SECTION 07550
MODIFIED BITUMEN MEMBRANE ROOFING (SBS)
Modified Bitumen Membrane Roofing (SBS)
UIHC #20X-0XX 07550-9- Wood Nailers: Roofing nails for wood nailers shall be 11 gauge, barbed, zinc-coated
nails with 7/16 to 5/8-inch diameter heads. Nails shall be long enough to penetrate
into the wood nailers at least 5/8 inch. - Metal Discs: Flat discs or caps of zinc-coated sheet metal not lighter than 28 gauge
and not less than 1-inch in diameter. Discs shall be formed to prevent dishing. Bell or
cup-shaped caps are not acceptable. - Walk-way pads: As recommended and furnished by the membrane manufacturer.
- Elastomeric Coating: As recommended and furnished by the membrane
manufacturer.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
A. Prior to the start of roofing work, a meeting will be held at the job site for the purpose of
reviewing materials, methods and procedures to facilitate proper and timely construction of
the roofing system. Reference Section 01310 - Project Management and Coordination for
requirements.3.02 REFERENCE
A. The current product specification guide published by the membrane manufacturer shall be
considered part of this specification and shall be referred to for more specific application
procedures regarding roofing insulation, membrane and base flashing. When a difference
between this specification and the manufacturer's product specification guide is encountered,
the provision which is more stringent shall govern.3.03 INSPECTION OF SURFACES
A. Examine surfaces for adequate anchorage, foreign materials, moisture, and other conditions
which would adversely affect the roofing application and performance.B. The roofing contractor shall be responsible for preparing adequate surfaces to receive
insulation, roofing, and flashing.3.04 APPLICATION - GENERAL
A. Install in accordance with the accepted roofing manufacturer's written specifications and
recommended details now on file in the Architect/Engineer's office.B. Protect building wall area with tarpaulins or other durable materials at staging areas.C. Roof surfaces shall be thoroughly dry before application of roofing.D. Inspection of the roofing shall be made by a responsible representative of the roofing
manufacturer during application and after completion. Reference Section 01450 - Quality
Control for requirements.November 1, 2016