ASTM International’s Committee on Roofing and Waterproofing will present its top annual award, the Award of Merit, to Tim Kersey of SOPREMA, in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Joe Schwetz, director of technical service for Sika Corporation – Roofing, has received the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Award of Merit for his work with the E60 Committee.
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has partnered with ASTM International to develop Product Category Rules (PCR) for asphalt roofing in North America.
Section 1507.2 of the International Building Code (IBC) covers the requirements for the application of asphalt shingle roof coverings. The section states that asphalt roof coverings shall be applied in accordance with the standards set in this section and the manufacturer’s installation requirements. The following text provides a brief interpretation of these codes.
