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EVALUATION REPORT
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC Evaluation Report 111980.11.08-R5
One Owens Corning Parkway iFL'4116U2=R5
Toledo, OH 43659 FILE COPY Date of Issuance: 11/03/2008
(740) 321-6345 Revision 5: 04/19/2018
SCOPE:
This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 611320-3 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.
TESCRIP.TION: Titanium— Roof Underlayrnenti
LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements of 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. of any changes to
the product(s), the Quality Assurance or the production facility location(s). MEMO I etc. 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 "NEMO I 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 7.
Prepared by:
Robert J.M. Nieminen, P.E.
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Florida Registration No. 59166, Florida DC4 ANE1983
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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 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 Ietc- 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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ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION:
1. SCOPE.
Product Category: Roofing
Sub -Category: Underlayment
Compliance Statement: Titanium"" Roof Underlayments, as produced by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt,
LLC, have demonstrated compliance with the intent of the following sections of the 61' Edition (2017) Florida
Building Code through testing in accordance with applicable sections the following Standards. Compliance is
subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations / Conditions of Use set forth herein.
Section
Property
Standard
Year
1507.1.1, R905.1.1 Exception
Unrolling, Breaking Strength, Pliability
ASTM D226
2009
1507.1.1, R905.1.1 Exception
Tear Strength
ASTM D1970
2015
1507.1.1, T1507.1.1,
Physical Properties
ASTM D1970
2015
1507.2.9.2
1507.3.3
Physical Properties
FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12)
2012
TAS 110
Accelerated Weathering
ASTM D4798
2011
TAS 110
Pull -through resistance
TAS 117(B)
1995
Entity
Examination
Reference
Date
ERD (TST6049)
Physical Properties
115010.04.09
04/29/2009
ERD (TST6049)
Physical Properties
115010.05.10
05/14/2010
ERD (TST6049)
Physical Properties
135520.06.11
06/15/2011
ERD (TST6049)
ASTM D226
138010.08.11
08/11/2011
ERD (TST6049)
Wind Uplift
135520.08.11-1
08/12/2011
ITS(TST1509)
ASTM D226
311801000Q-003
04/26/2007
ITS(TST1509)
ASTM D226
3130639COQ-002A
08/21/2007
ITS(TST1509)
Physical Properties
3126617COQ-005
10/31/2007
ITS(TST1509)
ASTM D226
101823107COQ 011
01/23/2015
PRI (TST5878)
ASTM D1970
OCF-341-02-01
09/20/2017
PRI (TST5878)
ASTM D1970; Tear strength
OCF-331-02-02
10/03/2017
PRI (TST5878)
ASTM D1970; Tear strength
OCF-332-02-02
10/03/2017
PRI (TST5878)
ASTM D1970; Tear strength
OCF-334-02-02
10/03/2017
PRI.(TST5878)
TAS 117(B); Pull -through
OCF-422-02-02
04/03/2018
ITS (QUA1673)
Quality Control
ITS Listings
Current
ITS (QUA1673)
Quality Control
Service Confirmation
09/30/2017
4.1.1 Titanium"" PSU-30 is an unreinforced polymer moditied bitumen material adhered to the underside Or a polymer -
coated, synthetic woven sheet. The underside is backed with a release film. Unit weight 24 Ibs/square. Meets
ASTM D1970 as a single -layer and meets FRSA/TRI April 2012 when used in 2-ply system.
4.2 Mechanically Fastened Underlayments:
4.2.1 Titanium'"' UDL-25 is a synthetic sheet -type underlayment comprised of a woven core coated on one side with a
polymer coating. Unit weight 2.5 Ibs/square; meets FBC 1507.1.1 & R905.1.1 (Exception).
4.2.2 TitaniumTM' UDL-30 is a synthetic sheet -type underlayment comprised of a woven core coated on both sides with a
polymer coating. Unit weight 4.0 Ibs/square; meets FBC 1507.1.1 & R905.1.1 (Exception).
