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FIRESTONE INDUSTRIAL ALUMINUM ROOF COATING SYSTEM
FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC
This specification is provided as a courtesy on an as-is basis, and is not intended to
substitute for specific design services provided by an architect, engineer, roof consultant,
or other design professional. It is in the building owner’s interest to consult with these
professionals prior to executing the specified project. The building owner will ultimately
assume the entire risk as to results, quality and performance of the roofing system
specified.
EDITOR NOTE: Text underlined and/or red in color must be addressed to complete a
final specification document. It is the sole responsibility of the editor to exercise
appropriate care and sound professional judgment in the execution of this task.
PART 1 GENERAL
The project, Project Name located in City, ST, includes the provision of a complete Firestone
Building Products Industrial Elastomeric Roof Coating System.
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Furnish and install aluminum roof coating system, including:
1. Roofing manufacturer's requirements for the specified warranty (if any).
2. Preparation of roofing substrates.
3. Aluminum roof coating.
4. Other roofing-related items specified or indicated on drawings or otherwise necessary to
provide a complete weatherproof roofing system.
B. Disposal of demolition debris and construction waste is the responsibility of [named].
Perform disposal in manner complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
C. Comply with the published recommendations and instructions of the roof coating
manufacturer.
D. Commencement of work by the Contractor shall constitute acknowledgement by the
Contractor that this specification can be satisfactorily executed, under the project conditions
and with all necessary prerequisites for warranty acceptance by roofing coating
manufacturer. Any modification of the Contract Sum will be made in accordance with the
stipulations of the Contract Documents stated elsewhere.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS [as present or needed]
A. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry: Wood nailers associated with roofing and roof
insulation.
B. Section 07 62 00 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Formed metal flashing and trim items
associated with roofing.
C. Section 07 72 00 - Roof Accessories: Roof hatches, vents, and manufactured curbs.
D. Section 08 62 00 - Unit Skylights.
E. Section 22 10 00 - Plumbing Piping and Roof Drains.
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1.03 REFERENCES
A. Referenced Standards: These standards form part of this specification only to the extent they
are referenced as specification requirements.
1. ASTM D2824 / D2824M - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof
Coatings, Non-fibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Fibered without Asbestos; 2012.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Provide coating manufacturer's printed data sufficient to show that all components of
coating system, including accessories, comply with the specified requirements and with
the coating manufacturer's requirements and recommendations for the system type
specified; include data for each product used in conjunction with coating system.
2. Where UL requirements are specified, provide documentation that shows that the roof
coating system to be installed is UL-Classified, as applicable; include data itemizing the
components of the classified or approved system.
3. Installation Instructions: Provide manufacturer's instructions to installer, marked up to
show exactly how all components will be installed; where instructions allow installation
options, clearly indicate which option will be used.
B. Shop Drawings (if required):
1. Provide standard details customized for this project for all relevant conditions, including
flashings, base tie-ins, roof edges, terminations, expansion joints, penetrations, and
drains.
C. Pre-Installation Notice (if required):
1. Copy to show that manufacturer's required Pre Installation Notice (PIN) has been
accepted and approved by the manufacturer.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Applicator Qualifications: Installer shall have the following:
1. Current Firestone accepted status.
2. At least [ # ] years experience in installing specified system.
B. Pre-Installation Conference: Before start of metal roof coating system application, Contractor
shall hold a meeting to discuss the proper installation of materials and requirements to
achieve the intended result.
1. Require attendance with all parties directly influencing the quality of the work or affected
by the performance of the work.
2. Notify [Owner, Manager, Architect] well in advance of meeting.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original containers, dry and undamaged, with seals and
labels intact and legible.
B. Store materials clear of ground and moisture with weather protective covering.
C. Keep combustible materials away from ignition sources.
1.07 WARRANTY
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A. Comply with all warranty procedures required by manufacturer, including notifications,
scheduling, and inspections.
B. Warranty: Firestone Building Products 10 Year Limited Warranty covering material and
accessories.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Firestone Building Products Co., Carmel, IN.
www.firestonebpco.com.
1. Products manufactured by others may be acceptable provided the coating system is
completely equivalent in materials and application conditions and the manufacturer meets
the following qualifications:
a. Specializing in manufacturing the coating system to be provided.
b. ISO 9002 certified.
B. Manufacturer of Rust Inhibitive Metal Primer: Same manufacturer as aluminum coating.
C. Substitution Procedures: See Instructions to Bidders.
1. Submit evidence that the proposed substitution complies with the specified requirements.
2.02 ALUMINUM COATING DESCRIPTION
A. Coating System in accordance with ASTM D2824-85, Type III (non-asbestos):
1. Base : Asphalt
2. Weight per Gallon: 9.1 lb/gal (1,090 g/L)
3. Content:
a. Solids by Weight: 60 ± 2%
b. Solids by Volume: 44 ± 2%
4. Viscosity at 77 °F (25 °C): 115 to 125 KU
5.
V.O.C. Content: 3.6 ± 0.08 lb/gal (435 ± 10 g/L)
6. Specific Gravity: 1.093
7. Solvent: Mineral Spirits
8. Color : Silver
2.03
ACCESSORY MATERIALS
Retain following elements as applicable to your project, eliminate others
A. Rust Inhibitive Metal Primer, Red; as provided by Firestone.
B. Elastomeric Seam Tape, a polyester fabric backed, modified butyl rubber adhesive tape [2”,
4”, 6” and/or 8”] as provided by Firestone.
C. Acrylic Patching Cement reinforced with Polyester Fabric as provided by Firestone.
D. Elastomeric coating [if needed]
E. Skylight coating [if needed]
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PART 3 INSTALLATION
A. All work associated with the installation of the specified roof coating system to be performed in
accordance with the Firestone Building Products Industrial Elastomeric / Aluminum Roof Coating
Application Guide dated March 1, 2013.
3.01
WEATHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
A. Application Roof Coating Materials, including Clear Skylight Coating, Rust Inhibitive Metal Primer,
and Acrylic Patching Cement, must be performed at 50 °F (10 °C) and rising. Temperatures must
remain above 50 °F (10 °) for both application and cure time. Cure time will vary, depending on
weather conditions. Low temperatures and high humidity will prolong cure time required.
B. Do not begin work if rain is expected within twenty-four (24) hours of application. Do not apply if
weather does not permit four to six (4 to 6) hours dry time prior to rain, fog or temperatures falling
below 50 °F (10 °C).
3.02
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
A. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the substrate (roof surface to be coated) is
adequately prepared to receive the Aluminum Roof Coating System
B. Holes, splits and openings in the metal roof must be repaired prior to application of the Aluminum
Roof Coating System.
1. Holes less than or equal to (6.4 mm) in diameter can be patched using Acrylic Patching
Cement and/or Elastomeric Seam Tape.
C. New metal must be installed on all deteriorated metal panels with dents, holes or splits greater than
1/4" (6.4 mm) in any dimension.
1. When a panel has deteriorated in the center but is still sound at the edges, it can be
covered by a new panel without removing the damaged section.
2. The new panel must be completely secured in the side laps with the screws of the proper
type and size and taped at both ends.
D. New metal must weather a minimum of six (6) months or be cleaned to remove residual oil.
Residue can be removed using an environmentally safe cleaner.
E. Replace loose or missing fasteners with oversized fasteners.
F. Loose panels must be reattached using the appropriate fasteners to ensure panels are pulled
together flush.
G. Remove existing sealing materials (i.e., bituminous mastic, calk type sealant materials, etc.).
H. Substrates must be clean and dry with no oils, grease, moisture or loose debris. Power washing is
recommended.
I.
Treat all areas of corrosion with Rust Inhibitive Metal Primer (Red) prior to applying repair products
and coating.
J.
When Elastomeric Seam Tape is used, it is recommended that the installed tape be coated with
Elastomeric Coating the same day as installation.
K. Seal end laps with Elastomeric Seam Tape or three-coursed with Polyester Fabric and Acrylic
Patching Cement.
L. Side laps (vertical seams) must be sealed. Note: It is not necessary to seal vertical seams on
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standing seam roofs.
M. Ridge vents, formed ridge caps, flat ridge caps must be sealed in accordance with Firestone
Building Products Industrial Elastomeric / Aluminum Roof Coating Application Guide.
N. All penetrations, including curbs, stacks, vents, and pipes, must be sealed in accordance with
Firestone Building Products Industrial Elastomeric / Aluminum Roof Coating Application Guide. Do
not flash penetration of hot stacks.
O. Install Elastomeric Seam Tape on all breaks in metal at corrugations
P. Skylights must be sealed with Elastomeric Seam Tape around the perimeter.
Q. Rake flashing and wall flashings must be sealed in accordance with Elastomeric Coating Application
Guide.
R. On standing seam roofs, metal closures must be sealed with Acrylic Patching Cement.
S. Caulk all reglets and termination bars.
T. Corrective measures must be taken in areas where water ponds for more than forty-eight (48)
hours. The inclusion of crickets or other remediation measures to remove low spots must be
completed prior to coating application.
3.03
ALUMINUM COATING APPLICATION
A. Prepare the substrate as outlined in section of 3.02.
B. Inspect the roof to ensure that preparatory work has been completed and substrate problem
areas have been corrected. All areas of corrosion must be primed with Firestone Rust
Inhibitive Metal Primer (Red).
C. IMPORTANT: Allow for complete coverage by multiplying the total square feet of the area to
be coated by 1.15, minimum, to insure that adequate coating is on hand to complete the job.
D. Base coat may be applied with airless sprayer, brush, or roller.
1. Consult application guide for specific techniques
E. Aluminum roof coating must be mixed thoroughly before and during application to keep the
aluminum particles in suspension and produce the proper application rate of material.
F. Areas of insufficient thickness must be re-coated.
G. Allow to dry a minimum of three to five (3 to 5) days between coats and before foot traffic.
H. All work to secure/maintain the manufacturer’s warranty must be completed using materials from
that manufacturer.
I.
Inspect the completed application for uncoated areas, loose panels, gaps, holes, and joints
that have been improperly taped.
J.
Correct any defects.
END OF SECTION
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