Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Unrolling of Felt or Sheet Roofing and Waterproofing Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Since felts or sheet roofing or waterproofing materials are brought to the roof in a roll and unrolled, this test method simulates felt or membrane behavior under actual field conditions during the unrolling process.  
5.2 This test method is designed to aid those interested in the physical properties of roofing and waterproofing felts and sheet materials.  
5.3 This test method enables a researcher to measure the relative behavior of low-temperature unrolling of roofing and waterproofing felt or sheet materials under laboratory conditions.  
5.4 The data obtained from this test method will not permit service life prediction or the ability of the material to be installed at the tested temperature. Unrolling capabilities are important during application, and the temperature at the time of unrolling is believed to affect the performance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. However, the actual link between the test data and performance is unknown and is dependent on the materials and exposure.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the physical testing and analysis of surface cracking due to low-temperature unrolling of roofing composed of bituminous impregnated felts and reinforced polymer-modified bituminous sheet materials. These products may employ various surfacing materials on one side.  
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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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
31-Oct-2022

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Overview

ASTM D5636/D5636M-94(2022) is the internationally recognized standard test method for low-temperature unrolling of felt or sheet roofing and waterproofing materials. Developed by ASTM International, this standard simulates how bituminous impregnated felts and reinforced polymer-modified bituminous sheets behave when unrolled at low temperatures, mimicking real-world application scenarios. The test focuses on identifying surface cracking, a key indicator of the material’s flexibility and durability during installation in cold conditions.

Key Topics

  • Purpose of the Test:
    The standard provides a laboratory method to assess the physical response of roofing and waterproofing felts and sheet materials to low-temperature unrolling, specifically evaluating the occurrence and extent of surface cracking.

  • Materials Covered:
    Applies to roof and waterproofing products made from bituminous felts and polymer-modified bituminous sheet materials, including those with different types of surface finishes.

  • Test Procedure Highlights:

    • Conditioning specimens at controlled temperatures and humidity.
    • Wrapping samples around a mandrel; refrigerating to a designated low temperature.
    • Unrolling samples and inspecting for cracks.
    • Recording the lowest temperature at which no visible cracking occurs.
  • Data Limitation:
    While the test indicates the material's capacity to be unrolled without failure at certain temperatures, it does not directly predict the overall service life or guarantee installation performance at those temperatures.

Applications

  • Material Selection:
    Manufacturers, specifiers, and installers use this standard to compare the low-temperature flexibility of various roofing and waterproofing membranes, helping to select products best suited for cold-weather applications.

  • Quality Control:
    This test method supports quality assurance protocols in manufacturing by ensuring batch-to-batch consistency in low-temperature performance.

  • Product Development:
    Provides researchers and product developers a means to evaluate and improve the low-temperature handling characteristics of new or modified roofing and waterproofing materials.

  • Specification Compliance:
    Serves as a reference requirement in project specifications, ensuring that materials used on-site meet the necessary low-temperature unrolling criteria.

Related Standards

  • ASTM D1079: Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing - Definitions and key terms related to roofing and waterproofing materials.
  • ASTM International Standards on Bituminous Roof Materials: A suite of test methods and specifications managing asphaltic and polymer-modified roofing products.
  • ISO Standards for Roofing Materials: International standards governing the testing and performance of roofing and waterproofing products.

Keywords: low-temperature unrolling, felt roofing, sheet roofing, waterproofing, ASTM D5636, bituminous felts, polymer-modified sheets, roofing material flexibility, surface cracking, cold weather installation.

