PARAPET WALL DETAIL EDGE DETAIL

TECHNICAL SCHEDULE Coping

Joint cover, 4" to
6" wide, set in
elastomeric sealant
Metal fascia, gravel stop with
low raised edge or plain drip
Modified bitumen
or asphalt
edge without raised lip. bleed out
10' max. length at edge
each piece 1/2" wide gap (4" min. flange width) 93-106
between pieces Prime flange top & bottom Revised March 2007
Bitumen
APM-4.5T ROLLSARE 1 METER WIDE AND 25.58 FEET IN LENGTH. Exterior plywood on
cleat or tapered

Modified bitumen bleed out
sealant under
FLASHING ROLLS ARE AVAILABLE IN HALF AND QUARTER WIDTHS. blocking to
provide slope
Fasteners, approx.
24" o.c. at coping metal flange
and 8" o.c. at 1-1/2" 3"
Solid wood base flashing 3" BITEC
blocking membrane
APPROVALS UL (R13231) BITEC M.B. base
1/2"
edge strip
flashing, up and
Exterior siding, over wall BITEC
brick, etc.
SOFTENING POINT (ASTM D-36) 302F (150C) Bitumen bleed out Continuous
cleat
field membrane
turned down over
Cant strip, securely edge w/opt.

BITUMEN-POLYMER WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE,

nailed or set in BITEC M.B. surfacing or coating
REINFORCEMENT spunbond polyester fabric bitumen membrane with opt.
surfacing or coating Wood blocking,
Fasteners 3" o.c.,
Wood blocking, secured with
staggered as shown

MADE FROM SELECT APP AND DISTILLED BITUMEN,

secured with Fiberglass approp. fasteners,
PENETRATION (ASTM D5) 30 dmm @ 25C approp. fasteners, base sheet match ins.
thickness Base sheet or modified
match ins. thickness bitumen base as required,

REINFORCED WITH SPUNBOND POLYESTER FABRIC.

Base sheet stop at the outside edge
Wood framed wall or M.B. Roof insulation
SLIDE (UNI-8202) <1 mm construction shown base as required
Steel deck
of wood blocking

COLD FLEXIBILITY (UNI-8202) passed +5F (-15C) BITEC APM-4.5T is a torch properties giving the compos- APM-4.5T incorporates a
applied, mineral surfaced, modi- ite membrane similar mechani- smooth and even application
WATER TIGHTNESS (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed ROOF DRAIN DETAIL Strainer
VENT PIPE DETAIL fied bitumen waterproofing cal characteristics in all angu- of polyethylene film to prevent
Optional M.B. seal around
lead flashing,
primed Clamping ring
Roll lead flashing
1" down
all pipe penetrations membrane composed of care- lar directions in relation to the blocking of rolls and to provide
DYNAMIC PUNCTURE (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed M.B. target
into the pipe Set lead flange in fully selected asphalts (bitu- membrane surface. Spunbond a smooth, acceptable torching
M.B. sealant. Prime
flashing with opt. flange top & bottom men) having superior modifying polyester fabric imparts the fol- surface. Polyethylene burn-off
surfacing or before stripping.
STATIC PUNCTURE (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed coating 4" min. flange width characteristics, blended with lowing properties to the com- film is contained on the torch-
Bit. bleed out high quality polypropylene res- posite membrane: able face of the roll. The poly-
TENSILE STRENGTH (ASTM D-412) MD = 100 lbf/in XMD = 70 lbf/in Modified bitumen target ins. APM-4.5T is reinforced with
Opt. lead flashing over the field High flexibility ethylene burn-off film acts as a
flashing, primed membrane joints spunbond polyester fabric. APM-
4.5T waterproofing membrane Puncture resistance sight indicator for the applica-
ELONGATION (ASTM D412) MD = 50% XMD = 55% Taper BITEC 4"
insulation M.B. field
memb. with
Bitumen bleed out
yields the following performance High elongation tor in determining the proper
24" to drain
LOAD STRAIN PRODUCT (CGSB 37-GP-56M) MD = 44,482 n XMD = 34,251 n
opt. surfacing Plumbing BITEC M.B. field
characteristics: flow needed to insure adequate
or coating vent stack membrane with
opt. surfacing
Mechanical strength bonding of plies and seams.
Deck clamp
40" x 40"
Treated wood
blocking
or coating Impermeable to water Fatigue resistance
THICKNESS 4.5 mm smooth surface After installation of the roof-
M.B. collar
BITEC smooth
surface M.B. Low temp flexibility Tear strength
Note: Min. 30" sq., 21/2 to 4 lb. sealed to roof collar membrane. ing membrane is complete,
ROLL WEIGHT, APPROX. 92 lbs lead flashing set on MB membrane in drain flange Thermally stable Deterioration resistance
MB sealant. Prime top surface before stripping.
Membrane plies and lead flashing extend under
M.B. sealant Base sheet or the surface may be coated
clamping ring. Stripping membrane extends 4" Base sheet or M.B. base
as required
Excellent adhesion Dimensional stability with a BITECAPPROVED ROOF
COVERAGE, INSTALLED APPROX. 75 ft2 beyond edge of flashing sheet, but not modified bitumen base Note:
beyond the edge of sump. as required Sheet lead minimum of 21/2 lbs. per foot. Resistant to acids and The mineral surface pro- COATING to increase the overall
most bases reflectivity of the system and/or
TOTAL SURFACE AREA, APPROX. 86.4 ft2 tects the membrane from age-
Puncture resistant ing caused from heat and ultra fire rating. BITEC recommends
DISTRIBUTED BY: APPROVALS: MEMBER OF: Excellent workability violet radiation. Most mineral that a period of at least 45 days
All Information is given in good vidual requirements of each con- at the date of warranty issuance, elapse before roof coatings are
Longevity surfacings yield sufficiently high
faith, but normal tolerances of tract. In consideration of the many and any addendums thereto. Under Factory amounts of solar reflectivity to applied. This will effectively allow
manufacture and testing will apply. factors involved, BITEC cannot be no circumstances will BITEC be held Mutual NATIONAL
ROOFING Spunbond polyester fabric, realized some energy savings, the membrane to cure and
BITEC reserves the right to improve held responsible for the application liable for any damage, whether per- System CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
used as a reinforcement in APM- depending on building construc- accept the roof coating.
and change its products at any of its products and for conditions sonal injury or property damage, 4.5T has isotropic mechanical
A SS I F I ED tion and use. Some heat absorp-
time without prior notice or advice. beyond its control. All claims filed which occur during or after the CL Membrane for Roofing Systems

The use of BITEC products is deter-
mined by local conditions and indi-
against BITEC warranties will be
subject to the provisions set forth
application of the membrane. U L Classified By
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
tion values are given below, cal-
culated on the basis of an ideal
R-13231
As to an external fire exposure only
49S8
black surface as being 100%:
PACKAGING

Ideal Black 100% Palletized units contain 20

rolls of APM-4.5T waterproofing
Bituminous Surface 94%
membrane. Each unit is shrink
Gray Mineral 85% wrapped in a special polyethyl-
For more information concerning this and other fine BITEC products, Tan Mineral 57% ene bag for stability. BITEC rec-
CALL 1-800-535-8597 Visit our web site at www.bi-tec.com
White Mineral 30%
ommends that units of material
Manufacturers of Advanced Technology Waterproofing Membranes be single stacked.
Ask for Manager, Technical Services P.O. Box 497 No. 2 Industrial Park Drive Morrilton, Arkansas 72110 Fax (501) 354-3019 Phone 1-800-535-8597

