ASTM D3617/D3617M-17 PDF Download

The ASTM D3617/D3617M-17 standard provides guidelines for the sampling, analysis, and removal of specimens in built-up bituminous roof systems during their application process. The purpose of this practice is to determine the approximate quantities of the components and identify any potential moisture or dry spots between plies in the field area before the application of flood coating and top surfacing.

The components that are considered in this standard can include insulation (if it is part of the roof membrane system), plies of roofing felt, interply layers of bituminous material, and top coating (if present, before any surfacing aggregate has been applied). The practice outlines the procedures for removing these specimens for analysis.

This standard is applicable to both 914-mm [36-in.] and 1000-mm [39 3/8-in.] wide felt rolls. It is important to follow these guidelines to ensure accurate analysis and proper quality control during the construction of built-up roof systems.