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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEVALUATION REPORT ROOF UNDERLAYMENT
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Certificate of Authorization #32455
353 Christian Street, Unit #13
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 262-9245
ENGINEER EVALUATE TEST CONSULT
EVALUATION REPORT
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo, OH 43659
(740) 321-6345
Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R9
FL15216-R8
Date of Issuance: 02/17/2012
Revision 9: 12/15/2020
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. The products described herein have been evaluated for
compliance with the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code sections noted herein.
DESCRIPTION: RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 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 such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced
Quality Assurance or production facility location(s) changes, or Code provisions that relate to the product(s) change.
Acceptance of our Evaluation Reports by the named client constitutes agreement to notify NEMO ETC, LLC of any
changes to the product(s), the Quality Assurance or the production facility location(s). NEMO ETC, LLC requires a
complete review of its Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle.
ADVERTISEMENT: The Florida Product Approval Number (FL#) preceded by the words “NEMO|etc. 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 4.
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 12/15/2020. This does not serve as an
electronically signed document.
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
1. NEMO 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 produ cts 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 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 unless retained
specifically for that purpose.
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NEMO ETC, LLC Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R9
Certificate of Authorization #32455 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ AND HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R8
RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 Roof Underlayments Revision 9: 12/15/2020
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ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION:
1. SCOPE:
Product Category: Roofing
Sub-Category: Underlayment
Compliance Statement: RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 Roof Underlayments, as
produced by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC, have demonstrated compliance with the following sections
of the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with applicable sections of the
following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations / Conditions of Use
set forth herein.
2. STANDARDS:
Section Properties Standard Year
1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception),
1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3,
Exception), R905.1.1.1(5)
Tear strength ASTM D4533 2015
1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception),
1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3,
Exception), R905.1.1.1(5)
Tensile strength ASTM D5035 2011
1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(5) Liquid water transmission ASTM D4869 2016
1518.4, RAS 115 Unrolling, Breaking Strength, Pliability ASTM D226 2009
TAS 110 Accelerated Weathering ASTM D4798 2011
3. REFERENCES:
Entity Examination Reference Date
ITS (TST1509) ASTM D226 100539395COQ-006 10/26/2011
ITS (TST1509) ASTM D4869 100539395COQ-002 10/26/2011
PRI (TST5878) ASTM D226 / D4798 / D4869 OCF-394-02-07.4 01/06/2020
PRI (TST5878) ASTM D226 / D4798 OCF-464-02-02.2 01/06/2020
PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 / D5035 / D4798 1378T0109 10/15/2020
PRI (TST5878) ASTM D4533 / D5035 1378T0127 10/15/2020
ITS (QUA1673) Quality Control Service Confirmation 12/09/2020
ITS (QUA1673) Quality Control Florida BCIS Current
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Product Specification Plant(s) Description
4.1 RhinoRoof U20 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception),
1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3,
Exception), R905.1.1.1(5)
Qingdao, China Multilayered polymer woven
coated synthetic roof
underlayment
4.2 ABC Pro Guard 20 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception),
1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3,
Exception), R905.1.1.1(5)
Silvassa, India Multilayered polymer woven
coated synthetic roof
underlayment
43 SRS TopShield TS20 1507.1.1.1(2&3, Exception),
1507.1.1.1(5) / R905.1.1.1(2&3,
Exception), R905.1.1.1(5)
Silvassa, India Multilayered polymer woven
coated synthetic roof
underlayment
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NEMO ETC, LLC Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R9
Certificate of Authorization #32455 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ AND HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R8
RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 Roof Underlayments Revision 9: 12/15/2020
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5. LIMITATIONS:
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO 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 unless retained specifically for that purpose.
5.2 This Evaluation Report pertains to above-deck roof components. Roof decks and structural members shall be in
accordance with FBC requirements to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
5.3 This Evaluation Report does not include evaluation of fire classification. Refer to FBC 1505 or FBC HVHZ 1516 for
requirements and limitations regarding roof assembly fire classification. Refer to FBC 2603 for requirements and
limitations concerning the use of foam plastic insulation.
5.4 RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 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:
TABLE 1: ROOF COVER OPTIONS
FBC NON-HVHZ: 1507.2 1507.3 1507.4 & 1507.5 1507.7 1507.8 & 1507.9
FBC HVHZ: TAS 110(S10), RAS 115 TAS 110(S11),
RAS 118, 119 & 120 RAS 133 TAS 110(S11) RAS 130
Underlayment Asphalt Shingles Clay and Concrete
Tile Metal Slate or Slate-Type
Shingles Wood
RhinoRoof U20 Yes No Yes No NON-HVHZ: No
HVHZ: Yes
ABC Pro Guard 20 Yes No Yes No NON-HVHZ: No
HVHZ: Yes
SRS TopShield TS20 Yes No Yes No NON-HVHZ: No
HVHZ: Yes
5.6 Exposure Limitations:
TABLE 2: EXPOSURE LIMITATIONS
Underlayment Maximum Exposure (days)
RhinoRoof U20 60
ABC Pro Guard 20 30
SRS TopShield TS20 30
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NEMO ETC, LLC Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R9
Certificate of Authorization #32455 7TH EDITION (2020) FBC NON-HVHZ AND HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R8
RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 Roof Underlayments Revision 9: 12/15/2020
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6. INSTALLATION:
6.1 RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s 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 RhinoRoof U20, ABC Pro Guard 20 and SRS TopShield TS20 Roof Underlayments:
6.3.1 NON-HVHZ Jurisdictions:
6.3.1.1 Shall be installed in compliance with requirements for a synthetic underlayment in FBC 1507.1.1.1(2, Exception),
1507.1.1.1(3, Exception) or 1507.1.1.1(5) or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1(2, Exception), R905.1.1.1(3, Exception)
or R905.1.1.1(5) for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, and the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. FBC requirements take precedence over the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
6.3.1.2 Fasteners:
Minimum fasteners shall be corrosion resistant, ring-shank cap nails shall be as set forth in FBC 1507.1.1.1 or
1507.1.1.3 or FBC Residential R905.1.1.1 or R905.1.1.3.
6.3.2 HVHZ Jurisdictions:
6.3.2.1 Shall be installed in a shingle fashion with minimum 4-inch wide side (horizontal) laps and minimum 6-inch wide
end laps, and fastened in accordance with FBC HVHZ 1518.2.
7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction to properly evaluate the installation of this
product.
8. MANUFACTURING PLANTS:
Contact the named QA entity for manufacturing facilities covered by F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3 QA requirements.
Refer to Section 4 herein for products and production locations having met codified material standards.
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY:
Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. – QUA1673; (312) 906-7779; maura.norlander@intertek.com
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