APPLICATION
Depending on the type of
roof, APM-4.5T can be either
fully adhered, spot or partially
adhered, or loose laid. BITEC
specifications applicable to this
product should be consulted to
determine which system should
be employed. When applying
the membrane, the polyethylene
burn-off film should always be
down facing the roof deck. Prior
to application, the membrane
should be unrolled completely,
aligned and set before the actual
heat welding of the membrane
occurs. The membrane should
then be rolled up half way, leav-
ing the other half fully extended.
(This will insure that the mem-
brane will remain aligned during
the heat welding process.)
Begin torching the burn-off
film surface of the membrane,
using a sweeping motion, main-
taining even heating. The actual
torching motion should be done
in an L configuration, preheat-
ing the previously installed mem-
brane lap, then sweeping across
the roll face while advancing the
roll over the roof surface. As the
roll is advanced, a bead of modi-
fied bitumen should be seen flow-
ing from between the lap seam
a distance of 14 to 38" from
the membrane edge, which is
being advanced. This flow out
should be consistent and unin-
terrupted. Seams which are not
fully bonded can be repaired by
inserting a hot trowel between
the affected seam and lightly
torching. Upon removal of the
hot trowel, pressure should be
applied to the top ply, forcing the
modified bitumen to flow out the
desired distance.
All side and end laps should
be a minimum of 4 inches and 6
inches respectively.
If the membrane is loose laid,
an area of 40" each side of the
end lap should be fully bonded to
the roof surface.
BITEC APP MEMBRANES
MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN HOT
ROOFING ASPHALT, COLD PROCESS
ADHESIVES OR BY MECHANICAL
ATTACHMENT.
BITEC APP MEMBRANES
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
USE OVER COAL TAR OR PITCH
ROOFS UNLESS THE EXISTING
DECK IS SEPARATED FROM THE
BITEC MEMBRANE BY A MIN. 12"
THICK, MECHANICALLY ATTACHED
RECOVER BOARD. BITEC DOES
NOT ALLOW THE USE OF PLASTIC
ROOFER'S CEMENT WITH ANY OF
ITS MEMBRANES.
AS WITH ANY ROOFING
P R O J E C T, G O O D R O O F I N G
PRACTICES SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED. CONSULT THE BITEC
SPECIFICATION AND DETAILS BOOK
FOR INFORMATION GOVERNING
CERTAIN SYSTEMS.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
To apply BITEC APM-4.5T
waterproofing membrane, the
only tools needed are: a pro-
pane torch having a UL certi-
fied regulator, propane bottle,
spatula or round nose roofer's
trowel, a roofer's knife, pair of
work gloves, flat soled shoes
and an ABC dry chemical fire
extinguisher.
BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT, BE CERTAIN THAT ALL
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
PERTAINING THERETO HAVE BEEN
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD
THE APPLICATION OF MODIFIED
MEMBRANES REQUIRES THE USE
OF EXPLOSIVE GAS AND MOLTEN
ASPHALTS, WHICH IF MISHANDLED
CAN AND WILL CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
SPECIFICATION:
SAFETY
APM-4.5T.1
NON-NAILABLE DECK
THE CONTRACTOR
It is the contractors respon-
If plans or specifications
sibility to observe all fire pre-
require installation of a modified
vention policies and practices, bitumen membrane system over
to train, instruct and warn a non-nailable deck apply this
employees on the use of torch- specification (APM-4.5T.1).
ing equipment. Follow OSHA and
Apply this system using the
NRCA provisions for fire protec-
appropriate BITEC approved
tion, including but not limited
base flashing, metal flashing
to those listed in OSHA 1962.,
or wall covering as specified in
150., 151., 153., 1191-110
the most current edition of the
which apply to torch applica-
BITEC Roofing Material Spec
tion. The contractor should be
ification and Details publication.
familiar with NFPA 58 Standard
for the Storage and Handling SEC. 1.00 INSULATION
of Liquefied Petroleum Gas The following insulations are
and any other appropriate pub- acceptable for use with APM-
lications of the National LP Gas 4.5T:
Association.
PERLITE
FIRE DEPARTMENT GLASS FIBER
REGULATIONS POLYISOCYANURATE
The contractor should be WOOD FIBER
familiar with all local fire codes CELLULAR GLASS
in his area. The contractor is
SEC. 2.00 CANTS
responsible for obtaining all nec-
essary permits or certificates Flashing details, where the
before any work is started. transition is from the horizon-
tal to a vertical surface, a non-
PERSONNEL combustible cant strip must be
used.
Proper clothing should be
worn at all times while installing SEC. 3.00 BASE SHEET
any modified membrane. Long
A minimum of one ply of fiber-
sleeve shirt, long pants, leather
glass TYPE G2 base sheet must
or durable flat soled shoes and be installed over the insulation
work gloves. Workmen, other or deck before the membrane is
than the torch operator, should heat welded.
be no closer than 3' from open
SEC. 4.00 FASTENERS
flame.
Consult Factory Mutual
Research Publications governing
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR AND your geographical region, or FM
HIS EMPLOYEES ARE THE KEY TO J.l.OQ3A3.AM governing BITEC
SUCCESS REGARDING SAFETY... products and systems.
SAFETY SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FIRST! SEC. 5.00 OUTLETS
Drainage outlets shall be
installed below the roof deck
surface to permit POSITIVE
DRAINAGE of the roof deck and
to prevent water ponding at the
drain rim. Base ply should be
evenly trimmed with the drain
flange, followed with a 40 x
40 heat welded collar of BITEC
APS-4T. This collar must extend
into and be fully adhered to the
interior of the drain flange and
interior surface. The APM-4.5T
membrane shall be fully adhered
to the base ply, APS-4T flashing
collar and extend into the drain.
Clamp ring should be installed
and tightened while the mem-
brane is hot. A 4 lb. Iead or 16
oz. copper flashing is option-
al between the collar and the
APM-4.5T field membrane.
APS-4T collar should extend
4" beyond the lead or copper
flashing.
SEC. 6.00 PIPE FLASHING
Where penetrations occur in
the roof surface a collar of APS-
4T should be installed over the
base ply extending a minimum of
4" beyond the flanges. A metal
flashing shall be installed having
a continuous flange 4" minimum,
on top of the APS-4T collar. (On
nailable decks, the metal flange
must be nailed 3" o.c., 34" from
the perimeter.)
ALL METAL FLASHINGS MUST
BE PRIMED WITH AN ASPHALT
PRIMER AND ALLOWED TO
DRY BEFORE MEMBRANE AND
FLASHINGS ARE INSTALLED.
The APM-4.5T field mem-
brane must be fully adhered to
the APS-4T collar and metal
flange. All seams must be trow-
eled and filled with molten modi-
fied bitumen.
SEC. 7.00 ROOF DECK
The roof deck must be
smooth, dry, clean and free of
sharp projections and depres-
sions, and properly graded to
outlets.
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR,
ARCHITECT, ANDENGINEER MUST
ALLOW FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE
WHEN DESIGNING THE ROOF DECK
OR ROOF SYSTEM. BITEC DEFINES
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AS: ROOF
DECK BECOMES DEVOID OF WATER
WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER LIQUID
PRECIPITATION HAS OCCURRED.
BITEC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MEMBRANE DAMAGE AS A
RESULT OF INADEQUATE ROOF
DECK DRAINAGE.
SEC. 8.00 FINAL SURFACING
As an option, any
B I T E C A P P R O V E D R O O F
COATING can be applied to the
finished membrane system.
BlTEC RECOMMENDS THAT
A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 45 DAYS
ELAPSE BEFORE ROOF COATING IS
APPLIED. (ROOF COATING MAY BE
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH U.L.
OR F.M. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.)
BITEC WILL NOT COVER
MEMBRANE DAMAGE OR
FAILURE OF ANY ROOF SYSTEM,
R E S U LT I N G F R O M C O AT I N G S
FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
***** WARRANTIES *****
BITEC, INC.
offers two warranties:
(1) 10-YR. MATERIAL ONLY
(2) 10-YR. LIMITED INSURED
ROOFING WARRANTY*
In order to obtain warran-
ty (2), which covers labor and
materials, an AUTHORIZED
BITEC APPLICATOR must install
the roofing system. A small war-
ranty fee is assessed if the sys-
tem is not coated or does not
have a factory installed mineral
surface. Final inspection by a
BITEC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
is necessary before issuance of
warranty. Information regard-
ing BITEC warranties may
be obtained from: MANAGER
OFTECHNICAL SERVICES by call-
ing 800-535-8597.
*Extended warranty periods are avail-
able, 12, 15 and 20 years.
SOME SYSTEM DETAILS
ARE PROVIDED ON
THE BACK PAGE.
SPECIFICATION:
APM-4.5T.2
NAILABLE DECK
If plans or specifications
require installation of a modified
bitumen membrane system over
a nailable deck apply this specifi-
cation (APM-4.5T.2).
Apply this system using the
appropriate BITEC approved base
flashing, metal flashing or wall
covering as specified in the most
current edition of the BITEC
Roofing Material Specification
and Details publication.
SEC. 1.00 INSULATION
The following insulations are
acceptable for use with APM-
4.5T:
4T should be installed over the
PERLITE
GLASS FIBER
POLYISOCYANURATE
WOOD FIBER
CELLULAR GLASS
SEC. 2.00 CANTS
Flashing details, where the
transition is from the horizontal
to the vertical surface, a non-
combustible cant strip must be
used.
SEC. 3.00 BASE SHEET
A minimum of one ply of fiber-
glass TYPE G2 base sheet must
be installed over the insulation
or deck before the membrane is
heat welded.
SEC. 4.00 FASTENERS
Consult Factory Mutual
Research Publications govern-
ing your geographical region, or
F.M. J.l.OQ3A3.AM governing
BITEC products and systems.
SEC. 5.00 OUTLETS
Drainage outlets shall be
installed below the roof deck
sur face to permit POSITIVE
DRAINAGE of the roof deck and
to prevent water ponding at
rim. Base ply should be evenly
trimmed with the drain flange,
followed with a 40" x 40" heat
welded collar of BITEC APS-4T.
This collar must extend into and
be fully adhered to the interior
of the drain flange and interior
surface. The APM-4T membrane
shall be fully adhered to the base
ply, APS-4T flashing collar and
extend into the drain. Clamp ring
shall be installed while the mem-
brane is still hot. A 4 Ib. Iead or
16 oz. copper flashing is optional
between the collar and the APM-
4.5T field membrane. APS-4T
collar should extend 4 inches
beyond the lead or copper flash-
ing.
SEC. 6.00 PIPE FLASHING
Where penetrations occur in
the roof surface a collar of APS-
base ply extending a minimum
4" beyond the flanges. A metal
flashing shall be installed having
a continuous flange 4" minimum
on top of the APS-4T collar. (On
nailable decks, the metal flange
must be nailed 3" o.c., 34" from
the perimeter.)
ALL METAL FLASHINGS MUST
BE PRIMED WITH AN ASPHALT
PRIMER AND ALLOWED TO
DRY BEFORE MEMBRANE AND
FLASHINGS ARE INSTALLED.
The APM-4.5T field mem-
brane must be fully adhered to
the APS-4T collar and metal
flange. All seams must be trow-
eled and filled with molten modi-
fied bitumen.
SEC. 7.00 ROOF DECK
The roof deck must be
smooth, dry, clean and free of
sharp projections and depres-
sions, and properly graded to
outlets.
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR,
ARCHITECT, AND ENGINEER MUST
ALLOW FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE
WHEN DESIGNING THE ROOF DECK
OR ROOF SYSTEM. BITEC DEFINES
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AS: ROOF
DECK BECOMES DEVOID OF WATER
WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER LIQUID
PRECIPITATION HAS OCCURRED.
BITEC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MEMBRANE DAMAGE AS A
RESULT OF INADEQUATE ROOF
DECK DRAINAGE.
SEC. 8.00 FINAL SURFACING
As an option, any BITEC
APPROVED ROOF COATING can
be applied to the finished mem-
brane system.
BITEC RECOMMENDS THAT
A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 45 DAYS
ELAPSE BEFORE ROOF COATING IS
APPLIED. (ROOF COATING MAY BE
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH U.L.
OR F.M. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.)
BITEC WILL NOT COVER
MEMBRANE DAMAGE OR
FAILURE OF ANY ROOF SYSTEM,
RESULTINGFROMCOATINGS FROM
ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
***** WARRANTIES *****
BITEC, INC.
offers two warranties:
(1) 10-YR. MATERIAL ONLY
(2) 10-YR. LIMITED INSURED
ROOFING WARRANTY*
In order to obtain warran-
ty (2), which covers labor and
materials, an AUTHORIZED
BITEC APPLICATOR must install
the roofing system. A small war-
ranty fee is assessed if the sys-
tem is not coated or does not
have a factory installed mineral
surface. Final inspection by a
BITEC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
is necessary before issuance of
warranty. Information regard-
ing BITEC warranties may be
obtained from: MANAGER
OFTECHNICAL SERVICES by call-
ing 800-535-8597.
*Extended warranty periods are avail-
able, 12, 15 and 20 years.
SOME SYSTEM DETAILS
ARE PROVIDED ON
THE BACK PAGE.

