR|April 2012 (04' 2)andareusoJinfoam- onrmortaesettileapplicadons. Maximum Design Pressure b
the result oftesting for wind load resistance based on allowable wind loads and reflects the ultimate passing
pressure divided by 2 (the 2 to I margin of safety per FBC 1504.9 has already been applied). Refer to FRSA/TRI April
2012 (04-12), Appendix A, Table 1A or FBC 1609 for determination of design wind loads.
( #1 Maximum Design Pressure =-45 vsf.
Deck: Min. 19/32-inch plywood to meet p rements; to satisfaction of Authorlty_JJ'zdng
1.25-inch long ring shank nails through 32 ga., 1-5/8-inch diameter tin caps spaced 9-inch o.c. at the
min, 4-Inch wide side laps and 9-Inch o.c. attwo (2), equallyspaced, staggered center rows in the field
of the sheet.
' Cap Sheet: KubemidmMop Granule orRuberoid*Mop Granule FRapplied in full mopping cfASTM D312,Type
IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25, lbs/square.
#Z Maximum Design Pressure = -7"—Sf.
Deck: Min. 19/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Base Sheet: GAFGLASO #80 Ultimal Base Sheet mRu4eroid" 20 Smooth mechanically attached with 12 ga., min.
1.25-inchlong ring shank nails through 310a,1-5/O-inc diameter tin caps spaced &inc6ox:a¢the
min. 4-inch wide side laps and 8-inch o.c. at three (3), equally spaced, staggered center rows in the
field nfthe sheet.
Cap Sheet: Ruberoid" Mop Granule or RuberoidO Mop Granule FR applied In full mopping of ASTM D312, Type
|Vhot asphalt at20to%5|bs/squore.
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#3 Maximum Design Pressure = -97.5 osf, 0..NEM01etc.
Deck: Min. 19/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Base Sheet: GAFGLAS" #80 Ultimal" Base Sheet or RuberoidO 20 Smooth mechanically attached with 11 ga., min.
1.25-inch long ring shank nails through 32 ga., 1-5/8-inch diameter tin caps spaced 4-inch o.c. at the
min. 2-Inch wide side laps and 4-Inch o.c. at four (4), equally spaced center rows in the field of the
sheet,
Cap Sheet: Ruberoid® Mop Granule or RuberoldO Mop Granule FR applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type
IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square.
#4 Maximum Design Pressure = -442.5 psf.
Deck: Min. 2,500 psi structural concrete to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction
Base Sheet: GAFGLAS #75 Base Sheet, Tri-Ply #75 Base Sheet, GAFGLAS #80 Ultima Base Sheet, GAFGLAS Ply 4,
Tri-Ply Ply 4 or GAFGLAS Flex Ply 6 applied in full mopping of ASTM D312, Type IV hot asphalt at 20 to
25 lbs/square.
Cap Sheet: Ruberoid® Mop Granule or RuberoidO Mop Granule FR applied In full mopping of ASTM D312, Type
IV hot asphalt at 20 to 25 lbs/square.
5.6.1.1 For mechanically attached Base Sheet, the maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or
exceed that required under FRSAITRI April 2012 (04-12), Appendix A, Table IA.
Alternatively, the maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or exceed the Zone I design
pressure determined in accordance with FBC 1609. In this case, Zones 2 and 3 shall employ an attachment density
designed by a qualified design professional to resist the elevated pressure criteria. Commonly used methods are
ANSI/SPRI WD1, FM Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29 and Roofing Application Standard RAS 117. Assemblies
marked with an asterisk* carry the limitations set forth in Section 2.2.10.1 of FM Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29
(January 2016) for Zone 2/3 enhancements,
5.7 Exposure Limitations:
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EX
Deck -Armor" Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection, FeltBusterO High -Traction Synthetic Roofing Felt
Shingle-Mate3l Roof Deck Protection, StormSafe— Anchor Sheet Tiger Paw' Roof Deck Protection,
RoofPro" SBS-Modified All -Purpose Underlayment, Liberty"" SBS Self -Adhering Base/Ply Sheet, 30
StormGuardO Film Surfaced Leak Barrier and WeatherWatcho Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier
VersaShield® Fire -Resistant Roof Deck Protection, Ruberold" Mop Granule and Ruberoid® Mop Granule FR 180
5.8 Tile Slippage Limitations (TAS-103 per FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12)):
When loading roof tiles on the underlayment in direct -deck tile assemblies, the maximum roof slope shall be as
follows. These slope limitations can only be exceeded by using battens during loading of the roof tiles.
