ASTM D6950-04 - 1.7.2004
 
Significance and Use

This practice provides general procedures, information, guidelines, and precautions for the application of heat welded modified bituminous waterproofing systems used as part of a new horizontal waterproofing system.

This practice is not all-inclusive and is intended only to supplement detailed instructions from designers and system manufacturers.

The horizontal (low sloped) deck or substrate referred to in this practice is reinforced cast-in-place structural concrete.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the minimum application recommendations for heat weldable atactic polypropylene (APP) modified bituminous systems used as part of a new horizontal waterproofing system over occupied spaces of buildings where covered by a separate wearing course.

1.2 For the purpose of this practice, the substrate shall be structurally sound, sloped to drain, able to accept the weight of the membrane and other system materials, and meet the local building code requirements. Similarly, all components of the waterproofing system are assumed to comply with any federal, state, and local environmental regulations that may be in effect at the time of installation. Expansion joints, insulation, drainage layers, protection boards, filter sheets, and the wearing surfaces are beyond the scope of this practice.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

D5957-98(2021)

Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations

D5898-96

Standard Guide for Standard Details for Adhered Sheet Waterproofing

D5295-00

Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems

D4586-07

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free

D1079-26b

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

D41-05

Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing

FM 4470

Approval Standard, Class Roof Covers, latest edition; where applicable for corrosion resistant components Available from Factory Mutual Research, 11511 Boston-Providence Turnpike, P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062-9102.

ACI 301

Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings Available from American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333.

D6506-01

Standard Specification for Asphalt Based Protection for Below-Grade Waterproofing

D6451-99

Standard Guide for Application of Asphalt Based Protection Board

D6222-08

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

D6223-02

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