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SECTION 07 71 00
ROOF SPECIALTIES

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // // if not
applicable to project. Also delete any
other item or paragraph not applicable
in the section and renumber the
paragraphs.
2. Include standard manufactured
components installed on and in roofing
other than mechanical, electrical, and
structural items.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. This section specifies copings, gravel stops, fascias, and expansion
joints.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
//A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.//
B. Color and Texture of Finish: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES
C. Sealant Material and Installation: Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
D. General Insulation: Section 07 21 13, THERMAL INSULATION
E. Rigid Insulations for Roofing: Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK
INSULATION
1.3 QUALITY CONTROL:
A. Provide roof accessories that products of manufacturers regularly
engaged in producing the kinds of products specified.
B. For each accessory type provide products made by the same manufacturer.
C. Assemble each accessory to the greatest extent possible before delivery
to the site.
D. Provide each accessory with FM approval listing for class specified.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Provide roof accessories that withstand exposure to weather and resist
thermal movement without failure, rattling, leaking, or fastener
disengagement due to defective manufacture, fabrication, or
installation.
B. Provide roof accessories listed in FM Approvals “RoofNav” and approved
for windstorm classification Class // //. Identify materials with FM
Approval markings.

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C. Manufacture and install roof accessories to allow for thermal movements

from ambient and surface temperature changes to prevent buckling,
opening of joints, hole elongation, overstressing of components, failure
of joint sealants, failure of connections, and other detrimental
effects.
1. Provide clips that resist rotation and avoid shear stress as a result
of thermal movements.
2. For design purposes, base provisions for thermal movement on assumed
ambient temperature (range) from minus 18 degrees C (0 degrees F),
ambient to 82 degrees C (180 degrees F).
1.5 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
//B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:
//1. Postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content as specified in
PART 2 - PRODUCTS.// //
C. Samples: Representative sample panel of color-anodized aluminum not less
than 101 x 101 mm (4 x 4 inches), except extrusions are to be of a width
not less than section to be used. Submit sample that shows coating with
integral color and texture. Include manufacturer's identifying label.
D. Shop Drawings: Each item specified showing design, details of
construction, installation and fastenings.
E. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Each item specified.
F. Certificates: Stating that aluminum has been given specified thickness
of anodizing.
1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the
basic designation only.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
A240/A240M-14...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel
Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and
for General Applications
A653/A653M-13...........Steel Sheet Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or
Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot
Dip Process
A666-10.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless
Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar

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B209-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy-Sheet and Plate

B209M-14................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy-Sheet and Plate
(Metric)
B221-14.................Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Shapes, and Tubes
B221M-13................Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)
B32-08(R2014)...........Solder Metal
B370-12.................Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
B882-10.................Pre-Patinated Copper for Architectural
Applications
C612-14.................Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation
D1187/D1187M-97 (R2011).Asphalt-Base Emulsions for Use as Protective
Coatings for Metal
D1970/D1970M-14.........Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet
Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for
Ice Dam Protection
D226/D226M-09...........Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing
and Waterproofing
D4869/D4969M-05(R2011)..Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used
In Steep Slope Roofing
C. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):
AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual
D. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
2605-11.................High Performance Organic Coatings on
Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
611-14..................Anodized Architectural Aluminum
E. FM Global (FM):
RoofNav.................Approved Roofing Assemblies and Products
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update materials
requirements to agree with applicable
requirements (types, grades, classes)
specified in the referenced Applicable
Publications.

2.1 MATERIALS:
A. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221M (B221).
B. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B209M (B209).
C. Galvanized Sheet Steel: ASTM A653/A653M; G-90 coating.

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D. Stainless-Steel Sheet: ASTM A240/A240M or ASTM A666, Type 304.