4-11tolls_
J, J.
T 64'P 6M e
tag Staging Meth
M
o e
P
Flat
Max. 10-tile stack
4:12
RuberoidO Mop Granule
Flat
Max. 6-tile stack (4 over 2)
5:12
Lugged
Max. 10-tile stack
5:12
Ruberold" Mop Granule FR
Flat or Lugged
Max. 6-tile stack (4 over 2)
5:12
Lugged
Max, 10-tile stack
4:12
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6.1 GAF 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 and prime the substrate (if applicable).
6.3 instal( self -adhering underiayments when ambient temperatures are minimum 45°F and rising.
6.4 All metal surfaces shall be primed with Matri)ff 307 Premium Asphalt Primer or alternate GAF accepted ASTM
D41 primer prior to application of self -adhering membranes.
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6.5 Deck Armo7�" Premiurei Breathable Roof Desk 4(►rotec#ion
6.5.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type 1 or Ii underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 or R905.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be Installed, considering the wider sheet -width for
double -layer applications.
6.5.2 Fasteners:
Minimum fasteners shall be 1-inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1-inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples, unless restricted by Code.
Code Reference: The Exception statement in FBC 1507.1.1 and FBC R905.1.1 states: ':..except metal cap nails shall
be required where the ultimate design wind speed, V it, equals or exceeds 150 mph.'
6.5.3 Slopes of 4:12 or greater:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 4-inches. End (vertical)
laps shall be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet.
Minimum attachment shall be In accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 6-inch o.c.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily
attached pending attachment of the battens.
wide rolls) or minimum 25.54nches (for48-inch wide rolls). End (vertical) laps shall be offset from course to course
not less than 6 feet.
Begin by fastening a full -width along the eaves or install full -width leak barrier. Place a full -width sheet over the
starter, completely overlapping the starter course. Continue upslope, maintaining minimum 28.5-inch side laps
(for 54-inch wide rolls) or minimum 25.5-inch side laps (for 48-Inch wide rolls), resulting in a double -layer
application.
Minimum attachment shall be in accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 6-Inch o.c.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily
attached pending attachment of the battens.
6.5.3 Optional, or if required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: install a leak barrier of Liberty'" SBS Self -Adhering
Base/Ply Sheet; StormGuard® Film Surfaced Leak Barrier or WeatherWatch" Mineral 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.
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6.6 Fe7tBuster� High Frctiop Synthetic Roofing Feltirrr TtgeriPaw"" Ropy bdcli Erotedtfbn
6.6.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or It underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 or R905.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, considering the wider sheet -width for
double -layer applications.
6.6.2 Fasteners:
Minimum fasteners shall be 1-inch diameter plastic -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1-Inch diameter plastic -
capped, corrosion resistant staples, unless restricted by Code.
Code Reference: The Exception statement in FBC 1507.1.1 and FBC R905.1.1 states: `...except metal cap nails shall
be required where the ultimate design wind speed, Vauro equals or exceeds 150 mph."
6.6.3 Slopes of 4:12 or greater:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-Inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 4-Inches: End (vertical)
laps shall be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet.
Minimum attachment shall be in accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 6-inch o.c.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily
attached pending attachment of the battens.
6.6.4 Slopes of 2:12 to less than 4:12:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 25.5-inches. End
(vertical) laps shall be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet.
Begin by fastening a full -width along the eaves or install full -width leak barrier. Place a full -width sheet over the
starter, completely overlapping the starter course. Continue upslope, maintaining minimum 25.5-Inch side laps,
resulting in a double -layer application.
Minimum attachment shall be in accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 6-Inch o.c.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily
attached pending attachment of the battens.
6.6.5 Optional, or If required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction: install a leak barrier of Liberty, SBS Self -Adhering
vaacr r;y aticcLi awl II IUudUU- rum zurraceu LeaK tsarrier or weatnerwatcri- Mineral 5urtaced 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.
6.7 3toFmfer Anchor SFee#
6.7.1 StormSafe"" Anchor Sheet is limited to use as a mechanically attached base layer In 2-ply underlayment systems.
6.7.2 Fasteners:
Minimum 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, unless restricted by Code.
