ASTM D4434/D4434M-21 - 1.1.2021
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers flexible sheet made from poly(vinyl chloride) resin as the primary polymer intended for use in single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The sheet shall contain reinforcing fibers or reinforcing fabrics.

1.2?The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality for the intended purpose. In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resistance, material compatibility, wind uplift resistance, in-situ shrinkage, among others, are factors that must be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.

1.3?The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

1.4?This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1204-14(2020)

Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature

D2136-19e1

Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test (Includes all amendments and changes 3/19/2021).

D1004-21

Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D751-19

Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D570-22

Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

D5602-98

Standard Test Method for Static Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens

G155-21

Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

G154-23

Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

G151-19

Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources

D7635/D7635M-18

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Coatings Over Fabric Reinforcement

D5635-04

Standard Test Method for Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens

D3045-18

Standard Practice for Heat Aging of Plastics Without Load