- Author
- Rossiter, W. J., Jr. | Mathey, R. G.
- Title
- Methodology for Developing Tests to Aid Service-Life Prediction of Single-Ply Roofing Membranes.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Book or Conf
- NBS/NRCA Conference on Roofing Technology 7th Proceedings. April 14-15, 1983, 4-11 p., 1983
- Keywords
- roofs | membranes | performance standards | service life | construction materials | durability
- Abstract
- The rapid growth in the use of single-ply roofing membranes has created a need for performance standards which include requirements and tests for evaluating their service life. A methodology is described for developing tests for aiding service-life prediction of single-ply membranes. The methodology is based on an ASTM practice for developing accelerated tests to aid in the prediction of the service life of building materials and components. The ASTM practice outlines a logical sequence of steps to be taken which are applicable to aid in predicting the service life of membrane materials. A summary of the ASTM practice is given and examples of the application of many of its steps to single-ply roofing systems are presented.