APPLICATION
Depending on the type of
roof, APM-4.5T can be either
fully adhered, spot or partially
adhered, or loose laid. BITEC
specifications applicable to this
product should be consulted to
determine which system should
be employed. When applying
the membrane, the polyethylene
burn-off film should always be
down facing the roof deck. Prior
to application, the membrane
should be unrolled completely,
aligned and set before the actual
heat welding of the membrane
occurs. The membrane should
then be rolled up half way, leav-
ing the other half fully extended.
(This will insure that the mem-
brane will remain aligned during
the heat welding process.)
Begin torching the burn-off
film surface of the membrane,
using a sweeping motion, main-
taining even heating. The actual
torching motion should be done
in an L configuration, preheat-
ing the previously installed mem-
brane lap, then sweeping across
the roll face while advancing the
roll over the roof surface. As the
roll is advanced, a bead of modi-
fied bitumen should be seen flow-
ing from between the lap seam
a distance of 14 to 38" from
the membrane edge, which is
being advanced. This flow out
should be consistent and unin-
terrupted. Seams which are not
fully bonded can be repaired by
inserting a hot trowel between
the affected seam and lightly
torching. Upon removal of the
hot trowel, pressure should be
applied to the top ply, forcing the
modified bitumen to flow out the
desired distance.
All side and end laps should
be a minimum of 4 inches and 6
inches respectively.
If the membrane is loose laid,
an area of 40" each side of the
end lap should be fully bonded to
the roof surface.
BITEC APP MEMBRANES
MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN HOT
ROOFING ASPHALT, COLD PROCESS
ADHESIVES OR BY MECHANICAL
ATTACHMENT.
BITEC APP MEMBRANES
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
USE OVER COAL TAR OR PITCH
ROOFS UNLESS THE EXISTING
DECK IS SEPARATED FROM THE
BITEC MEMBRANE BY A MIN. 12"
THICK, MECHANICALLY ATTACHED
RECOVER BOARD. BITEC DOES
NOT ALLOW THE USE OF PLASTIC
ROOFER'S CEMENT WITH ANY OF
ITS MEMBRANES.
AS WITH ANY ROOFING
P R O J E C T, G O O D R O O F I N G
PRACTICES SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED. CONSULT THE BITEC
SPECIFICATION AND DETAILS BOOK
FOR INFORMATION GOVERNING
CERTAIN SYSTEMS.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
To apply BITEC APM-4.5T
waterproofing membrane, the
only tools needed are: a pro-
pane torch having a UL certi-
fied regulator, propane bottle,
spatula or round nose roofer's
trowel, a roofer's knife, pair of
work gloves, flat soled shoes
and an ABC dry chemical fire
extinguisher.
BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT, BE CERTAIN THAT ALL
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
PERTAINING THERETO HAVE BEEN
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD
THE APPLICATION OF MODIFIED
MEMBRANES REQUIRES THE USE
OF EXPLOSIVE GAS AND MOLTEN
ASPHALTS, WHICH IF MISHANDLED
CAN AND WILL CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
SPECIFICATION:
SAFETY
APM-4.5T.1
NON-NAILABLE DECK
THE CONTRACTOR
It is the contractors respon-
If plans or specifications
sibility to observe all fire pre-
require installation of a modified
vention policies and practices, bitumen membrane system over
to train, instruct and warn a non-nailable deck apply this
employees on the use of torch- specification (APM-4.5T.1).
ing equipment. Follow OSHA and
Apply this system using the
NRCA provisions for fire protec-
appropriate BITEC approved
tion, including but not limited
base flashing, metal flashing
to those listed in OSHA 1962.,
or wall covering as specified in
150., 151., 153., 1191-110
the most current edition of the
which apply to torch applica-
BITEC Roofing Material Spec
tion. The contractor should be
ification and Details publication.
familiar with NFPA 58 Standard
for the Storage and Handling SEC. 1.00 INSULATION
of Liquefied Petroleum Gas The following insulations are
and any other appropriate pub- acceptable for use with APM-
lications of the National LP Gas 4.5T:
Association.
PERLITE
FIRE DEPARTMENT GLASS FIBER
REGULATIONS POLYISOCYANURATE
The contractor should be WOOD FIBER
familiar with all local fire codes CELLULAR GLASS
in his area. The contractor is
SEC. 2.00 CANTS
responsible for obtaining all nec-
essary permits or certificates Flashing details, where the
before any work is started. transition is from the horizon-
tal to a vertical surface, a non-
PERSONNEL combustible cant strip must be
used.
Proper clothing should be
worn at all times while installing SEC. 3.00 BASE SHEET
any modified membrane. Long
A minimum of one ply of fiber-
sleeve shirt, long pants, leather
glass TYPE G2 base sheet must
or durable flat soled shoes and be installed over the insulation
work gloves. Workmen, other or deck before the membrane is
than the torch operator, should heat welded.
be no closer than 3' from open
SEC. 4.00 FASTENERS
flame.
Consult Factory Mutual
Research Publications governing
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR AND your geographical region, or FM
HIS EMPLOYEES ARE THE KEY TO J.l.OQ3A3.AM governing BITEC
SUCCESS REGARDING SAFETY... products and systems.
SAFETY SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FIRST! SEC. 5.00 OUTLETS
Drainage outlets shall be
installed below the roof deck
surface to permit POSITIVE
DRAINAGE of the roof deck and
to prevent water ponding at the
drain rim. Base ply should be
evenly trimmed with the drain
flange, followed with a 40 x
40 heat welded collar of BITEC
APS-4T. This collar must extend
into and be fully adhered to the
interior of the drain flange and
interior surface. The APM-4.5T
membrane shall be fully adhered
to the base ply, APS-4T flashing
collar and extend into the drain.
Clamp ring should be installed
and tightened while the mem-
brane is hot. A 4 lb. Iead or 16
oz. copper flashing is option-
al between the collar and the
APM-4.5T field membrane.
APS-4T collar should extend
4" beyond the lead or copper
flashing.
SEC. 6.00 PIPE FLASHING
Where penetrations occur in
the roof surface a collar of APS-
4T should be installed over the
base ply extending a minimum of
4" beyond the flanges. A metal
flashing shall be installed having
a continuous flange 4" minimum,
on top of the APS-4T collar. (On
nailable decks, the metal flange
must be nailed 3" o.c., 34" from
the perimeter.)
ALL METAL FLASHINGS MUST
BE PRIMED WITH AN ASPHALT
PRIMER AND ALLOWED TO
