ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
ABSTRACT
This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar for use in the membrane system of roofing or waterproofing. Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. The fabric to be saturated shall be composed of 100 % jute fiber except for two cotton threads in each selvage. In the process of manufacture, the dry burlap fabric shall be saturated with bitumen. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of woven burlap fabrics: gross mass per roll, mass of wrapping material and mandrel, width of roll, width of selvage, average net mass per unit area, detached comminuted surfacing, moisture, average breaking strength, pliability, mass of desaturated fabric, mass of saturant, thread count, and ash content.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar, as specified by the purchaser, for use in the membrane system of roofing or waterproofing or as specified by the manufacturer.
1.1.1 Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts conforming to Specifications D312/D312M, D449/D449M, or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials.
1.1.2 Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches conforming to Specification D450/D450M, or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2020
- Technical Committee
- D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
- Drafting Committee
- D08.04 - Felts, Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2008
Overview
ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) is the standard specification for bitumen-saturated woven burlap fabrics used in roofing and waterproofing applications. Developed by ASTM International, this standard outlines the requirements for woven burlap (jute fiber) fabrics that are saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar bitumen. These fabrics play an integral role in membrane systems for roofing and waterproofing, providing enhanced durability, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors.
This specification ensures that bitumen-saturated burlap fabrics meet consistent performance and quality requirements, supporting effective moisture barriers in roof and waterproofing systems. The standard applies to both asphalt-saturated and coal-tar-saturated burlap fabrics, guiding the selection and application of these materials in construction and building envelope projects.
Key Topics
- Material Composition
- The saturated fabric must be composed of 100% jute fiber, except for two cotton threads in each selvage.
- Bitumen Saturation
- Burlap may be saturated with either asphalt (used with asphalt adhesives) or refined coal-tar (used with coal-tar adhesives).
- Physical Properties and Performance
- Specifies minimum and maximum values for parameters such as gross mass, roll width, moisture content, breaking strength, and pliability.
- Adhesion and Porosity
- Fabrics must maintain sufficient porosity to allow bituminous adhesives to penetrate and must not be coated with substances that hinder adhesion.
- Inspection and Quality Assurance
- Provides criteria for inspection, including testing methods for strength, resistance to rotting, and package marking requirements.
Applications
- Roofing Membranes
- Bitumen-saturated woven burlap fabrics are commonly used as reinforcement layers in built-up roofing systems, enhancing the membrane's strength and flexibility.
- Waterproofing Systems
- Integrated into waterproofing assemblies for below-grade foundations, basements, and tunnels, these fabrics deliver robust barriers against water infiltration.
- Industrial and Commercial Construction
- Suitable for large-scale commercial roofs, industrial facilities, and other projects requiring reliable moisture control.
- Compatibility with Adhesives
- Asphalt-saturated fabrics are paired with mopping asphalts or compatible bituminous materials.
- Coal-tar-saturated fabrics are designed for use with coal-tar base adhesives, as recommended by relevant ASTM bitumen specifications.
Related Standards
- ASTM D312/D312M - Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
- ASTM D449/D449M - Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing
- ASTM D450/D450M - Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
- ASTM D146/D146M - Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics
- ASTM D1079 - Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
- AATCC Method 30 - Resistance of Textiles to Mildew and Rot
Practical Value
ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) provides essential guidance for manufacturers, specifiers, and contractors involved in roofing and waterproofing systems. By standardizing the composition, performance, and quality control of bitumen-saturated woven burlap fabrics, this document supports the construction of long-lasting, water-resistant structures. Using materials that conform to this specification helps reduce the risk of premature failure, moisture penetration, and related building envelope issues, ensuring project durability and compliance with best industry practices.