E. Copper Sheet: ASTM B370, cold-rolled copper sheet, H00 or H01 temper.
//F. Recycled Content of Metal Products: Postconsumer recycled content
plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less
than // 30 // //   // percent.//
G. Insulation: ASTM C612, Class 1 or 2.
H. Asphalt Coating: ASTM D1187, Type I, quick setting.
2.2 UNDERLAYMENT:
A. Self-Adhering Modified Bitumen Underlayment:
1. Provide self-adhering modified bitumen membrane underlayment material
in compliance with ASTM D1970/D1970M, suitable for use as
underlayment for metal copings and fascias.
2. Provide membrane resistant to cyclical elevated temperatures for
extended period of time in high heat service conditions (stable after
testing at 116 degrees C (240 degrees F)).
3. Provide membrane with integral non-tacking top surface of
polyethylene film or other surface material to serve as separator
between bituminous material and metal products to be applied above.
4. Provide primer.
B. Felt Underlayment: Provide No. 30 asphalt saturated organic,
non-perforated felt underlayment in compliance with ASTM D226/D226M,
Type II, or ASTM D4869/D4869M.
C. Slip Sheet: Provide 0.24 kg per square meter (5 pounds per 100 sf) rosin
sized unsaturated building paper for slip sheet.
2.3 SOLDER:
A. Copper Solder conforming to ASTM B32, //lead-free solder// //Grade Sn50,
50 percent tin and 50 percent lead//.
SPEC WRITER NOTE:
1. Detail coping system; select thickness
of metal for wall thickness span.
Select anchoring system to conform to
details.

2.4 COPINGS:
A. Fabricate of aluminum sheet not less than // 1.6 // // 2 // // 3.2 //-mm
(// 0.063 // // 0.08 // // 0.125 // inch) thick; 16 oz. copper // 0.5 mm
(0.018 inch) thick; stainless steel//
B. Turn outer edges down each face of wall as shown on construction
documents.
C. Maximum lengths of 3.05 M (10 feet).

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D. Shop fabricate external and internal corners as one-piece assemblies

with not less than 305 mm (12 inch) leg lengths.
E. Provide 101 mm (4 inch) wide 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick watertight joint
covers.
F. Provide anchor gutter bar of 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick with anchor
holes formed for underside of joint.
G. Provide concealed guttered splice plate of 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick
with butyl or other resilient seal strips anchored to splice plate for
underside of joint. Use galvanized steel anchor plate providing
compression spring anchoring of coping cover.
H. Finish: // Two-coat fluoropolymer // // Three-coat
fluoropolymer // // Two-coat mica fluoropolymer // // Three-coat
metallic fluoropolymer // // Clear anodic // // Color anodic // Color //
// as specified.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Detail gravel stop and
fascias. If roof is ballasted extend
vertical curb to be above paver/gravel
surface. Where protective membrane
insulation or 1-90 design occurs use
system that clamps insulation or pavers
down. Provide scuppers at water line for
overflow protection when stop exceeds
25 mm (1 inch) in height above roof line.

2.5 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM GRAVEL STOPS AND FASCIAS:

A. Fabricate of aluminum not less than 2 mm (0.078 inch) thick.
B. Turn fascia down face of wall and up above roof as shown in construction
documents.
C. Maximum lengths of 3.05 M (10-feet).
D. Shop fabricate external and internal corners as one (1)-piece assemblies
with not less than 305 mm (12 inch) leg lengths.
E. Provide 101 mm (4 inch) wide 2 mm (0.078 inch) thick watertight joint
covers with 152 mm (6 inch) wide 0.8 mm (0.030 inch) thick underside
joint flashing.
F. Finish: // Two-coat fluoropolymer // // Three-coat
fluoropolymer // // Two-coat mica fluoropolymer // // Three-coat
metallic fluoropolymer // // Clear anodic // // Color anodic //
Color // // as specified.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use not less than 101 mm
(4 inch) high cant above roof.