DRY BEFORE MEMBRANE AND
FLASHINGS ARE INSTALLED.
The APM-4.5T field mem-
brane must be fully adhered to
the APS-4T collar and metal
flange. All seams must be trow-
eled and filled with molten modi-
fied bitumen.
SEC. 7.00 ROOF DECK
The roof deck must be
smooth, dry, clean and free of
sharp projections and depres-
sions, and properly graded to
outlets.
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR,
ARCHITECT, ANDENGINEER MUST
ALLOW FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE
WHEN DESIGNING THE ROOF DECK
OR ROOF SYSTEM. BITEC DEFINES
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AS: ROOF
DECK BECOMES DEVOID OF WATER
WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER LIQUID
PRECIPITATION HAS OCCURRED.
BITEC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MEMBRANE DAMAGE AS A
RESULT OF INADEQUATE ROOF
DECK DRAINAGE.
SEC. 8.00 FINAL SURFACING
As an option, any
B I T E C A P P R O V E D R O O F
COATING can be applied to the
finished membrane system.
BlTEC RECOMMENDS THAT
A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 45 DAYS
ELAPSE BEFORE ROOF COATING IS
APPLIED. (ROOF COATING MAY BE
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH U.L.
OR F.M. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.)
BITEC WILL NOT COVER
MEMBRANE DAMAGE OR
FAILURE OF ANY ROOF SYSTEM,
R E S U LT I N G F R O M C O AT I N G S
FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
***** WARRANTIES *****
BITEC, INC.
offers two warranties:
(1) 10-YR. MATERIAL ONLY
(2) 10-YR. LIMITED INSURED
ROOFING WARRANTY*
In order to obtain warran-
ty (2), which covers labor and
materials, an AUTHORIZED
BITEC APPLICATOR must install
the roofing system. A small war-
ranty fee is assessed if the sys-
tem is not coated or does not
have a factory installed mineral
surface. Final inspection by a
BITEC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
is necessary before issuance of
warranty. Information regard-
ing BITEC warranties may
be obtained from: MANAGER
OFTECHNICAL SERVICES by call-
ing 800-535-8597.
*Extended warranty periods are avail-
able, 12, 15 and 20 years.
SOME SYSTEM DETAILS
ARE PROVIDED ON
THE BACK PAGE.
SPECIFICATION:
APM-4.5T.2
NAILABLE DECK
If plans or specifications
require installation of a modified
bitumen membrane system over
a nailable deck apply this specifi-
cation (APM-4.5T.2).
Apply this system using the
appropriate BITEC approved base
flashing, metal flashing or wall
covering as specified in the most
current edition of the BITEC
Roofing Material Specification
and Details publication.
SEC. 1.00 INSULATION
The following insulations are
acceptable for use with APM-
4.5T:
4T should be installed over the
PERLITE
GLASS FIBER
POLYISOCYANURATE
WOOD FIBER
CELLULAR GLASS
SEC. 2.00 CANTS
Flashing details, where the
transition is from the horizontal
to the vertical surface, a non-
combustible cant strip must be
used.
SEC. 3.00 BASE SHEET
A minimum of one ply of fiber-
glass TYPE G2 base sheet must
be installed over the insulation
or deck before the membrane is
heat welded.
SEC. 4.00 FASTENERS
Consult Factory Mutual
Research Publications govern-
ing your geographical region, or
F.M. J.l.OQ3A3.AM governing
BITEC products and systems.
SEC. 5.00 OUTLETS
Drainage outlets shall be
installed below the roof deck
sur face to permit POSITIVE
DRAINAGE of the roof deck and
to prevent water ponding at
rim. Base ply should be evenly
trimmed with the drain flange,
followed with a 40" x 40" heat
welded collar of BITEC APS-4T.
This collar must extend into and
be fully adhered to the interior
of the drain flange and interior
surface. The APM-4T membrane
shall be fully adhered to the base
ply, APS-4T flashing collar and
extend into the drain. Clamp ring
shall be installed while the mem-
brane is still hot. A 4 Ib. Iead or
16 oz. copper flashing is optional
between the collar and the APM-
4.5T field membrane. APS-4T
collar should extend 4 inches
beyond the lead or copper flash-
ing.
SEC. 6.00 PIPE FLASHING
Where penetrations occur in
the roof surface a collar of APS-
base ply extending a minimum
4" beyond the flanges. A metal
flashing shall be installed having
a continuous flange 4" minimum
on top of the APS-4T collar. (On
nailable decks, the metal flange
must be nailed 3" o.c., 34" from
the perimeter.)
ALL METAL FLASHINGS MUST
BE PRIMED WITH AN ASPHALT
PRIMER AND ALLOWED TO
DRY BEFORE MEMBRANE AND
FLASHINGS ARE INSTALLED.
The APM-4.5T field mem-
brane must be fully adhered to
the APS-4T collar and metal
flange. All seams must be trow-
eled and filled with molten modi-
fied bitumen.
SEC. 7.00 ROOF DECK
The roof deck must be
smooth, dry, clean and free of
sharp projections and depres-
sions, and properly graded to
outlets.
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR,
ARCHITECT, AND ENGINEER MUST
ALLOW FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE
WHEN DESIGNING THE ROOF DECK
OR ROOF SYSTEM. BITEC DEFINES
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AS: ROOF
DECK BECOMES DEVOID OF WATER
WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER LIQUID
PRECIPITATION HAS OCCURRED.
BITEC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MEMBRANE DAMAGE AS A
RESULT OF INADEQUATE ROOF
DECK DRAINAGE.
SEC. 8.00 FINAL SURFACING
As an option, any BITEC
APPROVED ROOF COATING can
be applied to the finished mem-
brane system.
BITEC RECOMMENDS THAT
A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 45 DAYS
ELAPSE BEFORE ROOF COATING IS
APPLIED. (ROOF COATING MAY BE
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH U.L.
OR F.M. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.)
BITEC WILL NOT COVER
MEMBRANE DAMAGE OR
FAILURE OF ANY ROOF SYSTEM,
RESULTINGFROMCOATINGS FROM
ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
***** WARRANTIES *****
BITEC, INC.
offers two warranties:
(1) 10-YR. MATERIAL ONLY
(2) 10-YR. LIMITED INSURED
ROOFING WARRANTY*
In order to obtain warran-
ty (2), which covers labor and
materials, an AUTHORIZED
BITEC APPLICATOR must install
the roofing system. A small war-
ranty fee is assessed if the sys-
tem is not coated or does not
have a factory installed mineral
surface. Final inspection by a
BITEC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
is necessary before issuance of
warranty. Information regard-
ing BITEC warranties may be
obtained from: MANAGER
OFTECHNICAL SERVICES by call-
ing 800-535-8597.
*Extended warranty periods are avail-
able, 12, 15 and 20 years.
SOME SYSTEM DETAILS
ARE PROVIDED ON
THE BACK PAGE.

APPLICATION
Depending on the type of
roof, APM-4.5T can be either
fully adhered, spot or partially
adhered, or loose laid. BITEC
specifications applicable to this
product should be consulted to
determine which system should
be employed. When applying
the membrane, the polyethylene
burn-off film should always be
down facing the roof deck. Prior
to application, the membrane
should be unrolled completely,
aligned and set before the actual
heat welding of the membrane
occurs. The membrane should
then be rolled up half way, leav-
ing the other half fully extended.
(This will insure that the mem-
brane will remain aligned during
the heat welding process.)
Begin torching the burn-off
film surface of the membrane,
using a sweeping motion, main-
taining even heating. The actual
torching motion should be done
in an L configuration, preheat-
ing the previously installed mem-
brane lap, then sweeping across
the roll face while advancing the
roll over the roof surface. As the
roll is advanced, a bead of modi-
fied bitumen should be seen flow-
ing from between the lap seam
a distance of 14 to 38" from
the membrane edge, which is
being advanced. This flow out
should be consistent and unin-
terrupted. Seams which are not
fully bonded can be repaired by
inserting a hot trowel between
the affected seam and lightly
torching. Upon removal of the
hot trowel, pressure should be
applied to the top ply, forcing the
modified bitumen to flow out the
desired distance.
All side and end laps should
be a minimum of 4 inches and 6
inches respectively.
If the membrane is loose laid,
an area of 40" each side of the
end lap should be fully bonded to
the roof surface.
BITEC APP MEMBRANES
MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN HOT
ROOFING ASPHALT, COLD PROCESS
ADHESIVES OR BY MECHANICAL
ATTACHMENT.
BITEC APP MEMBRANES
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
USE OVER COAL TAR OR PITCH
ROOFS UNLESS THE EXISTING
DECK IS SEPARATED FROM THE
BITEC MEMBRANE BY A MIN. 12"
THICK, MECHANICALLY ATTACHED
RECOVER BOARD. BITEC DOES
NOT ALLOW THE USE OF PLASTIC
ROOFER'S CEMENT WITH ANY OF
ITS MEMBRANES.
AS WITH ANY ROOFING
P R O J E C T, G O O D R O O F I N G
PRACTICES SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED. CONSULT THE BITEC
SPECIFICATION AND DETAILS BOOK
FOR INFORMATION GOVERNING
CERTAIN SYSTEMS.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
To apply BITEC APM-4.5T
waterproofing membrane, the
only tools needed are: a pro-
pane torch having a UL certi-
fied regulator, propane bottle,
spatula or round nose roofer's
trowel, a roofer's knife, pair of
work gloves, flat soled shoes
and an ABC dry chemical fire
extinguisher.
BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT, BE CERTAIN THAT ALL
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
PERTAINING THERETO HAVE BEEN
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD
THE APPLICATION OF MODIFIED
MEMBRANES REQUIRES THE USE
OF EXPLOSIVE GAS AND MOLTEN
ASPHALTS, WHICH IF MISHANDLED
CAN AND WILL CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
SPECIFICATION:
SAFETY
APM-4.5T.1
NON-NAILABLE DECK
THE CONTRACTOR
It is the contractors respon-
If plans or specifications
sibility to observe all fire pre-
require installation of a modified
vention policies and practices, bitumen membrane system over
to train, instruct and warn a non-nailable deck apply this
employees on the use of torch- specification (APM-4.5T.1).
ing equipment. Follow OSHA and
Apply this system using the
NRCA provisions for fire protec-
appropriate BITEC approved
tion, including but not limited
base flashing, metal flashing
to those listed in OSHA 1962.,
or wall covering as specified in
150., 151., 153., 1191-110
the most current edition of the
which apply to torch applica-
BITEC Roofing Material Spec
tion. The contractor should be
ification and Details publication.
familiar with NFPA 58 Standard
for the Storage and Handling SEC. 1.00 INSULATION
of Liquefied Petroleum Gas The following insulations are
and any other appropriate pub- acceptable for use with APM-
lications of the National LP Gas 4.5T:
Association.
PERLITE
FIRE DEPARTMENT GLASS FIBER
REGULATIONS POLYISOCYANURATE
The contractor should be WOOD FIBER
familiar with all local fire codes CELLULAR GLASS
in his area. The contractor is
SEC. 2.00 CANTS
responsible for obtaining all nec-
essary permits or certificates Flashing details, where the
before any work is started. transition is from the horizon-
tal to a vertical surface, a non-
PERSONNEL combustible cant strip must be
used.
Proper clothing should be
worn at all times while installing SEC. 3.00 BASE SHEET
any modified membrane. Long
A minimum of one ply of fiber-
sleeve shirt, long pants, leather
glass TYPE G2 base sheet must
or durable flat soled shoes and be installed over the insulation
work gloves. Workmen, other or deck before the membrane is
than the torch operator, should heat welded.
be no closer than 3' from open
SEC. 4.00 FASTENERS
flame.
Consult Factory Mutual
Research Publications governing
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR AND your geographical region, or FM
HIS EMPLOYEES ARE THE KEY TO J.l.OQ3A3.AM governing BITEC
SUCCESS REGARDING SAFETY... products and systems.
SAFETY SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FIRST! SEC. 5.00 OUTLETS
Drainage outlets shall be
installed below the roof deck
surface to permit POSITIVE
DRAINAGE of the roof deck and
to prevent water ponding at the
drain rim. Base ply should be
evenly trimmed with the drain
flange, followed with a 40 x
40 heat welded collar of BITEC
APS-4T. This collar must extend
into and be fully adhered to the
interior of the drain flange and
interior surface. The APM-4.5T
membrane shall be fully adhered
to the base ply, APS-4T flashing
collar and extend into the drain.
Clamp ring should be installed
and tightened while the mem-
brane is hot. A 4 lb. Iead or 16
oz. copper flashing is option-
al between the collar and the
APM-4.5T field membrane.
APS-4T collar should extend
4" beyond the lead or copper
flashing.
SEC. 6.00 PIPE FLASHING
Where penetrations occur in
the roof surface a collar of APS-
4T should be installed over the
base ply extending a minimum of
4" beyond the flanges. A metal
flashing shall be installed having
a continuous flange 4" minimum,
on top of the APS-4T collar. (On
nailable decks, the metal flange
must be nailed 3" o.c., 34" from
the perimeter.)
ALL METAL FLASHINGS MUST
BE PRIMED WITH AN ASPHALT
PRIMER AND ALLOWED TO
DRY BEFORE MEMBRANE AND
FLASHINGS ARE INSTALLED.
The APM-4.5T field mem-
brane must be fully adhered to
the APS-4T collar and metal
flange. All seams must be trow-
eled and filled with molten modi-
fied bitumen.
SEC. 7.00 ROOF DECK
The roof deck must be
smooth, dry, clean and free of
sharp projections and depres-
sions, and properly graded to
outlets.
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR,
ARCHITECT, ANDENGINEER MUST
ALLOW FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE
WHEN DESIGNING THE ROOF DECK
OR ROOF SYSTEM. BITEC DEFINES
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AS: ROOF
DECK BECOMES DEVOID OF WATER
WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER LIQUID
PRECIPITATION HAS OCCURRED.
BITEC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MEMBRANE DAMAGE AS A
RESULT OF INADEQUATE ROOF
DECK DRAINAGE.
SEC. 8.00 FINAL SURFACING
As an option, any
B I T E C A P P R O V E D R O O F
COATING can be applied to the
finished membrane system.
BlTEC RECOMMENDS THAT
A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 45 DAYS
ELAPSE BEFORE ROOF COATING IS
APPLIED. (ROOF COATING MAY BE
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH U.L.
OR F.M. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.)
BITEC WILL NOT COVER
MEMBRANE DAMAGE OR
FAILURE OF ANY ROOF SYSTEM,
R E S U LT I N G F R O M C O AT I N G S
FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
***** WARRANTIES *****
BITEC, INC.
offers two warranties:
(1) 10-YR. MATERIAL ONLY
(2) 10-YR. LIMITED INSURED
ROOFING WARRANTY*
In order to obtain warran-
ty (2), which covers labor and
materials, an AUTHORIZED
BITEC APPLICATOR must install
the roofing system. A small war-
ranty fee is assessed if the sys-
tem is not coated or does not
have a factory installed mineral
surface. Final inspection by a
BITEC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
is necessary before issuance of
warranty. Information regard-
ing BITEC warranties may
be obtained from: MANAGER
OFTECHNICAL SERVICES by call-
ing 800-535-8597.
*Extended warranty periods are avail-
able, 12, 15 and 20 years.
SOME SYSTEM DETAILS
ARE PROVIDED ON
THE BACK PAGE.
SPECIFICATION:
APM-4.5T.2
NAILABLE DECK
If plans or specifications
require installation of a modified
bitumen membrane system over
a nailable deck apply this specifi-
cation (APM-4.5T.2).
Apply this system using the
appropriate BITEC approved base
flashing, metal flashing or wall
covering as specified in the most
current edition of the BITEC
Roofing Material Specification
and Details publication.
SEC. 1.00 INSULATION
The following insulations are
acceptable for use with APM-
4.5T:
4T should be installed over the
PERLITE
GLASS FIBER
POLYISOCYANURATE
WOOD FIBER
CELLULAR GLASS
SEC. 2.00 CANTS
Flashing details, where the
transition is from the horizontal
to the vertical surface, a non-
combustible cant strip must be
used.
SEC. 3.00 BASE SHEET
A minimum of one ply of fiber-
glass TYPE G2 base sheet must
be installed over the insulation
or deck before the membrane is
heat welded.
SEC. 4.00 FASTENERS
Consult Factory Mutual
Research Publications govern-
ing your geographical region, or
F.M. J.l.OQ3A3.AM governing
BITEC products and systems.
SEC. 5.00 OUTLETS
Drainage outlets shall be
installed below the roof deck
sur face to permit POSITIVE
DRAINAGE of the roof deck and
to prevent water ponding at
rim. Base ply should be evenly
trimmed with the drain flange,
followed with a 40" x 40" heat
welded collar of BITEC APS-4T.
This collar must extend into and
be fully adhered to the interior
of the drain flange and interior
surface. The APM-4T membrane
shall be fully adhered to the base
ply, APS-4T flashing collar and
extend into the drain. Clamp ring
shall be installed while the mem-
brane is still hot. A 4 Ib. Iead or
16 oz. copper flashing is optional
between the collar and the APM-
4.5T field membrane. APS-4T
collar should extend 4 inches
beyond the lead or copper flash-
ing.
SEC. 6.00 PIPE FLASHING
Where penetrations occur in
the roof surface a collar of APS-
base ply extending a minimum
4" beyond the flanges. A metal
flashing shall be installed having
a continuous flange 4" minimum
on top of the APS-4T collar. (On
nailable decks, the metal flange
must be nailed 3" o.c., 34" from
the perimeter.)
ALL METAL FLASHINGS MUST
BE PRIMED WITH AN ASPHALT
PRIMER AND ALLOWED TO
DRY BEFORE MEMBRANE AND
FLASHINGS ARE INSTALLED.
The APM-4.5T field mem-
brane must be fully adhered to
the APS-4T collar and metal
flange. All seams must be trow-
eled and filled with molten modi-
fied bitumen.
SEC. 7.00 ROOF DECK
The roof deck must be
smooth, dry, clean and free of
sharp projections and depres-
sions, and properly graded to
outlets.
THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR,
ARCHITECT, AND ENGINEER MUST
ALLOW FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE
WHEN DESIGNING THE ROOF DECK
OR ROOF SYSTEM. BITEC DEFINES
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AS: ROOF
DECK BECOMES DEVOID OF WATER
WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER LIQUID
PRECIPITATION HAS OCCURRED.
BITEC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MEMBRANE DAMAGE AS A
RESULT OF INADEQUATE ROOF
DECK DRAINAGE.
SEC. 8.00 FINAL SURFACING
As an option, any BITEC
APPROVED ROOF COATING can
be applied to the finished mem-
brane system.
BITEC RECOMMENDS THAT
A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 45 DAYS
ELAPSE BEFORE ROOF COATING IS
APPLIED. (ROOF COATING MAY BE
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH U.L.
OR F.M. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.)
BITEC WILL NOT COVER
MEMBRANE DAMAGE OR
FAILURE OF ANY ROOF SYSTEM,
RESULTINGFROMCOATINGS FROM
ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
***** WARRANTIES *****
BITEC, INC.
offers two warranties:
(1) 10-YR. MATERIAL ONLY
(2) 10-YR. LIMITED INSURED
ROOFING WARRANTY*
In order to obtain warran-
ty (2), which covers labor and
materials, an AUTHORIZED
BITEC APPLICATOR must install
the roofing system. A small war-
ranty fee is assessed if the sys-
tem is not coated or does not
have a factory installed mineral
surface. Final inspection by a
BITEC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
is necessary before issuance of
warranty. Information regard-
ing BITEC warranties may be
obtained from: MANAGER
OFTECHNICAL SERVICES by call-
ing 800-535-8597.
*Extended warranty periods are avail-
able, 12, 15 and 20 years.
SOME SYSTEM DETAILS
ARE PROVIDED ON
THE BACK PAGE.
 PARAPET WALL DETAIL EDGE DETAIL
TECHNICAL SCHEDULE Coping
Joint cover, 4" to
6" wide, set in
elastomeric sealant
Metal fascia, gravel stop with
low raised edge or plain drip
Modified bitumen
or asphalt
edge without raised lip. bleed out
10' max. length at edge
each piece 1/2" wide gap (4" min. flange width) 93-106
between pieces Prime flange top & bottom Revised March 2007
Bitumen
APM-4.5T ROLLSARE 1 METER WIDE AND 25.58 FEET IN LENGTH. Exterior plywood on
cleat or tapered

