Standard Guide for Application of Asphalt Based Protection Board

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1.1 This guide lists minimum application and installation requirements for semi-rigid protection board when used as protection for below grade or below wearing surface (like plaza decks) waterproofing.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values givein in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 8.

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Designation:D6451–99
Standard Guide for
Application of Asphalt Based Protection Board
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6451; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 6. Storage and Handling
1.1 This guide lists minimum application and installation 6.1 Store adhesive and mastic in tightly closed original
requirements for semi-rigid protection board when used as containers under conditions as recommended by the manufac-
protectionforbelowgradeorbelowwearingsurface(likeplaza turer.
decks) waterproofing. 6.2 Store the protection board in supplier’s original pack-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the aging in a horizontal position to prevent deformation. Protect
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, dust, and
only. other such contaminants.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
7. Materials
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this guide to establish appropriate 7.1 Adhesive, when used, must be acceptable to or have
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of been recommended by the waterproofing membrane manufac-
turer or supplier and further must be fully compatible with the
regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary
statement, see Section 8. membrane and the asphalt protection board.
7.2 Mastic and/or tape (if used on the joints) must be
2. Referenced Documents
acceptable to or have been recommended by the waterproofing
2.1 ASTM Standards: membrane manufacturer or supplier and further be fully
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing compatible with the membrane and the asphalt protection
and Bituminous Materials board.
D 5957 Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing
2 8. Safety Precautions
Installations
8.1 Store flammable materials in a manner that will not pose
3. Terminology
a fire hazard. Solvent bearing adhesives may be flammable. Do
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to water- not use flammable materials near an open flame or equipment
proofing, see Terminology D 1079. that may produce sparks.
4. Significance and Use 9. Environmental Conditions at Time of Application
4.1 This guide outlines general procedures for the storage 9.1 Environmental conditions under which installation may
and application of semi-rigid protection board to below grade proceed shall be as recommended by the suppliers of the
and below wearing surface waterproofing. The proper applica- adhesive and the protection board.
tion is necessary to prevent damage to the waterproofing
10. Substrate Preparation
membrane during backfilling, paving, or other construction
10.1 The waterproofing membrane must be clean and suf-
operations, as well as to minimize the effects of soil stresses.
4.2 This guide is intended to supplement instructions from ficiently dry so as not to interfere with adhesion of the
protection board.
designers and manufacturers.
10.2 If a flood test of the membrane is desired, this test
5. Delivery of Materials
should be made before placing the protection course, in
5.1 Deliver materials in supplier’s original containers and accordance with Guide D 5957.
packaging.
11. Installation
11.1 Install protection board within 24 h of completing the
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on Roofing,
waterproofing membrane installation. Delay installation of the
Waterproofing and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of Sub-
protection board until the waterproofing film cures. If flood
committee D08.22 on Waterproofing and Damproofing Systems.
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testing is conducted the application should be as soon as corner to make an “X” across the center of the surface of each
possible after the surface is dry and clean. protection board to be installed against the waterproofing
11.2 On Low Slope Surfaces: membrane. Full adhesive coating of the board is also accept-
11.2.1 Lay protection board on
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