SECTION 07 31 13 - ASPHALT SHINGLES (1).pdf

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This document is a technical specification for asphalt shingles installation, detailing requirements for fiberglass asphalt shingle roofing systems. The specification covers comprehensive installation guidelines, including materials, preparation, underlayment, flashing, ridge vents, and snow guard requirements, with specific technical standards referencing ASTM International specifications for roofing materials.

Key technical requirements include using fiberglass-reinforced, laminated shingles with self-sealing properties, wind resistance ratings of Class D or F depending on local wind speeds, and Class A fire resistance. The specification mandates specific installation techniques such as 125 mm (5 inches) maximum shingle exposure, 50 mm (2 inches) minimum head lap, and precise nailing patterns. Additional requirements cover underlayment installation, metal drip edge placement, valley flashing techniques, and provisions for roof accessories like hatches and vents, with an emphasis on achieving a weatherproof and aesthetically consistent roofing system.

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01-01-21

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SECTION 07 31 13

ASPHALT SHINGLES

2. For projects in locations where

January daily average temperature is -4 degrees C (25 degrees F) or less, design roof slopes at 1/3 (4 inches per foot) minimum slope and specify underlayment installation.

3. This guide specification does not include requirements for the following:

a. Deck treatment for re-roofing work (either with old roofing to remain in place or with old roofing to be removed).

b. Mansard construction slopes 5/3 (21 inches per foot) or steeper slope.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Fiberglass asphalt shingles over underlayment nailed to roof sheathing.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Counterflashing and

Flashing of Roof Projections.

B. Section 07 71 00, ROOF SPECIALTIES: Roof Hatches (Scuttles) and Roof

Vents.

C. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Shingle Color.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

D226/D226M-17...........Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing.

D1970/D1970M-19.........Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet

Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection.

D3018/D3018M-11(2017)...Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral

Granules.

D3161/D3161M-20.........Wind Resistance of Steep Slope Roofing Products

(Fan-Induced Method).

D3462/D3462M-19.........Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and

Surfaced with Mineral Granules.

F1667-18a...............Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples.

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C. UL LLC (UL):

790(Edition 8)..........Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

3. Warranty.

C. Samples: Shingles: Full size each type, color and texture.

1.5 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, manufacture date, and the label of

Underwriters Laboratories.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.6 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store shingles according to manufacturer's instructions. Store roll goods on end in upright position.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

C. Keep materials dry, covered completely and protected from weather.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant asphalt shingles against material and manufacturing defects.

1. Material Warranty Period: 25,30,35,40,50 years.

2. Wind-Speed Warranty Period: Resist wind speeds up to 60-100mph min

3. Algae-Resistance Warranty Period: No discoloration for 15-20 years.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

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B. Provide each product from one manufacturer.

1. Provide each product exposed to view from one production run.

C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

1. Specify products containing greatest recycled content practicable to maximize material recovery. See

EPA Comprehensive Procurement

Guidelines (CPG) for guidance about individual products and available recycled content. Section 01 81 13 sets overall project recycled content requirements.

2. EPA CPG reports 50 - 100 percent post-consumer recycled content available in fiber (felt) for fiber composite roofing.

Including SRI 29 limits shingle availability and color. Manufacturers require exposures greater than 5 inches to meet SRI 29. Coordinate shingle selection and exposure specified in Part 3.

1. Solar Reflectance Index: 29, minimum.

2.2 ASPHALT SHINGLES

A. Asphalt Shingles: Fiberglass reinforced, laminated type, square butt.

1. ASTM D3462/D3462M and ASTM D3018/D3018M, Type I, self-sealing.

Select "Class D or F" for locations with Maximum Basic Wind Speed of 100 MPH or less. Select "Class F" for locations with greater Maximum Basic Wind Speed.

2. ASTM D3161/D3161M, Class D or F , Class F wind-resistant.

3. UL 790 Class A fire resistance.

4. Minimum Weight: 10.3 kg/square meter (210 lbs./100 square feet).

2.3 ROOFING NAILS

A. ASTM F1667, Type I, Style 20, galvanized steel, deformed shanks, heads

10 mm to 11 mm (3/8 inch to 7/16 inch) diameter.

1. Nails for Shingles: 32 mm (1-1/4 inches) long.

2. Nails for Felt: 19 mm (3/4 inch) long.

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2.4 ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT

A. Organic Felt: ASTM D226/D226M, Type l.

B. Self-Adhering Modified Bituminous Underlayment: ASTMD1970/D1970M.

2.5 METAL FLASHING

A. Provide metal roof flashings, including apron flashings, step flashings, valley flashings, drip edges, and vent pipe flashings specified in Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL.

2.6 RIDGE VENTS

A. Ridge Vents: Manufacturer's standard ridge vent for use under asphalt shingles.

1. Provide ridge vents with internal filters, internal baffles, or external baffles, for weather protection.

2. Free Area: Minimum 25400 square mm per m (12 square inches per foot).

2.7 SNOW GUARDS

A. Snow Guards: Stainless steel or aluminum individual snow guards designed for use with asphalt shingles.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for roofing installation.

