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Testing techniques to solve roofing problems

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
  2. National Research Council of Canada
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SubjectRoofing; Roofs; Roofs; Couvertures
Abstract
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and tensile testing were used to characterize a fully adhered EPDM roofing membrane that had exhibited surface degradation, amounting to the system failure. The results obtained from these techniques suggested that the cause of failure could be attributed to the rubberized asphalt adhesive. Potential applications of combining both mechanical testing and chemical characterization as an aid to solving roofing problems are discussed.
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  • Rubber & Plastics News 21, no. 12 (23 December 1991): 15–.
NoteReprinted in Building Envelope Performance and Durability : IRC technical seminar (NRCC-38991)
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedNo
IdentifierIRC-P-1728
NRC numberNRCC 33115
NRC-IRC-3148
NPARC number20375591
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