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APP Modified
Bitumen
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Specification
2CNN-W/2PNN-W |
Two Ply Heat Welded Modified Bitumen
Mineral Surfaced Roofing System. For use
over plywood or other nailable decks on
inclines up to 6" per foot (500 mm/m).
For Regions 1, 2 and 3 |

General
This specification is for use over any type of approved structural deck
(without insulation) which can receive and adequately retain nails or
other mechanical fasteners that may be recommended by the deck
manufacturer. Examples of these decks are wood, plywood, and
approved oriented strand board (OSB). This specification is not for
use over light-weight insulating concrete decks.
Design and installation of the deck and/or roof substrate must
result in the roof draining freely, to outlets numerous enough
and so located as to remove water promptly and completely.
Areas where water ponds for more than 24 hours are
unacceptable and will not be eligible for a JM Roofing System
Guarantee.
Note: This specification is also for use with JM PAO (Classic)
products. All general instructions contained in the current JM
Commercial/Industrial Roofing Systems Manual shall be considered
part of this specification.
Flashings
Flashing details can be found in the "Bituminous Flashings" section
of the JM Commercial/Industrial Roofing Systems Manual.
Application
Using one of the base plies listed, start with a piece 19 3/4" (502
mm) wide. The remaining plies are to be applied full width 3" (76
mm) side and 4" (102 mm) end laps over the preceding sheets. Nail
the laps at 9" (229 mm) centers, and down the longitudinal center of
each felt ply, place two rows of fasteners, with the rows spaced
approximately 11" (279 mm) apart, and fasteners staggered on
approximately 18" (457 mm) centers. Use nails or fasteners
appropriate to the type of deck, with 1" (25 mm) minimum diameter
caps. For additional fastener information, refer to the fastener data in
the "Roof Decks" section of the current JM Commercial/Industrial
Roofing Systems Manual.

Heat weld a full width piece of one of the cap sheets listed so that it is
firmly and uniformly set. Subsequent sheets are to be applied in the
same manner, with 4" (102 mm) side and 6" (152 mm) end laps over
the preceding sheets. All laps must be rolled with a 3" (76 mm)
rounded edge roller. A 1/8" to 3/8" (3 mm to 10 mm) bleedout of
APP compound shall be visible at the edge of all seams. All laps
must be checked for good adhesion.
Preparation of the 6" (152 mm) end lap requires scuffing away all
loose granules. Heat and embed all remaining granules. Apply heat
to the roll being seamed while making sure both have a good
compound flow to adhere the two surfaces. End laps must be
checked for proper adhesion.
Application of JM APP/PAO Modified Bitumen Products may
require the use of an open flame propane torch. Improper use
of these materials and application equipment can result in
severe burns, and/or other physical injury, as well as damage
to property. In order to prevent these situations the mechanic
must install the materials using the techniques recommended
by JM and those found in "A Guide to Safety: Torch-On
Modified Bitumens" available from the Asphalt Roofing
Manufacturers Association. These techniques have been
endorsed by the National Roofing Contractors Association
and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied
Workers.
For special precautions for heat weld application of JM Classic
(PAO) products, refer to Paragraph 7B.6.6.
For cold weather application techniques, refer to Paragraph 7B.14.
Steep Slope Requirements
Special procedures are required on inclines over 2 1/2" per foot (208
mm/m). Refer to Paragraph 7B.12.
Surfacing
No additional surfacing is required.
Note: When using metric and English sized sheets in the same
system, care must be taken to avoid lap over lap configurations.
For an identical copy of this specification, ask for RS-4355.