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SECTION 07 56 00
FLUID-APPLIED ROOFING

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // // if not
applicable to project. Delete any other
item or paragraph not applicable in the
section and renumber the paragraphs.
2. This fluid applied system is intended
for use over concrete roof decks.
3. When consideration is given to applying
the system over substrates other than
concrete, consult the manufacturer.
Specifically, do not apply over
cellular glass block insulation, or
asphalt impregnated insulation
materials.
4. Avoid applying synthetic rubber roofing
over areas of high humidity.
5. When synthetic rubber roofing is to be
applied over lightweight concrete fill,
have Designer obtain and detail special
requirements.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. This section specifies a fluid applied roofing system consisting of a
fluid application of multiple layers of neoprene and chlorosulfonated
polyethylene (CSPE).
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete applicable
paragraph when color is not selected in
Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

//1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Color of weather course: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES. //
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Obtain products from single manufacturer
or from sources recommended by manufacturer for use with fluid applied
roofing and incorporated in manufacturer’s warranty.
B. Installers Qualifications: Work is to be performed by installer having
three (3) years’ experience for work relating to this section and
approved in writing by fluid applied roofing manufacturer.
1.4 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
B. Samples:

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1. 150 mm (6 inch) square cured sheet of roofing system without backing,

showing color, and texture.
2. System proposed for flashing and reinforcing.
C. Manufacturer's Certificates:
1. Installer approval.
2. Certificate stating that material utilized on the job will be of the
same formulation as materials covered by the test report.
D. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Roofing system materials giving physical properties, wet mil
thickness in relation to dry mil thickness, and other related
information.
2. Manufacturer's printed instructions for application of roofing
materials to be installed.
E. Test Reports: Test report from an independent commercial testing
laboratory showing that neoprene and CSPE materials meet specified
requirements.
F. Manufacturer warranty.
1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
A. Deliver materials to job site in manufacturer's original factory sealed
containers labeled to identify product, manufacturer and point of
manufacture.
B. Observe precautions appropriate to flammable materials and "safety
notes" included in roofing material manufacturer's printed instructions
to installer before, during, and immediately following application of
these materials.
1.6 JOB CONDITIONS:
A. Install fluid applied roofing only on dry surfaces free of water,
surface condensation, rain, snow, ice, frost, dirt and debris.
B. Do not proceed when temperature of surfaces to receive roofing and
flashing, is lower than 5 degrees C (40 degrees F).
C. Complete work on roof deck and install penetrations and projections
through roof deck before roofing and flashing work is applied.
1.7 WARRANTY:
A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21 “Warranty of
Construction”.
B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warranty their fluid applied
roofing for a minimum of ten (10) // // years from date of

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installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer

warranty.
1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the
basic designation only.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
D3468/D3468M-99e1(2013).Liquid-Applied Neoprene and Chlorosulfonated
Polyethylene Used In Roofing and Waterproofing
D412-06a(R2013).........Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-
Tension
D750-12.................Rubber Deterioration in Carbon-Arc Weathering
Apparatus
D1149-07(R2012).........Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking in a
Chamber
E96/E96M-13.............Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Make material
requirements agree with applicable
requirements specified in the referenced
Applicable Publications. Update and
specify only that which applies to the
project.

2.1 ROOFING MATERIALS:

A. Neoprene-Based Prime and Base Courses: A polychloroprene base with added
resins, curing agents, pigments and solvents, which contain no oils or
volatile plasticizers.
B. Elastic Base Sheet: A cured, non-staining, polychloroprene (neoprene)
base with inorganic filament reinforcement and added resin, curing
agents, pigments, and solvents.
C. Neoprene Based Fibered Sealer: A 100 percent polychloroprene (neoprene)
ASTM D3468/D3468M base with inorganic filament reinforcement and added
resin, curing agents, pigments, and solvents.
D. CSPE Based Weather Course: A 100 percent chlorosulfonated polyethylene
ASTM D3468/D3468M base with added curing agents, pigments, and solvents
which contain no oils or volatile plasticizers. Color of weather course
to be // as specified in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES // //
white pigmented with Rutile type titanium dioxide.//

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E. Neoprene and CSPE roofing materials are to meet the following

requirements:

Property Test Method Base Course Weather Course

Tensile Strength ASTM D412 11.03 MPa 3.45 MPa
(1600 psi) (500 psi)
minimum
Elongation at 75 ASTM D412 400 percent 400 percent
Degrees F(of minimum minimum
original bench
mark distance)
Set at Break ASTM D412 30-50 percent 5-50 percent
minimum
Ozone Resistance ASTM D1149 No Visible No Visible
50 percent (of Cracking Cracking
original bench
mark distance)
Elongation (1 week
at approx. 2 parts
per million ozone)
Accelerated ASTM D750 No Visible --
Weathering (After Change
100 hours in
Weatherometer)
Water Vapor ASTM E96/E96M, 0.30 perm 0.20 perm
Permeability Method B

