ASTM D5147/D5147M-14 - 1.1.2014
 
Significance and Use

3.1 These test methods are used for sampling and testing modified bitumen sheet materials. Property requirements, determined by these test methods, are found in the following product standards: Specifications D6162, D6163, D6164, D6222, D6223, D6298, and D6509.

 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing prefabricated, reinforced, polymer-modified bituminous sheet materials designed for single- or multiple-ply application in roofing and waterproofing membranes. These products may use various surfacing materials on one side.

1.2 These test methods cover a number of different products. Not all tests are required for every product. Only those called out in the Product Standard are required.

1.3 These test methods appear in the following order:

 

Section

 

 

Sampling

4

Conditioning

5

Thickness

6

Load Strain Properties

7

Tear Strength

8

Moisture Content

9

Water Absorption

10

Dimensional Stability

11

Low-Temperature Flexibility

12

Heat Conditioning

13

Accelerated Weathering

14

Granule Embedment

15

Compound Stability

16

Coating Thickness

17

Low Temperature Unrolling

18

Precision and Bias

19


1.4 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 non-conformance with the standard.

1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6223-02

Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements

D6298-13

Standard Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheets with a Factory Applied Metal Surface

D6509-00

Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Base Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements

D6163-00e1

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

D5636-94(1999)e1

Standard Test Method for Low Temperature Unrolling of Felt or Sheet Roofing and Waterproofing Materials

D4977-03

Standard Test Method for Granule Adhesion to Mineral Surfaced Roofing by Abrasion

D4798-08

Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)

D4073-06

Standard Test Method for Tensile-Tear Strength of Bituminuous Roofing Membranes

D1204-25

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

D146-04

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing

D95-23e1

Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation (Includes all amendments and changes 10/25/2024).

D6222-08

Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements

D6164-05

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements

D6162-00a

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements

D5869-07

Standard Practice for Dark Oven Heat Exposure of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials