1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic fabrics such as polyester, polyester/polyamide bicomponent, or composites with fiberglass or polyester scrims that can be used during the construction of hot-applied roofing and waterproofing.
1.2 This specification is intended as a material specification. Issues regarding the suitability of specific roof constructions or application techniques are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The specified tests and property values used to characterize the respective fabrics are intended to establish minimum properties. In-place system design criteria or performance attributes are factors beyond the scope of this material specification.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D5726-98(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D1079 Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
ASTM D1117 Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonwoven Fabrics
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1776/D1776M Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ASTM D1777 Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
ASTM D4830/D4830M Standard Test Methods for Characterizing Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing*, 2021-11-15 Update
ASTM D5035 Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
ASTM D5733 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Trapezoid Procedure
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D5726-98(2020) history
2020ASTM D5726-98(2020) Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing
2013ASTM D5726-98(2013) Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing
1998ASTM D5726-98(2005) Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing
1998ASTM D5726-98 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing