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SECTION 07 57 13
SPRAYED POLYURETHANE FOAM ROOFING

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also
delete any other item or paragraph as required and
renumber the paragraphs.
2. This roofing system is for application over structural
concrete deck. If this system is considered for decks other
than structural concrete, the manufacturers of the roofing
materials should be consulted. This system should not be
used on lightweight concrete, over cold storage areas or
when other than light foot traffic is anticipated on the
roof. Broomed finish should be specified for the concrete
deck.
3. Use granules where appearance is important.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. This section specifies a roofing system consisting of a layer of sprayed in-place urethane foam roof
insulation covered with two coats of silicone rubber protective coating //and surfaced with ceramic
granules//.
//1.2 RELATED WORK:
A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS.//
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
//B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:
//1. Volatile organic compounds per volume as specified in PART 2 - PRODUCTS. // //
C. Qualifications of manufacturers.
D. Qualifications of applicator.
E. Qualifications of inspector/testing agency.
F. Product data for spray polyurethane foam, protecting, coating, primers, sealants, walk pad, // ceramic
granules //.
G. Manufacturer's Data: Showing complete instructions for installation.
//H. Samples: Ceramic Granules, // each color available // color as specified in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE
FOR FINISHES.//
I. Test Reports.
J. Manufacturer warranty.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Qualification of Manufacturer: Sprayed polyurethane foam roofing system manufacturer to have a minimum
of five (5) years experience in manufacturing sprayed polyurethane foam and elastomeric coating roofing
products specified herein. Submit qualification.
B. Qualification of Applicator: Roofing system applicator to be approved, authorized, or licensed in writing by
the sprayed polyurethane foam roofing system manufacturer and to have a minimum of three (3) years
experience as an approved, authorized, or licensed applicator with that manufacturer and be approved at a
level capable of providing the specified warranty. Supply the names and locations of five (5) projects of
similar size and scope that applicator has constructed using the manufacturers roofing products submitted
for this project within the previous three (3) years. Submit qualifications.
C. Inspector/Testing Agency Qualifications:
1. Furnish services of inspector/testing agency that conforms with the criteria contained in ASTM E699 for
agencies involved in quality assurance with a minimum of two (2) years experience in construction
field inspections of sprayed polyurethane roofing systems, products, and assemblies.
2. Furnish inspection services that are completely independent of, and divested from, the Contractor, the
installer, the manufacturer, and the supplier of material or item being inspected. Submit
inspector/testing agency qualifications.

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1.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

A. Fire Safety: Complete roof covering assembly to comply with the following:
1. ASTM E108, Class A or UL 790, Class A classification; and
2. Listed as part of Fire-Classified roof deck construction in UL Bld Mat Dir, or Class I roof deck
construction in FM APP Guide.
UL approved components of the roof covering assembly are to bear the UL label.
B. Wind Uplift: Provide complete roof covering assembly rated Class // // in accordance with FM APP GUIDE
capable of withstanding an uplift pressure of as determined by ASCE 7 and FM DS 1-49 for perimeter and
flashing attachment.
//C. Energy Performance: Initial Solar Reflectance Index of not less than // 78 // // 29 // when calculated
according to ASTM E1980 based on the testing of identical products by a qualified testing agency.//
1.5 WARRANTY:
A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction.
B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warranty their sprayed polyurethane foam for a minimum of five
(5) years // // from date of installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer
warranty.
1.6 DELIVERY AND STORAGE:
A. Deliver materials to the job site in their original unopened packages, clearly marked with the
manufacturer's name, brand name, and description of contents.
B. Store materials in clean, dry areas, away from excessive heat, sparks, and open flame.
C. Ventilate storage areas to prevent build-up of flammable gases.
1.7 COORDINATION:
A. Coordinate roofing operations with the work of other trades and with sheet metal work so that flashings are
installed to permit continuous roofing operations.
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 basic designation only.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
C177-13...........................................Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission
Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C920-14a.........................................Elastomeric Joint Sealants
C1029-13.........................................Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation
D412-06...........................................Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
D1622/D1622M-14.........................Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
D2240-05(R2010)............................Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
D4263-83(R2012)............................Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet
Method
D5469/D5469M-12.........................Guide for Application of New Spray Applied Polyurethane Foam and
Coated Roofing Systems
D6694/D6694M-08(R2013)............Liquid-Applied Silicone Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane Foam
Roofing Systems
E84-14.............................................Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E108-11...........................................Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
E699-09...........................................Evaluation of Agencies Involves in Testing, Quality Assurance, and
Evaluating of Building Components
E1980-11 ...............Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces
C. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
ASCE 7-10.......................................Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
D. Factory Mutual System (FM):
App Guide.......................................Latest Edition Approval Guide including Supplements
DS 1-49............................................Roof Perimeter Flashing
E. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA):
RoofMan..........................................Quality Control Guidelines in the Application of Polyurethane Foam
Roofing
F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
790-08(R2014)................................Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