1. Verify roof substrates are sound, within manufacturer's tolerances, and free from defects which would interfere with roofing installation.

2. Verify roof accessories, vent pipes and other projections through roof are in place and roof flashing is installed, or ready for installation, before installing shingles.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

3.3 METAL DRIP EDGE INSTALLATION

A. At eaves and rakes, install stainless steel drip edges specified in

Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL.

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1. Eaves: Install metal drip edge before underlayment.

2. Rakes: Install metal drip edge after underlayment.

B. Secure metal drip edges with compatible nails spaced maximum 250 mm

(10 inches) on center along inner edges.

3.4 FLASHING INSTALLATION

A. Install metal flashings specified in Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND

SHEET METAL at intersections of roofs, adjoining walls, or projections through deck such as chimneys and vent stacks.

B. Install metal valley flashing shown and as specified under Section

07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL.

1. Secure valley flashing according to shingle manufacturer's instructions.

2. Expose flashing in open portion of valley 125 mm (5 inches) minimum, and lap shingles over flashing 125 mm (5 inches) minimum.

3.5 UNDERLAYMENT INSTALLATION

A. Install self-adhering sheet underlayment, working from low point to high point. Lap sides 90 mm (3-1/2 inches) minimum, and lap ends 150 mm

(6 inches) minimum. Install at the following locations:

1. Eaves and Rakes: From edge of eave and rake to 600 mm (24 inches) minimum beyond inside face of exterior wall.

a. Lap underlayment over eave metal drip edge.

2. Valleys, Hips and Roof Slope Transitions: Centered over change in slope, and extended 450 mm (18 inches) minimum on both sides.

3. Ridges: Centered on ridge, and extended 900 mm (36 inches) minimum on both sides. Do not cover ridge vent opening.

4. Sidewalls and Projections through Roof: Extended 450 mm (18 inches) from projection, and extended up projection 100 mm (4 inches) minimum.

5. Firmly roll underlayment to ensure adhesion to roof deck and metal flashings.

B. Install organic felt underlayment on roof deck not covered by self-adhering sheet underlayment, with 100 mm (4 inches) minimum end laps, 50 mm (2 inches) minimum head laps, and 300 mm (12 inches) minimum ridge laps. Nail felt 125 mm (5 inches) on centers along laps.

3.6 ROOF ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

A. Install roof hatches (scuttles),and roof vents, specified in Section

07 71 00, ROOF SPECIALTIES before installing shingles.

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B. Install skylights specified in Section 08 63 00, METAL-FRAMED SKYLIGHTS before installing shingles.

C. Lap underlayment and asphalt shingles over upslope base flanges of roof accessory flashings.

D. Install underlayment and asphalt shingles over side slope base flanges of roof accessory flashings.

E. Install downslope base flanges of roof accessories over asphalt shingles.

3.7 ASPHALT SHINGLE INSTALLATION

A. Install shingles aligned parallel to roof eave, nailed to roof sheathing.

1. Exposure: 125 mm (5 inches) maximum.

2. Head lap: 50 mm (2 inches) minimum.

B. Install asphalt-shingle starter strip with tabs removed, and overhanging lower edge of roof 13 mm (1/2 inch).

C. Valleys: Match existing

3.8 RIDGE VENT INSTALLATION

A. Install ridge vents over shingles.

1. Extent: Continuous along ridges extending to within <distance> of rakes.

3.9 HIP AND RIDGE SHINGLE INSTALLATION

A. Bend each shingle lengthwise down center to provide equal exposure on both sides of hip and ridge.

1. Begin ridge installation at leeward end of ridge. Cover ridge vents with shingles. Do not cover ridge vent openings with ridge shingles.

2. Begin hip installation at eave.

B. Install shingles with maximum 125 mm (5 inches) exposure.

C. Secure each shingle with one nail on both sides of hip and ridge, 215 mm (8-1/2 inches) back from exposed end and one inch up from edge.

3.10 SNOW GUARD INSTALLATION

A. Install snow guards in layout recommended by manufacturer.

1. Fasten snow guards with fasteners concealed by shingles.

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SECTION 07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1.2 RELATED WORK
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1.5 DELIVERY
1.6 STORAGE AND HANDLING
1.7 WARRANTY
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PRODUCTS - GENERAL
2.2 ASPHALT SHINGLES
2.3 ROOFING NAILS
2.4 ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT
2.5 METAL FLASHING
2.6 RIDGE VENTS
2.7 SNOW GUARDS
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
3.3 METAL DRIP EDGE INSTALLATION
3.4 FLASHING INSTALLATION
3.5 UNDERLAYMENT INSTALLATION
3.6 ROOF ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
3.7 ASPHALT SHINGLE INSTALLATION
3.8 RIDGE VENT INSTALLATION
3.9 HIP AND RIDGE SHINGLE INSTALLATION
3.10 SNOW GUARD INSTALLATION

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