Keywords: ASTM D1327, bitumen-saturated burlap, roofing, waterproofing, asphalt-saturated fabric, coal-tar-saturated fabric, jute fiber, construction standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar for use in the membrane system of roofing or waterproofing. Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. The fabric to be saturated shall be composed of 100 % jute fiber except for two cotton threads in each selvage. In the process of manufacture, the dry burlap fabric shall be saturated with bitumen. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of woven burlap fabrics: gross mass per roll, mass of wrapping material and mandrel, width of roll, width of selvage, average net mass per unit area, detached comminuted surfacing, moisture, average breaking strength, pliability, mass of desaturated fabric, mass of saturant, thread count, and ash content. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar, as specified by the purchaser, for use in the membrane system of roofing or waterproofing or as specified by the manufacturer. 1.1.1 Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts conforming to Specifications D312/D312M, D449/D449M, or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. 1.1.2 Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches conforming to Specification D450/D450M, or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar for use in the membrane system of roofing or waterproofing. Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. The fabric to be saturated shall be composed of 100 % jute fiber except for two cotton threads in each selvage. In the process of manufacture, the dry burlap fabric shall be saturated with bitumen. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of woven burlap fabrics: gross mass per roll, mass of wrapping material and mandrel, width of roll, width of selvage, average net mass per unit area, detached comminuted surfacing, moisture, average breaking strength, pliability, mass of desaturated fabric, mass of saturant, thread count, and ash content. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, saturated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar, as specified by the purchaser, for use in the membrane system of roofing or waterproofing or as specified by the manufacturer. 1.1.1 Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts conforming to Specifications D312/D312M, D449/D449M, or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. 1.1.2 Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches conforming to Specification D450/D450M, or appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2020) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D1327/D1327M-04(2012)e1, ASTM D1079-20, ASTM D1079-18, ASTM D1079-18e1, ASTM D450/D450M-07(2018), ASTM D312/D312M-16, ASTM D1079-16, ASTM D312/D312M-15, ASTM D1079-13, ASTM D1079-13e1, ASTM D450/D450M-07(2013)e1, ASTM D1079-10, ASTM D1079-09, ASTM D1079-08a, ASTM D1079-08. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D1327/D1327M −04 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing
and Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1327/D1327M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D312/D312M Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D449/D449M Specification forAsphalt Used in Dampproof-
1.1 This specification covers woven burlap fabrics, satu-
ing and Waterproofing
rated with either asphalt or refined coal-tar, as specified by the
D450/D450M Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in
purchaser, for use in the membrane system of roofing or
Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
waterproofing or as specified by the manufacturer.
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
1.1.1 Asphalt-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with
2.2 AATCC Standard:
asphalt base plying cement; typical ones are mopping asphalts
Method 30-1974 Test for Resistance of Textiles to Mildew
conforming to Specifications D312/D312M, D449/D449M,or
and Rot
appropriate solvent-bearing bituminous materials.
1.1.2 Coal-tar-saturated burlap fabric shall be used with
3. Terminology
coal-tar base plying cements; typical ones are coal-tar pitches
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
conforming to Specification D450/D450M, or appropriate
specification, refer to Terminology D1079.
solvent-bearing bituminous materials.
4. Materials and Manufacture
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.1 The fabric to be saturated shall be composed of 100 %
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
jute fiber except for two cotton threads in each selvage. If the
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
selvage is used, it shall be no more than 6 mm [ ⁄4 in.] wide.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
The minimum fabric construction used shall be
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
2 2
180 g⁄m [5.4 oz⁄yd ] minimum burlap.
with the standard.
4.2 In the process of manufacture, the dry burlap fabric shall
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- be saturated with bitumen.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Physical Properties
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.1 The material shall conform to the physical properties
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
prescribed in Table 1.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.2 The rolls shall not crack nor be so sticky as to cause
2. Referenced Documents
tearingormaterialdamageuponbeingunrolledattemperatures
between 10 and 60 °C [50 and 140 °F].
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D146/D146M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing
5.3 Resistance to Rotting—The average percentage of the
Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing
original strength retained by the saturated product shall be at
and Waterproofing
least 1.75 times that retained by the control sample after one
week.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.04
6.1 The burlap fabric shall be thoroughly and uniformly
on Felts, Fabrics and Bituminous Sheet Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2020. Published May 2020. Originally
saturated in such a manner that every fiber shall be visibly
approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D1327/D1327M – 04
stained through by the saturant.
(2012). DOI: 10.1520/D1327_D1327M-04R20.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (AATCC), One Davis Dr., P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-
the ASTM website. 2215.
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D1327/D1327M−04 (2020)
TABLE 1 Physical Properties of Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabric
Min Max
Gross mass per roll, kg [lb] 15.8 [34.8] 27.2 [60.0]
Mass of wrapping material and mandrel, kg [lb] . . . 1.13 [2.5]
Width of roll, mm [in.] 890 [35] 1040 [41]
Width of selvage, mm [in.] . . . 6.5 [0.25]
2 2
Average net mass per unit area, g/m [oz ⁄yd ] 330 [9.8] . . .
2 2
Detached comminuted surfacing, g/m [lb ⁄100 ft ] . . . 50 [1.0]
A
Moisture max, mass % . . . 6.0
Average breaking strength at 21.1 °C [70 °F]:
Lengthwise (warp direction), kN/m [lbf/in.] 8.8 [50] . . .
Crosswise (fill direction), kN/m [lbf/in.] 8.8 [50] . . .
Pliability at 0 °C [32 °F] no cracking . . .
2 2 B C
Mass of desaturated (unsaturated) fabric, g/m [oz ⁄yd ] 180 [5.3] .
2 2 B
Mass of saturant, g/m [lb ⁄100 ft ] 0.7 × (mass of desaturated moisture-free .
fabric in
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