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Bld Mat Dir(2012)...........................Building Materials Directory

G. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
40 CFR 59(2014).............................National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for
Consumer and Commercial Products
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS:
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use R value at 5.56 per 25 mm (1
inch) for calculating thickness required.

A. Primer: Polyurethane foam manufacturers standard factory-formulated primer for substrate to be covered.
B. Urethane Foam:
1. ASTM C1029, Type III.
2. Thermal Conductivity conforming to ASTM C177.
3. Comply with ASTM D6694.
4. In-Place Density: ASTM D1622, 44.9 to 48.1 kg/cu. m (2.8 to 3.0 lb./cu. ft.).
5. Surface-Burning Characteristics: Comply with ASTM E84; testing by a qualified testing agency. Identify
products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.
a. Flame-Spread Index: 75 or less.
C. Elastomeric Protective Coating: Silicone rubber, two-coat system (base coat of dark color and top coat of
light color), specifically formulated to bond to urethane foam and have the following properties:

PROPERTY ASTM TEST VALUE

METHOD
Tensile Strength D412 3.8-6.5 MPa (550 650
psi)
Elongation, percent (of D412 150 200
original benchmark distance)
Hardness (points) D2240 65

//D. Ceramic Granules: No. 11 screen size, color as selected in construction documents, dry and free from
dust.//
E. Sealant: ASTM C920, Class 25, Use NT, Grade NS // Type M, multicomponent urethane // // Type S, one-
component, neutral- or acid-curing silicone //, and as recommended by coated foamed roofing manufacturer
for substrate and joint conditions and for compatibility with roofing materials.
//1. Sealant to have a VOC content of // 250 // // // g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59,
(EPA Method 24). //
F. Walkpads: Breathable UV stabilized material as recommended by the roof system manufacturer, minimum
0.91 m by 1.2 by 8 mm (3 ft. by 4 ft. by 5/16 inch).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL:
A. Installation to comply with the manufacturer's instructions, except as otherwise specified.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: The allowable coefficient of heat
transmission or U-value, will be inserted in the blank space.
Roof slope should be obtained by sloping the structural deck.
When slope is accomplished by varying the thickness of
insulation, delete the last sentence of the paragraph and
substitute "The U-value is to be based on the average
thickness of the insulation".

3.2 THICKNESS OF INSULATION

A. Thickness of insulation: Provide a coefficient of heat transmission or U-value, of // //.
B. Use R factor of 0.38/cm (5.56 per inch) of the insulation in the computation of the overall R value.

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C. The minimum thickness of insulation:

