ASTM D7693/D7693M-15(2024)e1

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.
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Designation: D7693/D7693M − 15 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Guide for
Application of Heat Weldable Modified Bituminous
Waterproofing Membranes Systems for New Concrete
Decks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7693/D7693M; 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.
ε NOTE—Parts of speech were editorially added to terms in 3.2 in January 2024.
1. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This guide presents application recommendations for
the heat welding installation of multi-ply Styrene Butadiene
2. Referenced Documents
Styrene (SBS) and Atactic Polypropylene (APP) modified
2.1 ASTM Standards:
bituminous systems to new, reinforced, cast-in-place structural
D41/D41M Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in
concrete used as part of a horizontal waterproofing system over
Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
occupied spaces of buildings where covered by a separate
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
wearing course.
D3019/D3019M Specification for Lap Cement Used with
1.2 For the purpose of this guide, the substrate shall be
Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non-Fibered, and Fibered
structurally sound, sloped to drain, able to accept the weight of
D4586/D4586M Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement,
the membrane and other system materials, and meet the local
Asbestos-Free
building code requirements. Similarly, all components of the
D5295/D5295M Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces
waterproofing system are assumed to comply with any federal,
for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
state, and local environmental regulations that may be in effect
D5898/D5898M Guide for Standard Details for Adhered
at the time of installation. Expansion joints, insulation, drain-
Sheet Waterproofing
age layers, filter sheets, overburden, and the wearing surfaces
D5957 Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing
are beyond the scope of this guide.
Installations
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units D6162/D6162M Specification for Styrene Butadiene Sty-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
rene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
D6163/D6163M Specification for Styrene Butadiene Sty-
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance rene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using
with the standard. Glass Fiber Reinforcements
D6164/D6164M Specification for Styrene Butadiene Sty-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
rene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Polyester Reinforcements
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D6222/D6222M Specification for Atactic Polypropylene
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
(APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Poly-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ester Reinforcements
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
D6223/D6223M Specification for Atactic Polypropylene
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
(APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D6451/D6451M Guide for Application of Asphalt-Based
Protection Board
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and
Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.22 on Water-
proofing and Dampproofing Systems. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2024. Published January 2024. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D7693/D7693M – 15. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D7693_D7693M-15R24E01. the ASTM website.
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D7693/D7693M − 15 (2024)
D6506/D6506M Specification for Asphalt Based Protection 6. Environmental Conditions
Board for Below-Grade Waterproofing
6.1 Do not install sheet material during inclement weather,
2.2 American Concrete Institute Standard:
on wet or frost-covered surfaces, during rainfall, blowing dust,
ACI 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings
or high winds that will inhibit or interfere with sheet material
adhesion.
2.3 FMRC Standard:
FM 4470 Approval Standard, Class Roof Covers, latest
6.2 Follow recommendations of system supplier for system
edition, where applicable for corrosion resistant compo-
application procedures when ambient temperatures are below
nents
5 °C [40 °F].
NRCA/MRCA Certified Roofing Torch Applicator (CERTA)
6.3 Surfaces to receive the membrane shall be protected
Program
from dirt and debris.
3. Terminology
7. Materials
3.1 For definitions of terms, see Terminology D1079.
7.1 Modified Bituminous Sheet—Prefabricated modified bi-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tuminous sheets reinforced with either polyester or glass fiber
3.2.1 construction joint, n—a butt joint formed in a struc-
fabrics or a combination of the two which use styrene
tural slab in order to end one pour and start another pour later.
butadiene styrene (SBS) or atactic polypropylene (APP) as the
The joint is usually a cold joint and may be held together with
primary modifier and meet the requirements of Specification
reinforcing steel in the slab, or the steel may be discontinuous
D6162/D6162M, D6163/D6163M, D6164/D6164M, D6222/
by design.
D6222M, D6223/D6223M, or D6506/D6506M.
3.2.2 heat welding, v—the adhering or joining, or both, of
7.2 Primer, asphalt primer. See Specification D41/D41M.
the modified bitumen membrane sheet to itself or the substrate,
7.3 Roof Cement, asphalt roof cement. See Specifications
or both, with a torch, hot air, or other means of direct thermal
D4586/D4586M and D3019/D3019M.
contact.
7.4 Protection Board, asphalt based protection board. See
4. Significance and Use
Specification D6506/D6506M.
4.1 This guide provides general procedures, information,
7.5 Mechanical Affıxments—The mechanical fasteners and
guidelines, and precautions for the application of heat welded
stress distribution bars or strips specified for use in the system
modified bituminous waterproofing systems used as part of a
must meet the corrosion guidelines outlined in FMRC Standard
horizontal waterproofing system.
4470.
4.2 This guide is not all-inclusive and is intended only to
7.6 Joint Filler, material used to mostly fill construction
supplement detailed instructions from designers and system
joints in concrete prior to the application of a sealant.
manufacturers.
7.7 Sealant, material that is used to fill and seal a crack prior
4.3 The horizontal deck or substrate referred to in this guide
to the application of a waterproofing material.
is reinforced cast-in-place structural concrete.
8. Substrate Preparation
5. Storage and Handling of Materials
8.1 The structural slab should have a finish of sufficiently
5.1 Store materials on raised platforms or pallets. Store rolls
rough texture to provide a mechanical bond for the membrane
on end with selvage ends up. Materials shall be stored in a dry,
but not so rough to preclude achieving continuity of the
ventilated, and weatherproof location. Avoid damage or em-
membrane across the surface. The minimum finish is an ACI
bedment of foreign materials.
301 float finish; an ACI 301 trowel finish, without the final
troweling, is preferred. Refer to Guide D5295/D5295M for
5.2 Store membrane materials to prevent system supplier’s
markings from being d
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