Handbook for Repairing Nonconventional Roofing Systems

Abstract

As built-up roofs (BURs) on Army facilities wear out, many are being replaced with nonconventional roofing systems. Problems can arise when a roof mechanic uses a repair procedure appropriate for a BUR to repair a defect in one of the newer nonconventional roofing systems. This handbook provides illustrated repair procedures for nonconventional roofing, including single-ply elasto- plastics, modified bitumens, and sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam. Information in this manual applies to all Army installations that have facilities with nonconventional roofing systems needing emergency or permanent repair. Routine maintenance and inspection procedures are not included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205990

Entities

People

  • Carter Doyle
  • Myer J. Rosenfield
  • Wayne Dillner

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Air Guns
  • Alkenes
  • Army Facilities
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Construction
  • Elastomers
  • Engineering
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Membranes
  • Neoprene
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polyurethanes
  • Rubber
  • Synthetic Rubber

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.