4.2.3 Titanium" UDL-50 is a synthetic sheet -type underlayment comprised of a woven core coated on both sides with a
polymer coating. Unit weight 4.7 Ibs/square; meets FBC 1507.1.1 & R905.1.1 (Exception).
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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 is not for use in FBC HVHZ jurisdictions.
5.3 Fire Classification is not part of this report; refer to current Approved Roofing Materials Directory for fire ratings of
this product.
5.4 Titanium''" 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 COVEROPTIONS
Asphalt
Wood Shakes
Underlayment
Shingles
Nail -On Tile
Foam -On Tile
Metal
& Shingles
Slate
Titanium PSU-30
Yes -?
Yes
Yes
Yes,.
Yes
Yes
(Silvassa, India)
(See5.5.1) ,
Titanium PSU-30
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
(Brentwood, NH)
,
Titanium UDL-25
Yes
No
No
Yes-
Yes
:Yes,',,
!
Yes.-`•
Yes
Titanium UDL-30
Yes
- [(Base Sheet in 2-ply
�; (11 se Sheet in 2.ply
- f Yes
Yes
. Yes
.system) • ..
- system)
- ,
- ,
Titanium UDL-50
Yet .. _: `
No
No
Yes ,. •,- -
: ; - `. ,Yes `= ; , :
Yes _ ;;
5.5.1 "Foam -On Tile" is limited to use of following Approved the adhesives / underlayment combinations.
Adhesive
ADHESIVETABLE,IA: ALLOWABLE TILE
Florida Product Approval Underlayments
DowTileBond—
FL22525
Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India)
ICP Adhesives Polyset® AH-160
FL6332
Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India)
5.6 Allowable Substrates: Titanium PSU-30:
5.6.1 Direct -Bond to Deck:
➢ New untreated plywood;
➢ Existing untreated plywood, primed as needed with D41 primer to achieve bond.
5.6.2 Bond to Mechanically Attached Base Sheet:
➢ ASTM D226, Type I or II felt.
➢ Titanium UDL-30 (primed with D41 primer) or UDL-30 (inverted).
1 Refer to Tile Manufacturer's or Adhesive Manufacturer's Florida Product Approval for Overturning Moment Resistance Performance.
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5.6.3 Wind Resistance for Underlayment Systems in Foam -On Tile Applications: FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12) does not
address wind uplift resistance of all underlayment systems beneath foam -on the systems, where the
underlayment forms part of the load -path. The following wind uplift limitations apply to underlayment systems
that are not addressed in FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12) and are used in foam -on tile applications. Maximum
Design Pressure is the result of testing for wind load resistance based on allowable wind loads, and reflects the
ultimate passing pressure divided by 2 (the 2 to 1 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 psf:
Deck: Min. 15/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Primer: (Optional) ASTM D41
Underlayment: One or two plies, Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India), self -adhered
#2 Maximum Design Pressure = -30 psf*:
Deck: Min. 15/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Base Sheet: Titanium UDL-30 (inverted)
Fasteners: 12 ga. annular ring shank nails having not less than 20 rings per inch, heads not less than 3/8 inch
diameter and length sufficient to penetrate through the thickness of deck not less than 3/16-inch
with min. 32 ga., 1-5/8" diameter tin caps
Spacing: 6-inch o.c. at 4-inch wide side laps and 12-inch o.c. at three (3), equally spaced center rows.
Primer: ASTM D41 primer required at all tin -caps.
Underlayment: One or two plies, Titanium PSU 30 (Silvassa, India), self -adhered
#3 Maximum Design Pressure = -30 psf*:
Deck: Min. 15/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Base Sheet: Titanium UDL-30 (printed side up)
Fasteners: 12 ga. annular ring shank nails having not less than 20 rings per inch, heads not less than 3/8 inch
diameter and length sufficient to penetrate through the thickness of deck not less than 3/16-inch
with min. 32 ga.,1-5/8" diameter tin caps.