2.6 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM FASCIA-CANT SYSTEM:

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A. The fascia-cant system consists of three (3) pieces, an extruded

aluminum fascia, a galvanized steel cant, and an aluminum compression
clamp.
B. Furnish in stock lengths of not more than 3.05 M (10 feet) long.
C. Form fascia from not less than 2 mm (0.070 inch) thick aluminum. Provide
101 mm (4 inch) wide 0.81 mm (0.032-inch) thick concealed sheet aluminum
joint cover plates in back of fascia.
D. Form cant strip from galvanized steel not less than 0.75 mm
(0.0299 inch) thick, to profile shown and design to hold lower edge of
the fascia.
E. Form compression clamp of not less than 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick
aluminum designed to hold the top edge of the fascia and the built-up
flashing.
F. Internal and external corners:
1. Factory fabricate and fully weld mitered joints.
2. Furnish corner sections in // manufacturers standard
sizes // // sizes shown // with not less than 305 mm (12 inch) leg
lengths.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use sump assembly when
downspouts are used to drain roof not
having roof drains.

G. Factory fabricated fascia sump assemblies.

1. Fabricate sump assemblies with stainless steel cores and extruded
aluminum cover to match fascia-cant.
2. Provide stainless steel outlet, tube sized to suit downspout and
solder to core to make watertight.
3. Furnish sump assembly in 508 mm (20 inch) minimum lengths.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use scuppers for
overflow safety if only one roof drain
occurs.

H. Factory fabricated scupper assemblies:

1. Fabricate scupper assembly with extended plates to match fascia-cant
in 508 mm (20 inch) minimum lengths.
2. Extend outlet opening not less than 50 mm (2 inches) with drip edge.
3. Fabricate with stainless steel core or sleeve to drain water from toe
of cant and flash in to built-up roofing with 101 mm (4 inch) wide
flange.
I. Finish on aluminum: // Two-coat fluoropolymer // // Three-coat
fluoropolymer // // Two-coat mica fluoropolymer // // Three-coat

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metallic fluoropolymer // // Clear anodic // // Color anodic // Color

// // as specified.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Insure expansion joints
are installed on curbs providing not less
than 203 mm (8 inch) high base flashing.
Detail and show system; allow option for
use of both system.

2.7 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROOF EXPANSION JOINT COVERS:

A. Fabricate in 3.0 M (10 foot) lengths with fastener openings slotting for
expansion not over 610 mm (24 inch) centers.
B. Provide four-way expansion, for joint widths shown on construction
documents.
C. Mill finish.
D. Form waterstop or moisture seals of continuous sheets of neoprene, not
less than 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick.
E. Fabricate corners as one (1) piece assembly with mitered and welded
joint and least dimension legs not less than 300 mm (12 inches) long.
F. Factory fabricate end caps and transitions to insure waterproof
assembly.
G. Five (5) piece assembly:
1. Roof expansion joint cover system consists of an extruded aluminum
cover, extruded frame or curb vertical section, galvanized steel
cant, and aluminum compression clamp counter flashing, complete with
moisture seals. Form cover and vertical section from extruded
aluminum, 2 mm (0.080 inch) minimum thickness with spring stainless
steel tension or pivot bar.
2. Form cant from galvanized steel not less than 0.8 mm (0.029 inch)
thick formed to profile shown on construction documents.
3. Form splice plates of not less than 0.81 mm (0.032 inch) thick
aluminum sheet.
4. Form counter flashing member of 1.3 mm (0.050 inch) thick sheet
aluminum, secured with screws to the top edge of the vertical section
and providing compression clamp over base flashing.
5. Provide compression gasket separating cover from curb bearing.
H. Two (2) piece assembly:
1. Roof expansion joint system consists of an extruded aluminum cover
combination extruded aluminum frame or curb with integral adjustable
counter flashing flange, and moisture seals.

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2. Form cover from extruded aluminum 2 mm (0.078 inch) minimum

thickness.
3. Form cover anchor system of stainless steel pivot bar.
4. Form frame assembly of not less than 2 mm (0.076 inch) aluminum
except for flashing portion.
5. Provide compression gasket separating cover from curb at bearing.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: If more than one finish
is used on project, proceed finish spec
with "Finish for (list items);" Use mill
finish for aluminum unless specified
otherwise under item.

