Roofing Adhesive Pull Test Tripod

1 1 this test method measures the force needed to cause separation of the components of a roofing or a waterproofing membrane system normal perpendicular to the plane of the membrane.

Roofing adhesive pull test tripod.

1 6 all testing shall be conducted by an ap proved testing agency and all test reports shall be signed by a registered design professional per f s section 471 or 481 or registered roof consultant. It is a very useful procedure for evaluating the effects of various cleaning methods and primers. Bob fairway roofing painting inc. The two pieces of plywood are fastened together and attached to the tripod with mechanical fasteners.

It is also a good indicator of the fundamental adhesive properties of a sealant on a particular substrate. Our pull testers are commonly used by the roofing and construction industries to evaluate. If the failure is cohesive the adhesive strength is greater than the cohesive strength. Fastener pull tests should be performed in accordance to the requirements listed within ansi spri fx 1 standard field test procedure for determining the withdrawal resistance of roofing fasteners.

Systems containing cold adhesive shall be in place not less than 14 days prior to conducting the test. A standard test method for application and performance of a pull test using the portable adhesion tester is available in astm d4541 iso 4624 and bs en 24624. Com ten s roofirst pull tester is a valuable solution to test fasteners on the roof. The field adhesion test procedure is as follows.

It is designed to record and document on site pull out values. The bonded uplift test utilizes two two foot by two foot pieces of plywood connected to a tripod. The portable adhesion tester may be used to test adhesion for all traffic and nontraffic bearing alt roofing waterproofing and surfacing systems. Anchors and fasteners spray foam vapor barriers other general pull out and adhesion tests.

It can be used in horizontal or vertical tests in all types of substrates. The field adhesion test is simply a hand pull test of a cut area of joint sealant. All pull tests should be documented via pullout test report and provided to firestone. On the right and florida engineer testing on the left.

Ter roofing work is complete. We do that too. Valid adhesion test result is discussed. The separation may be adhesive at the weakest bond or cohesive within the weakest material.

The plywood is then adhered to the smooth roof surface with steep asphalt cold adhesive or a material which is compatible with the roof system. It is used to prove the fastening integrity for existing or new roof construction.