Code Reference: The Exception statement In FBC 1507.1.1 and FBC R905.1.1 states: `...except metal cap nails shall
be required where the ultimate design wind speed, Vauth equals or exceeds 150 mph."
6.7.3 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 Libertym SBS Self -Adhering Base/Ply; 5tormGuard* Film Surfaced Leak Barrier or
WeatherWatch" Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier over the StormSafel Anchor Sheet,
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6.8 RtSofPrI'"" SBS NNiodiTtt purpose Uheriaymen#t ngteiMafe� Roof DProtection
6.8.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or 11 underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 or R905.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed.
6.8.2 Fasteners:
As required in FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed. No hammer
tacks or staples are permitted.
Code Reference: The Exception statement in FBC 1507.1.1 and FBC R905.1.1 states: "...except metal cap nails shall
be required where the ultimate design wind speed, V it, equals or exceeds 150 mph."
6.8.3 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 Barrier or WeatherWatch" Mineral 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.
`VelrsaShleld� Fire Reslstan#Roof Deck Protection
6.9
6.9.1 Shall be Installed in compliance with the codified requirements for ASTM D6757 underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be Installed.
6.9.2 Fasteners:
Minimum fasteners shall be 1-inch diameter plastic -capped or metal -capped corrosion resistant nails or 1-inch
diameter plastic -capped, corrosion resistant staples, unless restricted by Code.
Cade Reference: The Exception statement in FBC 1507.1.1 and FBC R905.1.1 states: `...except metal cap nails shall
be required where the ultimate design wind speed, VQ It, equals or exceeds 150 mph."
6.9.3 Slopes of 4:12 or greater:
c-al)Aaps-shall-be-minimum-6--inches-and-side-(fiorizonmr)-laMh-all-be minimum 4--inches. nntc(vertical)
be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet.
Minimum attachment shall be In accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or 11905.1.1. Secure end laps 6-inch o.c.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily
attached pending attachment of the battens.
6.9.4 Scones of 2:12 to less than 4:12:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 22-inches. End (vertical)
laps shall be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet.
Begin by fastening a half -width starter strip along the eaves or install full -width leak barrier. Place a full -width sheet
over the starter, completely overlapping the starter course. Continue upslope, maintaining minimum 22-inch side
laps, resulting in a double -layer application.
Minimum attachment shaft be in accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 6-inch o.c.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily
attached pending attachment of the battens.
6.9.5 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 Barrier or WeatherWatchO Mineral Surfaced 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.
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6.10 Ltber[jr' S)S self Adhe[tnBasPly Sheet
6.10.1 Shall be installed In compliance with the codified requirements for ASTM D1970 underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed.
6.10.2 The minimum and maximum roof slopes are 36:12 and 6:12, respectively. Back -nailing Is required when slope is
1:12 or greater. Back -nailing shall consist of minimum 1-Inch square or round cap nails spaced 18" o.c.
encapsulated within min. 3-Inch side laps.
6.10.3 Nan -Tile ADplicat)OnS
Shall be fully self -adhered to the substrates noted in Section 5.6. For direct -bond to deck applications plywood
shall be primed with Matrix'"' 307 Premium Asphalt Primer or alternate GAF accepted ASTM D41 primer at % to
gallon per square.
Prior to removal of release film, align sheets properly starting at the low -point of the roof (eave) with the selvage
edge upslope and for minimum 2-Inch overhang at eaves and rakes. Roll out sheet and allow to'relax' far min. 30
minutes. Remove the lower piece of release film and bond to substrate and fold the overhanging 2-inch over the
eave and nail Into place 12" o.c. Remove the top piece of release film and bond to substrate. install primed drip
edge and fasten to meet FBC Chapter 16 wind load requirements. Install 1/8-inch troweling of Matrix", 201
Premium SBS Flashing Cement over drip edge.
Continue upslope In a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3-inch side -laps and minimum 6-inch end -laps. Ensure
all end laps are staggered at least 18-inch apart.
Use a weighted lawn or linoleum roller to ensure complete adhesion to the substrate. Use a hand roller to firmly
bond side and end laps.
6.11
:11.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the codified requirements for ASTM D1970 underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed.
6.11.2 Back -nailing is rec
within min. 3-inch side laps.
u ar-e-or-ro u nd-c-ap-nails-spaced-18"-0. .
Shall be fully self -adhered to the substrates noted In Section 5.6. Prior to removal of release film, align sheets
properly starting at the low -point of the roof (eave) with the selvage edge upslope and for minimum 2-inch
overhang at eaves and rakes. Remove the lower piece of release film and bond to substrate and fold the
overhanging 2-inch over the eave and nail into place 12" o.c. Remove the top piece of release film and bond to
substrate. Install primed drip edge and fasten to meet FBC Chapter 16 wind load requirements. install 1/8-inch
troweling of Matrix"' 201 Premium SIBS Flashing Cement over drip edge.
Continue upslope in a similar manner; maintaining minimum 3-inch side -laps and minimum 6-inch end -laps. Ensure
all end laps are staggered at least 18-inch apart.
Use a hand roller to firmly bond side and end laps.
6.12 WeatheriNatch°itnorat Sarfacel'i eak Barrier,
6.12.1 Shall be Installed in compliance with the codified requirements for ASTM D1970 underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed.
6.12.2 WeatherWatchO Mineral Surfaced Leak Barrier may be installed as a secondary water barrier using minimum fl-
inch wide rolls to seal plywood deck joints prior to Installation of the primary underlayment system.
6.12.3 Back -nailing is required. Back -nailing shall consist of minimum 1-Inch square or round cap nails spaced 18" D.C.
encapsulated within min. 4-inch side laps.
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6.12.4 Non -Tile Applications:
Shall be fully self -adhered to the substrates noted in Section 5.6. Prior to removal of release film, align sheets
properly starting at the low -point of the roof (eave) with the selvage edge upslope and for minimum 2-inch
overhang at eaves and rakes. Remove the lower piece of release film and bond to substrate and fold the
overhanging 2-inch over the eave and nail into place 12" o.c. Remove the top piece of release film and bond to
substrate. Install primed drip edge and fasten to meet FBC Chapter 16 wind load requirements. Install 118-inch
troweling of Matrix'' 201 Premium SIBS Flashing Cement over drip edge.
Continue upslope in a similar manner, maintaining minimum 3-inch side -laps and minimum 6-inch end -laps. Ensure
all end laps are staggered at least 18-feet apart.
Use a hand roller to firmly bond side and end laps.
6.13 Rubor4d� R7IopPGranyle)Rubefgic#�?Mop Gtanul+ FR ;.
6.13.1 Ruberoid° Mop Granule or Ruberoide Mop Granule FR shall be installed in compliance with current GAF published
installation requirements.
6,13.2 For use in tile applications, Ruberoid® Mop Granule or Ruberoid" Mop Granule FR are for use as an alternate to
"Mineral Surface Roll Roofing" (ASTM D6380, Class M) in the "Single Ply System" from FRSA/TR! April 2012 (04-12)
beneath mechanically fastened the roof systems or the Hot Asphalt applied "Cap Sheet" in the "Two Ply System"
from FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12) beneath mechanically fastened or adhered tile roof systems.
6.13.3 Fully adhere in ASTM D312, Type IV hot -asphalt to the substrates noted in Section 5.6. Side laps shall be minimum
4-inch and end -laps minimum 6-inch wide, and offset end -laps minimum 3-feet from course to course. Side and
end -laps shall be fully adhered In a complete mopping of hot asphalt with asphalt extending approximately 3/8-
inch beyond the lap edge.
6.13.4. Consult GAF instructions regarding back -nailing requirements.
6.14
6.14.1
Tile Staging (Ruberoid® Mop Granule,• Ruberoid" Mop Granule FR)-
Tile shall be loaded and staged in a manner that prevents the siiopae
4 herein, and GAF published requirements for tile staging.
adlLVIlb dlla/UF t-ounter-oauens, as required by the tile manufacturer and FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04.12) must be
used on all roof slopes greater than 7:12. Precautions should be taken as needed, such as the use of battens or
nail -boards, to prevent the sliding and/or damage to the underlayment during the loading process.
YillRi>�1! CI yEME S'= x
As required by the Building Official ar Authority Having Jurisdiction to properly evaluate the installation of this
product.
Contact the manufacturer or the named QA entity for plants covered under Rule 61G20-3 QA requirements, Refer
to Section 4 herein for product & production locations having met codified physical properties specifications.
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