2.8 FINISH:
A. In accordance with NAAMM AMP 500-505.
//B. Aluminum, Mill Finish: AA-MIX, as fabricated. //
//C. Aluminum, Clear Anodic Finish AAMA 611: // AA-M12C22A41, Class I,
0.017 mm (0.7 mil) thick (min.). // // AA12C22A31 Class II,
Architectural, 0.010 mm (0.4 mil) thick (min.). //
//D. Aluminum Color Anodic Finish AAMA 611: AA-C22A42 (anodized or
AA0C22A44 (electrolytically deposited metallic compound), // Class 1,
Architectural, 0.017 mm (0.7 mil) thick (min.) //. //Class II,
Architectural, 0.010 mm (0.4 mil) thick (min.). // Dyes will not be
accepted. //
//E. Copper Sheet Finishes: // Non-Patinated Finish: Mill finish // //
Pre-Patinated Finish: Chemically treated according to ASTM B882 // .//
//F. Fluoropolymer Finishes: High performance organic coating. Prepare,
pretreat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with
coating and resin manufacturers’ written instructions.
//1. Two-Coat Fluoropolymer: AAMA 2605. Fluoropolymer finish containing
not less than 70 percent PVDF resin by weight in color coat.//
//2. Three-Coat Fluoropolymer: AAMA 2605. Fluoropolymer finish
containing not less than 70 percent PVDF resin by weight in both
color coat and top color coat.//
//3. Two-Coat Mica Fluoropolymer: AAMA 2605. Fluoropolymer finish with
suspended mica flakes containing not less than 70 percent PVDF resin
by weight in color coat.//
//4. Three-Coat Metallic Fluoropolymer: AAMA 2605. Fluoropolymer finish
with suspended metallic flakes containing not less than 70 percent
PVDF resin by weight in both color coat and clear topcoat.//

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//5. Concealed Surface Finish: Apply pretreatment and manufacturer’s

standard acrylic or polyester backer finish consisting of prime coat
and wash coat with a minimum total dry film thickness of 0.013 mm
(0.5 mil).// //
//G. Stainless-Steel Finish: // No. 2B (bright, cold rolled,
unpolished // // No. 3 (coarse, polished directional satin // // No. 4
(bright, polished directional satin // . //
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Show anchorage location
for items specified on drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION:
A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, to verify actual locations,
dimensions, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.
B. Verify that substrate is sound, dry, smooth, clean, sloped for drainage
where applicable, and securely anchored.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit underlayment types
required for project/details.

C. Underlayment Installation:
//1. Self-Adhering Sheet Underlayment:
a. Apply primer as required by manufacturer.
b. Comply with temperature restrictions of underlayment manufacturer
for installation.
c. Apply wrinkle free, in shingle fashion to shed water, and with end
laps of not less than 152 mm (6 inches) staggered 610 mm (24
inches) between courses.
d. Overlap side edges not less than 89 mm (3-1/2 inches). Roll laps
with roller.
e. Cover underlayment within 14 days.
f. Apply continuously under copings and roof-edge fascias and gravel
stops.
g. Coordinate application of self-adhering sheet underlayment under
roof specialties with requirements for continuity with adjacent
air barrier materials. //
//2. Felt Underlayment:
a. Install with adhesive for temporary anchorage to minimize use of
mechanical fasteners under roof specialties.
b. Apply in shingle fashion to shed water, with lapped joints of not
less than 50 mm (2 inches). //