Modified bitumen bleed out
sealant under
FLASHING ROLLS ARE AVAILABLE IN HALF AND QUARTER WIDTHS. blocking to
provide slope
Fasteners, approx.
24" o.c. at coping metal flange
and 8" o.c. at 1-1/2" 3"
Solid wood base flashing 3" BITEC
blocking membrane
APPROVALS UL (R13231) BITEC M.B. base
1/2"
edge strip
flashing, up and
Exterior siding, over wall BITEC
brick, etc.
SOFTENING POINT (ASTM D-36) 302F (150C) Bitumen bleed out Continuous
cleat
field membrane
turned down over
Cant strip, securely edge w/opt.

BITUMEN-POLYMER WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE,

nailed or set in BITEC M.B. surfacing or coating
REINFORCEMENT spunbond polyester fabric bitumen membrane with opt.
surfacing or coating Wood blocking,
Fasteners 3" o.c.,
Wood blocking, secured with
staggered as shown

MADE FROM SELECT APP AND DISTILLED BITUMEN,

secured with Fiberglass approp. fasteners,
PENETRATION (ASTM D5) 30 dmm @ 25C approp. fasteners, base sheet match ins.
thickness Base sheet or modified
match ins. thickness bitumen base as required,

REINFORCED WITH SPUNBOND POLYESTER FABRIC.

Base sheet stop at the outside edge
Wood framed wall or M.B. Roof insulation
SLIDE (UNI-8202) <1 mm construction shown base as required
Steel deck
of wood blocking

COLD FLEXIBILITY (UNI-8202) passed +5F (-15C) BITEC APM-4.5T is a torch properties giving the compos- APM-4.5T incorporates a
applied, mineral surfaced, modi- ite membrane similar mechani- smooth and even application
WATER TIGHTNESS (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed ROOF DRAIN DETAIL Strainer
VENT PIPE DETAIL fied bitumen waterproofing cal characteristics in all angu- of polyethylene film to prevent
Optional M.B. seal around
lead flashing,
primed Clamping ring
Roll lead flashing
1" down
all pipe penetrations membrane composed of care- lar directions in relation to the blocking of rolls and to provide
DYNAMIC PUNCTURE (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed M.B. target
into the pipe Set lead flange in fully selected asphalts (bitu- membrane surface. Spunbond a smooth, acceptable torching
M.B. sealant. Prime
flashing with opt. flange top & bottom men) having superior modifying polyester fabric imparts the fol- surface. Polyethylene burn-off
surfacing or before stripping.
STATIC PUNCTURE (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed coating 4" min. flange width characteristics, blended with lowing properties to the com- film is contained on the torch-
Bit. bleed out high quality polypropylene res- posite membrane: able face of the roll. The poly-
TENSILE STRENGTH (ASTM D-412) MD = 100 lbf/in XMD = 70 lbf/in Modified bitumen target ins. APM-4.5T is reinforced with
Opt. lead flashing over the field High flexibility ethylene burn-off film acts as a
flashing, primed membrane joints spunbond polyester fabric. APM-
4.5T waterproofing membrane Puncture resistance sight indicator for the applica-
ELONGATION (ASTM D412) MD = 50% XMD = 55% Taper BITEC 4"
insulation M.B. field
memb. with
Bitumen bleed out
yields the following performance High elongation tor in determining the proper
24" to drain
LOAD STRAIN PRODUCT (CGSB 37-GP-56M) MD = 44,482 n XMD = 34,251 n
opt. surfacing Plumbing BITEC M.B. field
characteristics: flow needed to insure adequate
or coating vent stack membrane with
opt. surfacing
Mechanical strength bonding of plies and seams.
Deck clamp
40" x 40"
Treated wood
blocking
or coating Impermeable to water Fatigue resistance
THICKNESS 4.5 mm smooth surface After installation of the roof-
M.B. collar
BITEC smooth
surface M.B. Low temp flexibility Tear strength
Note: Min. 30" sq., 21/2 to 4 lb. sealed to roof collar membrane. ing membrane is complete,
ROLL WEIGHT, APPROX. 92 lbs lead flashing set on MB membrane in drain flange Thermally stable Deterioration resistance
MB sealant. Prime top surface before stripping.
Membrane plies and lead flashing extend under
M.B. sealant Base sheet or the surface may be coated
clamping ring. Stripping membrane extends 4" Base sheet or M.B. base
as required
Excellent adhesion Dimensional stability with a BITECAPPROVED ROOF
COVERAGE, INSTALLED APPROX. 75 ft2 beyond edge of flashing sheet, but not modified bitumen base Note:
beyond the edge of sump. as required Sheet lead minimum of 21/2 lbs. per foot. Resistant to acids and The mineral surface pro- COATING to increase the overall
most bases reflectivity of the system and/or
TOTAL SURFACE AREA, APPROX. 86.4 ft2 tects the membrane from age-
Puncture resistant ing caused from heat and ultra fire rating. BITEC recommends
DISTRIBUTED BY: APPROVALS: MEMBER OF: Excellent workability violet radiation. Most mineral that a period of at least 45 days
All Information is given in good vidual requirements of each con- at the date of warranty issuance, elapse before roof coatings are
Longevity surfacings yield sufficiently high
faith, but normal tolerances of tract. In consideration of the many and any addendums thereto. Under Factory amounts of solar reflectivity to applied. This will effectively allow
manufacture and testing will apply. factors involved, BITEC cannot be no circumstances will BITEC be held Mutual NATIONAL
ROOFING Spunbond polyester fabric, realized some energy savings, the membrane to cure and
BITEC reserves the right to improve held responsible for the application liable for any damage, whether per- System CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
used as a reinforcement in APM- depending on building construc- accept the roof coating.
and change its products at any of its products and for conditions sonal injury or property damage, 4.5T has isotropic mechanical
A SS I F I ED tion and use. Some heat absorp-
time without prior notice or advice. beyond its control. All claims filed which occur during or after the CL Membrane for Roofing Systems

The use of BITEC products is deter-
mined by local conditions and indi-
against BITEC warranties will be
subject to the provisions set forth
application of the membrane. U L Classified By
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
tion values are given below, cal-
culated on the basis of an ideal
R-13231
As to an external fire exposure only
49S8
black surface as being 100%:
PACKAGING

Ideal Black 100% Palletized units contain 20

rolls of APM-4.5T waterproofing
Bituminous Surface 94%
membrane. Each unit is shrink
Gray Mineral 85% wrapped in a special polyethyl-
For more information concerning this and other fine BITEC products, Tan Mineral 57% ene bag for stability. BITEC rec-
CALL 1-800-535-8597 Visit our web site at www.bi-tec.com
White Mineral 30%
ommends that units of material
Manufacturers of Advanced Technology Waterproofing Membranes be single stacked.
Ask for Manager, Technical Services P.O. Box 497 No. 2 Industrial Park Drive Morrilton, Arkansas 72110 Fax (501) 354-3019 Phone 1-800-535-8597