ASTM D5636/D5636M-94(2022) ensures that roofing and waterproofing materials used in challenging climates are evaluated for their capacity to withstand physical stresses during installation, supporting quality, durability, and performance across the construction and building materials industries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ASTM D5636/D5636M-94(2022) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Unrolling of Felt or Sheet Roofing and Waterproofing Materials". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Since felts or sheet roofing or waterproofing materials are brought to the roof in a roll and unrolled, this test method simulates felt or membrane behavior under actual field conditions during the unrolling process. 5.2 This test method is designed to aid those interested in the physical properties of roofing and waterproofing felts and sheet materials. 5.3 This test method enables a researcher to measure the relative behavior of low-temperature unrolling of roofing and waterproofing felt or sheet materials under laboratory conditions. 5.4 The data obtained from this test method will not permit service life prediction or the ability of the material to be installed at the tested temperature. Unrolling capabilities are important during application, and the temperature at the time of unrolling is believed to affect the performance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. However, the actual link between the test data and performance is unknown and is dependent on the materials and exposure. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the physical testing and analysis of surface cracking due to low-temperature unrolling of roofing composed of bituminous impregnated felts and reinforced polymer-modified bituminous sheet materials. These products may employ various surfacing materials on one side. 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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Since felts or sheet roofing or waterproofing materials are brought to the roof in a roll and unrolled, this test method simulates felt or membrane behavior under actual field conditions during the unrolling process. 5.2 This test method is designed to aid those interested in the physical properties of roofing and waterproofing felts and sheet materials. 5.3 This test method enables a researcher to measure the relative behavior of low-temperature unrolling of roofing and waterproofing felt or sheet materials under laboratory conditions. 5.4 The data obtained from this test method will not permit service life prediction or the ability of the material to be installed at the tested temperature. Unrolling capabilities are important during application, and the temperature at the time of unrolling is believed to affect the performance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. However, the actual link between the test data and performance is unknown and is dependent on the materials and exposure. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the physical testing and analysis of surface cracking due to low-temperature unrolling of roofing composed of bituminous impregnated felts and reinforced polymer-modified bituminous sheet materials. These products may employ various surfacing materials on one side. 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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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 D5636/D5636M-94(2022) 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 D5636/D5636M-94(2022) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D1079-20, ASTM D1079-18, ASTM D1079-18e1, ASTM D1079-16, ASTM D1079-13e1, ASTM D1079-13, ASTM D1079-10, ASTM D1079-09, ASTM D1079-08a, ASTM D1079-08, ASTM D1079-07a, ASTM D1079-07, ASTM D1079-06, ASTM D1079-05a, ASTM D1079-05. 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: D5636/D5636M −94 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
Low-Temperature Unrolling of Felt or Sheet Roofing and
Waterproofing Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5636/D5636M; 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.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the physical 4.1 The felt or sheet roofing or waterproofing material roll is
testing and analysis of surface cracking due to low-temperature temperature conditioned. Specimens are then taken from the
unrolling of roofing composed of bituminous impregnated felts roll, wrapped around a mandrel, temperature conditioned,
and reinforced polymer-modified bituminous sheet materials. unrolled, and inspected for cracking.
These products may employ various surfacing materials on one
5. Significance and Use
side.
5.1 Since felts or sheet roofing or waterproofing materials
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are brought to the roof in a roll and unrolled, this test method
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
simulates felt or membrane behavior under actual field condi-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
tions during the unrolling process.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
5.2 This test method is designed to aid those interested in
with the standard. the physical properties of roofing and waterproofing felts and
sheet materials.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.3 This test method enables a researcher to measure the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
relative behavior of low-temperature unrolling of roofing and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
waterproofing felt or sheet materials under laboratory condi-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tions.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.4 The data obtained from this test method will not permit
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
service life prediction or the ability of the material to be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
installed at the tested temperature. Unrolling capabilities are
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
importantduringapplication,andthetemperatureatthetimeof
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
unrolling is believed to affect the performance of roofing and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
waterproofing membranes. However, the actual link between
the test data and performance is unknown and is dependent on
2. Referenced Documents
the materials and exposure.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
6. Apparatus
6.1 The mandrel for the test procedure is a 680 mm
3. Terminology
[3.125 in.] outer diameter (Schedule 30) PVC pipe, a minimum
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
6250 mm [10.0 in.] in length.
method, see Terminology D1079.
7. Test Method
7.1 Unrolling at Low Temperatures—This test method de-
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
termines the temperature at which no cracking is observed in
and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on
Roofing Membrane Systems.
the felt or sheet roofing or waterproofing materials after
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally
unrolling at the test temperature from a 680 mm [3.125 in.]
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D5636/D5636M – 94
diameter mandrel.
(2017). DOI: 10.1520/D5636_D5636M-94R22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.2 Sampling:
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
7.2.1 The specimens are to be taken from a roll of roofing or
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