Spacing: 6-inch o.c. at 4-inch wide side laps and 12-inch o.c. at three (3), equally spaced center rows.
Primer: ASTM D41 primer required over printed side of UDL-30.
Underlayment: One or two plies, Titanium PSU 30 (Silvassa, India), self -adhered
#4 Maximum Design Pressure =-45 psf*:
Deck: Min. 15/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Base Sheet: Titanium UDL-30 (inverted)
Fasteners: 12 ga. annular ring shank nails having not less than 20 rings per inch, heads not less than 3/8 inch
diameter and length sufficient to penetrate through the thickness of deck not less than 3/16-inch
with min. 32 ga, 1-5/8" diameter tin caps
Spacing: 6-inch o.c. at 4-inch wide side laps and 8-inch o.c. at three (3), equally spaced center rows.
Primer: ASTM D41 primer required at all tin -caps.
Underlayment: One or two plies, Titanium PSU 30 (Silvassa, India), self -adhered
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#5 Maximum Design Pressure = -45 psf*.
Deck: Min. 15/32-inch plywood to meet project requirements to satisfaction of Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Base Sheet: Titanium UDL-30 (printed side up)
Fasteners: 12 ga. annular ring shank nails having not less than 20 rings per inch, heads not less than 3/8 inch
diameter and length sufficient to penetrate through the thickness of deck not less than 3/16-inch
with min. 32 ga.,1-5/8" diameter tin caps.
Spacing: 6-inch o.c. at 4-inch wide side laps and 8-inch o.c. at three (3), equally spaced center rows.
Primer: ASTM D41 primer required over printed side of UDL-30.
Underlayment: One or two plies, Titanium PSU 30 (Silvassa, India), self -adhered
5.6.4.1 For mechanically attached Base Sheet, the maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or
exceed that required under FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12), Appendix A, Table 1A.
Alternatively, the maximum design pressure for the selected assembly shall meet or exceed the Zone 1 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:
Titanium UDL-25, Titanium UDL-30 or Titanium UDL-50 shall not be left exposed for longer than 30-days.
Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India) shall not be left exposed for longer than 90-days.
Titanium PSU-30 (Brentwood, NH) shall not be left exposed for longer than 30-days.
5.8 Tile Slippage Limitations (per FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12)1:
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.
TABLE 2: TILE SLIPPAGE LimiTATIONS FOR
DIREcT-DECK TILE INSTALLATIONS
Underlayment
Tile Profile
Staging Method
Maximum
Slope
Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa,
India)
Flat
Max. 10the stack
5:12
Lugged
Max.10-tile stack
6:12
6.1 Titanium Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC
published installation requirements 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).
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6.3 Titanium'°° UDL-25, Titanium UDL-30 or Titanium UDL-50:
6.3.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or II underlayment in FBC Table
1507.1.1 or R905.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet -
width.
6.3.2 Fasteners:
Mechanical attachment of Titanium UDL-25 and Titanium UDL-30 is limited to ring shank roofing nails with
minimum 1-inch diameter plastic caps.
Mechanical attachment of Titanium UDL-50 is limited to ring shank roofing nails with minimum 3/8-inch
diameter heads; ring shank roofing nails with minimum 1-inch diameter plastic caps; screws and plates; or plastic
cap staples.
6.3.2.1 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, Val" equals or exceeds 150 mph.'
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC has furnished data to permit the use of 1-inch diameter plastic cap nails
in lieu of metal cap nails for these applications, when the Titanium' UDL-25, Titanium UDL-30 or Titanium UDL-
50 underlayment is installed beneath mechanically fastened prepared roof covers referenced in FBC Table
1507.1.1 or R905.1.1.
6.3.3 Slopes of 4:12 or greater:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 4-inches.
Minimum attachment shall be 12-inches o.c. vertically and 24-inches o.c. horizontally in accordance with the
surface markings on the exposed face of the underlayment. When batten systems are to be installed atop the
underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily attached pending attachment of the battens.
6.3.4 Slopes of 2:12 to less than 4:12:
Double layer application; begin by fastening a 25-inch wide strip along the eaves. Place a full -width sheet over
the starter, completely overlapping the starter course. Continue as noted in 6.3.3, but maintaining minimum 25-
In&side (horizontal) laps, resulting in a double -layer application.
6.4 Titanium'°° PSU-30:
6.4.1 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.
6.4.2 Direct -to -Deck with Mechanically Fastened Roof Cover:
Cut manageable sections and re -roll with the release film side out.
Membrane Application:
➢ Peel back release film approximately 1 to 2 feet and align with the lower edge of the roof and set in place,
printed side up.
➢ Apply the balance of the membrane to the substrate by removing the film and firmly pressing the membrane
into place.
➢ Apply subsequent courses parallel to the eave in a shingle -type, water -shedding manner.
➢ End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 12-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 3-inches.
➢ If the membrane becomes misaligned, cut the roll and re -start.
➢ Upon completion, inspect the membrane and repair any defects or fish -mouths.
The use of sealant or mastic at the fastener penetrations is required for all tile roofing installations. Contact
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC for approved sealant or mastic types.
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6.4.3 Tile Applications (Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India) only]:
Reference is made to FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12) Installation Manual and Table 1 herein, using the instructions
noted above as a guideline.
Tile shall be loaded and staged in a manner that prevents tile slippage and/or damage to the underlayment.
Refer to Table 2 herein, and Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC published requirements for tile staging.
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC specifies minimum 24-hour cure time after installation, before loading
of roofing tiles.
The 'use of sealant or mastic at tile fastener penetrations is required for all tile roofing installations. Contact
Owens Coming Roofing and Asphalt, LLC for approved sealant or mastic types.
6.5 Titanium 2-Ply System:.
6.5.1 The Titanium 2-Ply System consists of a base layer of Titanium UDL-30 (top -surface primed or inverted)
mechanically attached to the wood roof deck followed by Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India), self -adhered.
6.5.2 Non -Tile Applications:
Install Titanium UDL-30 (top surface primed or inverted) in accordance with Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.3
followed by Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India) in accordance with Section 6.4.
6.5.3 Tile Applications:
Reference is made to FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-22) Installation Manual and Table 1 herein, using the instructions
noted above as a guideline.
For mechanically fastened tile roofing, refer to Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC published installation
instructions, but not less than the fastener density from FRSA/TRI April 2012 (04-12), Table 1, taking into account
the wider sheet -width.
For adhesive -set tile roofing, refer to Section 5.6.3 herein.
Tile shall be loaded and staged in a manner that prevents tile slippage and/or damage to the underlayment.
Refer to Table 2 herein, and Owens Corning_ Roofing and Asphalt,, LLC published requirements for tile staging.
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC specifies minimum 24-hour cure time after installation, before loading
of roofing tiles.
The use of sealant or mastic at tile fastener penetrations is required for all tile roofing installations. Contact
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC for approved sealant or mastic types.
7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to properly evaluate the installation
of this product.
Contact the noted QA agency for information on product locations covered for F.A.C. 61G20-3 QA requirements. -
The following plants have qualified products under their respective physical properties specifications.
Plant ,
Specification
Product s
Mission, BC, Canada
FBC 1507.1.1(Exception)
Titanium UDL-30; Titanium UDL-50
Qingdao, China
FBC 1507.1.1(Exception)
Titanium UDL-25; Titanium UDL-30; Titanium UDL-50
Silvassa, India
FRSA/TRI 04-12 (2-ply system)
Titanium PSU-30 (Silvassa, India)
Brentwood, NH
ASTM D1970
Titanium PSU-30 (Brentwood, NH)
QUALITY19.
Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. — QUA1673; (604) 520-3321
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