TECHNICAL SCHEDULE
SPM-3.5H ROLLSARE 1 METER WIDE AND 33.9 FEET IN LENGTH.
FLASHING ROLLS ARE AVAILABLE IN HALF AND QUARTER WIDTHS.
APPROVALS UL (R13231)
SOFTENING POINT (ASTM D-36) 250F (120C)
REINFORCEMENT spunbond polyester fabric
PENETRATION (ASTM D5) 40 dmm @ 25C
SLIDE (UNI-8202)
COLD FLEXIBILITY (UNI-8202) passed -13F (-25C)
WATER TIGHTNESS (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed
DYNAMIC PUNCTURE
STATIC PUNCTURE (CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed
TENSILE STRENGTH (ASTM D-412) MD = 105 lbf/in XMD = 75 lbf/in
ELONGATION (ASTM D412) MD = 60% XMD = 70%
LOAD STRAIN PRODUCT
THICKNESS 3.5 mm
ROLL WEIGHT, APPROX. 100 lbs
COVERAGE, INSTALLED APPROX. 100 ft2
TOTAL SURFACE AREA,
All Information is given in good
faith, but normal tolerances of
manufacture and testing will apply.
BITEC reserves the right to improve
and change its products at any
time without prior notice or advice.
The use of BITEC products is deter-
mined by local conditions and indi-
For more information concerning this and other fine BITEC products,
PARAPET WALL DETAIL EDGE DETAIL
Coping
Joint cover, 4" to
6" wide, set in
elastomeric sealant
Metal fascia, gravel stop with
low raised edge or plain drip
Modified bitumen
or asphalt
bleed out
10' max. length edge without raised lip.
(4" min. flange width) at edge
each piece 1/2" wide gap
between pieces Prime flange top & bottom
Bitumen Revised April 2007
Exterior plywood on
cleat or tapered Modified bitumen
sealant under
bleed out
blocking to Fasteners, approx.
provide slope 24" o.c. at coping metal flange
SPM-3.5H
and 8" o.c. at 1-1/2" 3"
Solid wood base flashing BITEC
Product Technical Bulletin
3"
blocking 1/2" membrane
BITEC M.B. base
flashing, up and
edge strip
Exterior siding, over wall BITEC
brick, etc. field membrane
Bitumen bleed out Continuous
cleat turned down over
Cant strip, securely edge w/opt.
nailed or set in BITEC M.B.
BITUMEN-POLYMER WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE,
surfacing or coating
bitumen membrane with opt.
surfacing or coating Wood blocking,
Fasteners 3" o.c.,
Wood blocking, secured with
approp. fasteners, staggered as shown
MADE FROM SELECT SBS AND DISTILLED BITUMEN,
secured with Fiberglass
match ins.
approp. fasteners,
match ins. thickness
base sheet
thickness Base sheet or modified
bitumen base as required,
Base sheet
REINFORCED WITH SPUNBOND POLYESTER FABRIC.
Roof insulation stop at the outside edge
Wood framed wall or M.B. of wood blocking
<1 mm construction shown base as required
Steel deck
BITEC SPM-3.5H is a hot High elongation low the specific adhesive manu-
asphalt applied, mineral sur- Mechanical strength facturers installation specifica-
ROOF DRAIN DETAIL Strainer
VENT PIPE DETAIL faced, modified bitumen water- tions.)
Optional
Roll lead flashing
M.B. seal around
Fatigue resistance
lead flashing,
Clamping ring 1" down
all pipe penetrations proofing membrane composed
primed
Tear strength After installation of the roof-
(CGSB 37-GP-56M) passed M.B. target
into the pipe Set lead flange in of carefully selected asphalts
M.B. sealant. Prime
(bitumen) having superior mod- ing membrane is complete,
flashing with opt. flange top & bottom Deterioration resistance
surfacing or
coating
before stripping.
ifying characteristics, blended the surface may be coated
4" min. flange width
Dimensional stability with a BITEC APPROVED ROOF
Bit. bleed out with high quality styrene-butadi-
Opt. lead
Modified bitumen target
ene-styrene rubber. SPM-3.5H The mineral surface pro- COATING to increase the overall
flashing over the field
flashing, primed membrane joints
is reinforced with spunbond poly- tects the membrane from age- reflectivity of the system and/or
Taper BITEC 4"
ester fabric. SPM-3.5H water- ing caused from heat and ultra fire rating. BITEC recommends
M.B. field
insulation
24" to drain memb. with
Bitumen bleed out
proofing membrane yields the violet radiation. Most mineral that a period of at least 45 days
opt. surfacing Plumbing
(CGSB 37-GP-56M) MD = 56,048 n XMD = 46,706 n or coating vent stack
BITEC M.B. field
membrane with following performance charac- surfacings yield sufficiently high elapse before roof coatings are
Deck clamp Treated wood
opt. surfacing
or coating teristics: amounts of solar reflectivity to applied. This will effectively allow
40" x 40"
smooth surface
blocking realized some energy savings, the membrane to cure and
Note: Min. 30" sq., 21/2 to 4 lb.
M.B. collar
BITEC smooth
surface M.B. Impermeable to water depending on building construc- accept the roof coating.
sealed to roof collar membrane.
lead flashing set on MB membrane in
MB sealant. Prime top surface before stripping.
drain flange Low temp flexibility tion and use. Some heat absorp-
M.B. sealant Base sheet or
Membrane plies and lead flashing extend under
clamping ring. Stripping membrane extends 4" Base sheet or M.B. base Thermally stable tion values are given below, cal-
beyond edge of flashing sheet, but not
beyond the edge of sump.
modified bitumen base
as required
Note:
Sheet lead minimum of 21/2 lbs. per foot.
as required
Excellent adhesion
culated on the basis of an ideal PACKAGING
black surface as being 100%:
APPROX. 111.2 ft2 Resistant to acids and
most bases Palletized units contain 20
Ideal Black 100%
DISTRIBUTED BY: APPROVALS: MEMBER OF: Puncture resistant rolls of SPM-3.5H waterproofing
vidual requirements of each con- at the date of warranty issuance, Bituminous Surface 94%
tract. In consideration of the many and any addendums thereto. Under Excellent workability membrane. Each unit is shrink
factors involved, BITEC cannot be no circumstances will BITEC be held NATIONAL Longevity Gray Mineral 85% wrapped in a special polyethyl-
held responsible for the application liable for any damage, whether per-
ROOFING
CONTRACTORS Tan Mineral 57% ene bag for stability. BITEC rec-
ASSOCIATION Spunbond polyester fabric, ommends that units of material
of its products and for conditions sonal injury or property damage, White Mineral 30%
A SS I F I E used as a reinforcement in SPM- be single stacked.
beyond its control. All claims filed which occur during or after the
D
CL Membrane for Roofing Systems
against BITEC warranties will be application of the membrane. U L Classified By
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
3.5H has isotropic mechanical
properties giving the compos-
subject to the provisions set forth
As to an external fire exposure only
SPM-3.5H incorporates a
R-13231
49S8
ite membrane similar mechani- smooth and even application of
cal characteristics in all angu- fine sand to prevent blocking of
lar directions in relation to the rolls and to provide a smooth,
membrane surface. Spunbond acceptable application surface.
polyester fabric imparts the fol- SPM-3.5H can be applied by
lowing properties to the com- using hot asphalt or by using any
posite membrane: BITEC APPROVED ELASTOMERIC
High flexibility COLD PROCESS ADHESIVE.*
CALL 1-800-535-8597 Visit our web site at www.bi-tec.com
(When using cold adhesives, fol-
Manufacturers of Advanced Technology Waterproofing Membranes Puncture resistance
Ask for Manager, Technical Services P.O. Box 497 No. 2 Industrial Park Drive Morrilton, Arkansas 72110 Fax (501) 354-3019 Phone 1-800-535-8597
*Cold adhesive application is not UL Classified.