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3. Slip Sheet:
a. Install with tape or adhesive for temporary anchorage to minimize
use of mechanical fasteners under roof specialties.
b. Apply in shingle fashion to shed water, with lapped joints of not
less than 50 mm (2 inches).
D. Install roof accessories where indicated in construction documents.
E. Secure with fasteners in accordance with manufacture's printed
installation instructions and approved shop drawings unless shown
otherwise. Provide fasteners suitable for application, for metal types
being secured and designed to meet performance requirements.
F. Where soldered joints are required, clean surfaces to be soldered,
removing oils and foreign matter.
1. Pre-tin edges of sheets to be soldered to a width of 38 mm
(1-1/2 inches).
2. Reduce pre-tinning where pre-tinned surface would show in completed
work.
3. Tin edges of uncoated copper sheets using solder for copper.
4. Do not use torches for soldering.
5. Heat surfaces to receive solder and flow solder into joint.
6. Fill joint completely.
7. Completely remove flux and spatter from exposed surfaces.
G. Coordinate to install insulation where shown; see Section 07 21 13,
THERMAL INSULATION and Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK INSULATION.
H. Comply with section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS to install sealants where
required by manufactures installation instructions.
I. Coordinate with roofing work for installation of items in sequence to
prevent water infiltration.
J. Gravel Stops and Fascias:
1. Install gravel stops and fascia with butt joints with approximately 6
mm (1/4 inch) space for expansion.
2. Over each joint provide cover plates of sheet aluminum, complete with
concealed sheet aluminum flashing, centered under each joint.
3. Provide lap cover plates and concealed flashing over the gravel stop
and fascia not less than 101 mm (4 inches).
4. Extend concealed flashing over built-up roofing, embed in roof cement
and turn down over face of blocking at roof edge.
K. Aluminum Coping:

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1. Install sections of coping with approximately 6 mm (1/4-inch) space

between ends of sections.
2. Center joint gutter bar and covers at joints and lock in place.
3. When snap-on system is installed ensure front and back edges are
locked in place.
L. Fascia-Cant System:
1. Install galvanized steel cant; coordinate with roofing work and after
completion of roofing work install extruded aluminum fascia,
concealed joint cover plate, and aluminum compression clamp, where
shown in construction documents.
2. Install system to allow for expansion and contraction with 6 mm
(1/4 inch) space between extruded aluminum members and galvanized
steel cant as required by manufacturer of system.
3. Offset joints in extruded aluminum members from galvanized steel cant
joints.
M. Expansion Joint Covers:
1. Install to terminate base flashing 203 mm (8 inches) above roof.
2. Install moisture seals to drain water to outlets that do not permit
water to enter building.
3. Provide stainless steel screws when exposed.
4. Three piece assembly:
a. Install curb section with screws to wood blocking, allowing 6 mm
(1/4 inch) at butt joints between sections with splice plate at
joint.
b. Install cant to wood blocking by nailing along horizontal flange
every 152 mm (6 inches), with galvanized roofing nails 25 mm (1
inch) long.
c. After completion of base flashing install cap flashing and
compression clamp and fasten to the curb or metal cant with
stainless steel self-tapping screws with neoprene washers under
head spaced approximately 457 mm (18 inches) on center.
d. Install expansion joint cover with a 6 mm (1/4 inch) wide end
joints.
e. Install over end joint a cover plate complete with concealed
aluminum flashing, centered under each joint. Fabricate flashing
to lap cover not less than 101 mm (4 inches.
5. Two piece assembly:

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a. Install curb section with screws allowing 6 mm (1/4 inch) space at

end joints with splice plate at joint.
b. After completion of base flashing bend down cap flashing flange
and secure to blocking with screws.
c. Install expansion joint cover with 6 mm (1/4 inch) wide space at
end joints and tension bars at 610 mm (24 inches) on center.
d. Install cover plates with formed aluminum flashing concealed and
centered on joint. Flashing to lap cover not less than 101 mm
(4 inches).
3.2 PROTECTION OF ALUMINUM:
A. Provide protection for aluminum against galvanic action wherever
dissimilar materials are in contact, by painting the contact surfaces of
the dissimilar material with two (2) coats of asphalt coating (complete
coverage), or by separating the contact surfaces with a preformed
neoprene tape having pressure sensitive adhesive coating on one (1)
side.
B. Paint aluminum in contact with wood, concrete and masonry, or other
absorptive materials, that may become repeatedly wet, with two (2) coats
of asphalt coating.
3.3 ADJUSTING:
A. Adjust expansion joints to close tightly and be watertight; insuring
maximum allowance for building movement.
3.4 PROTECTION:
A. Protect roof accessories from damage during installation and after
completion of the work from subsequent construction.
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