1. 25 mm (1 inch) on common roof areas.
2. 13 mm (1/2 inches) at drains.
3.3 PREPARATION:
A. Surfaces to receive elastomeric roofing: Dry and free of loose coatings, surface curing agents, wax or other
contaminants.
B. Prime substrate as recommended by foam roofing manufacturer.
C. Where foam roofing is being installed over concrete substrate, test for capillary moisture by plastic sheet
method according to ASTM D4263 at start of each days work and at start of each roof area or plane. Do
not proceed with roofing work if moisture condenses under the plastic sheet.
D. Wear clean, soft-soled sneaker-type shoes.
3.4 PROTECTION OF ADJACENT SURFACES:
A. Protect surfaces near roofing operations from spray or roofing materials. Secure and vent protective
coverings to prevent collection of moisture on covered surfaces. Provide protective barriers when spraying
along open roof edges and walls to prevent uncontrolled overspray. Restore or replace surfaces damaged by
roof system products to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at no additional
expense to the Government.
3.5 INSTALLATION OF INSULATION:
A. Comply with requirements and recommendations of ASTM D5469/D5469M and NRCA Roof Man.
B. Spray foam on the prepared surface in 13 mm (1/2-inch) lifts. Time between lifts to not exceed 4 hours.
C. The finished surface to be smooth, free of voids blisters and crevices and free draining.
D. Extend foam up walls and around roof projections to form cants and flashings that terminate at least 50 mm
(2 inches) above finished roof surface.
E. Cured foam: Free from water, dust, oils and other materials which would impair adhesion of the protective
coating.
F. No foam is to be allowed to stand overnight without a base protective coating. Cure foam at least one hour
before application of protective coating.
G. Correct locations of non-adherence of foam to substrate and finish pinholes flush with an approved sealant
before final coating is applied.
H. Do not overspray to correct an unacceptable surface condition.
I. The finished roof surface to not vary more than 13 mm (1/2 inch) when measured with a 3048 mm (10
foot) straight edge parallel and perpendicular to the roof slope. Finished roof surface to have no ponding
low spots and provide for free drainage of the roof area.
J. Remove and replace polyurethane foam not complying with specified limitation. Remove defective thickness,
prepare, and reapply polyurethane foam with acceptable, uniform results.
3.6 PROTECTIVE COATING:
A. Allow polyurethane form to cure for a minimum of two (2) hours before applying protective coating.
B. Coating to consist of a base coat and a top coat.
C. Clean base coat exposed for more than 24 hours with a detergent solution, thoroughly rinse and dry, then
give another covering of base coating before applying the top coat.
D. No traffic allowed on finished areas for 24 hours after installation.
E. Base coat to have a dry film thickness of not less 0.2 mm (8 mils).
F. Coating to completely cover the foam and extend up vertical surfaces two inches beyond foam.
G. Coating to be dry and clean before application of top coat.
H. Top coat applied at right angles to the directions of the base coat application and to fully cover the base
coat.
I. Total dry film thickness to be not less than 0.5 mm (20 mils).
//J. Granules:
1. Apply within five minutes of top coat application, using pressure equipment, at a rate of 2.4 kg per sq.
m (50 pounds per 100 sq. ft.).
2. Apply a minimum of two passes made at right angles to each other.
3. Finished granule system to be uniform over entire surface with no apparent void areas.//
K. Service Walkpads:
1. Install roof walkways in pattern and locations indicated on construction documents.
2. Apply after the protective coating system has been completed and cured unless recommended
otherwise by the manufacturer.

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3. Adhere walkway pads to substrate with compatible adhesive according to coated foamed roofing
manufacturers written instructions.
3.7 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION:
A. Spray equipment for two-component system:
1. Calibrated each day at start of operations and;
a. After each restart if spraying operations have been terminated for more than one (1) hour.
b. Whenever there is a change in fan pattern or pressure.
c. Whenever slow curing areas are noticed.
d. Whenever a change is made in hose length or working height and after change-over between
materials.
B. Calibration to consist of demonstrating to COR that the equipment is adjusted to deliver component in the
proper proportions.
3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:
A. Inspector/Testing agency to perform tests for product characteristics specified for the following
frequencies:
1. Two (2) core samples will be required for roof areas up to 929 sq. m (10,000 sq. ft.), and one (1) core
sample will be required for each additional 929 sq. m (10,000 sq. ft.) or part thereof. Submit lab tests to
verify thickness conditions and material properties, including compressive strength, density, and cell
structure by test methods outlined in ASTM D5469/D5469M.
2. Six (6) slit-test samples will be required for each 929 sq. m (10,000 sq. ft.) of roof area to determine, as a
minimum, the number of coats applied and dry film thickness of coating. Submit results.
B. Testing agency to verify that surfaces slope to drain.
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