2.2 CAULKING COMPOUND:

A. A non-staining, cold setting, flexible sealant having a polychloroprene
or chlorosulfonated polyethylene base with added plasticizers, curing
agents, pigments and which contains no volatile oils or other
ingredients that will stain applied CSPE roofing.
2.3 REINFORCING TAPE
A. Unwoven glass mat with nominal 0.46 mm (18 mils) film bonded with
neoprene; or a 0.38 mm (15 mils) neoprene impregnated inorganic felt; or
an untreated woven glass fiber tape, plain weave, weight 200 grams per
square meter (6 ounces per square yard), thread count 42 by 32.
B. In lieu of reinforcing tape, loose glass fibers embedded in liquid
neoprene are as the reinforcing medium.
2.4 SOLVENT:
A. For use in job site preparation of neoprene primer, for cleanup and
other related work, furnish a commercial grade xylene (xylol) or
commercial grade toluene (toluol).

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2.5 UNDERLAYMENT:
A. Provide level coat and underlayment materials compatible with and as
recommended by manufacturer of roofing materials.
B. Provide level coat and underlayment materials when necessary to provide
a suitable base for application of the roofing materials.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION OF SURFACE:
A. Verify that surfaces to receive roofing and flashing are in sound
condition and free of projections, depressions, grease, oil, asphalt,
tar, paint, wax, dust, or other debris that may prevent proper
application of roofing.
B. Allow concrete surfaces to cure a minimum of 28 days and clean free of
waterproofing agents, form release agents, and curing agents that might
act as bond breakers. Proceed only when maximum moisture content of the
substrate as measured with a moisture meter is 16 percent.
C. Report adverse roof deck conditions of any type in writing to
Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Commencement of work
constitutes acceptance of roof surfaces by installer as satisfactory for
application of roofing and flashing.
3.2 CLEANING:
A. Broom-clean surfaces to remove all dust, dirt, loose aggregate, and
other foreign particles. Remove excessive alkaline efflorescence on
concrete by flushing with 10 percent muriatic acid solution, then
rinsing, and allowing to dry.
3.3 APPLICATION:
A. Install roofing with tools and equipment approved by roofing material
manufacturer. Wet film thickness of roofing materials to be as
recommended by roofing material manufacturer to obtain the specified dry
film thickness. Check wet film thickness frequently by use of a wet mil
thickness gauge. Control application of fluid-applied material by
maintaining careful balance at all times between material consumption
and area covered. Apply quantity of coats to achieve minimum dry film
thickness of neoprene and CSPE materials.
B. Joint Treatment:
1. Treat hairline cracks or other openings up to 2 mm (1/16 inch) in
width with a brush coat of neoprene base fibered sealer.
2. Openings larger than 2 mm (1/16 inch) but less than 6 mm (1/4 inch)
fill and treat with a reinforcing tape as specified.

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3. Cracks 6 mm (1/4 inch) and over treat as specified for expansion

joints.
C. Expansion Joints:
1. Extend elastic base sheet used as expansion joint material a minimum
of 203 mm (8 inches) from edge of expansion joint horizontally on to
the deck.
2. Apply a slight loop or ridge to elastic base sheet which is centered
over expansion joint.
D. Vent Pipes and Stacks: Apply elastic base sheet around projections
through roof deck and extend it 101 mm (4 inches) horizontally and
vertically around the projection; or use a premolded neoprene unit.
E. Drains: Cut elastic base sheet to fit around drains and extend the same
sheet horizontally on deck a minimum of 1524 mm (60 inches) from edge of
all drains. Do not clamp rings or strainers until 48 hours after entire
roofing application is complete.
F. Priming: Immediately after substrate has been thoroughly cleaned and
ready for application of the roof, prime concrete surfaces to receive
roofing and flashing with neoprene or chlorinated rubber based primer.
G. Roofing:
1. Base Course: Over roof surfaces, including elastic base sheet, apply
neoprene-based base course at a rate that will ensure a total dry mil
thickness of neoprene materials of at least 0.36 mm (14 mils).
Install material in number of applications as recommended by the
manufacturer and allow to dry a minimum of 72 hours.
2. Weather Course: Apply CSPE based weather course at a rate and in the
number of coats as recommended by the manufacturer to insure a total
dry mil thickness of CSPE materials of at least 0.15 mm (6 mils).
3. The minimum total dry mil thickness of the combined neoprene and CSPE
materials to be 0.5 mm (20 mils).
3.4 PROTECTION AND CLEAN UP:
A. Keep completed roofing system free of non-essential traffic and
unrelated work until at least 48 hours after completion of roofing
application.
B. Provide temporary support, such as insulation board, for materials and
equipment stored on roof during application.
C. Protect adjacent construction from disfiguration by run, spillage or
overspray, and repair work defaced in this manner.

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D. Remove tools, equipment and surplus materials and clear roof area of
debris on completion of work.
3.5 REPAIRS:
A. Repair damage to roofing and flashing before work is complete. Patch
breaks in surface with neoprene-based base course and CSPE-base weather
course application to insure a continuous waterproof membrane complying
with these specifications.
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