ASTM D6510-00 - 10.1.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide advice for the selection of asphalt used in the construction of built-up roofing (BUR). This guide does not address the use of asphalt in waterproofing, cold-applied, or modified bituminous roofing.

1.2 Reinforcements considered for use with roofing asphalt include ply sheets, (see Specifications D 226, D 2178, and D 5726), base sheets (see Specifications D 2626, D 4601, and D 4897), and cap sheets (see Specification D 3909). They consist of glass, organic, or synthetic fibers.

1.3 The use of asphalt in the placement of vapor retarders and rigid roof insulation also is addressed.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1863-05

Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate Used on Built-Up Roofs

D2178-04

Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing (Withdrawn 2013)

D2626-04

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing

D3791-04

Standard Practice for Evaluating the Effects of Heat on Asphalts

D3909-97b

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules

D1079-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing (Includes all amendments and changes 5/18/2026).

D4897-01

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass-Fiber Venting Base Sheet Used in Roofing

D5726-98(2020)

Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing

D92-24

Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

D226-06

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

D312-00

Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing

D4601-04

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing