PHI-2024 Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection- Asphalt ShinglesHistoric New England Specifications
Exterior Preservation Project
Phillips House- Carriage Barn, Salem, MA
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DIVISION 07
THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
SECTION 07 31 13 – ASPHALT SHINGLES
SECTION I – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements
B. Division 01 General Requirements
C. Project Drawings and Photos
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. The extent of asphalt roofing work includes, but is not limited to, the following on one
slope of the main block of the structure (see Project Price Proposal for quantity details):
a. North slope: Remove existing shingles and related roof assembly materials and
install shingles and related roof assembly materials.
B. If subcontractor is used, they must meet bid pre-qualification requirements.
1.3 PRODUCT STORAGE
A. Store shingles off the ground on skids or pallets.
a. Place shingles on skids/ pallets in such a manner as to prevent any damage and/or
breakage.
b. Distribute weight of shingles on skids/ pallets evenly as best as possible.
c. Cover with non-staining, waterproof membrane.
B. Place and stacks skids/ pallets in a safe manner.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Three samples of replacement asphalt shingles.
SECTION II – PRODUCTS
2.1 SHINGLES
A. Match existing.
2.2 SHEATHING
A. Match existing; as needed.
2.3 FASTENERS
Historic New England Specifications
Phillips House—Carriage Barn
Exterior Preservation
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A. Match existing.
2.4 UNDERLAYMENT
A. Match existing.
SECTION III – EXECUTION
3.1 MATERIAL REMOVAL
A. Remove the following roofing materials from the entire roof slope: shingles, fasteners,
and underlayment.
3.2 SHEATHING REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT
A. Assess condition of sheathing in consultation with the Project Manager.
B. Existing sheathing to remain intact as much as possible and only addressed as necessary.
a. Repair loose sheathing and replace deteriorated sheathing.
C. If compromised sheathing is found and repair/ replacement is deemed necessary:
a. If sheathing is loose:
i. Fasten existing sheathing to rafters.
1. Longer screws may be incorporated when conditions necessitate
greater penetration.
b. If sheathing is deteriorated:
i. Cut out damaged material to nearest bearing surface.
ii. Fasten new material to rafters.
iii. Label all new sheathing with “HNE 2025” using a permanent marker.
3.3 LAYING UNDERLAYMENT
A. Install waterproof membrane over sheathing at all junctions as well as in connection with
penetrations.
a. Install the membrane in such a manner that all laps shed water.
i. Side laps must be a minimum of 3.5” and end laps a minimum of 6”.
b. Always work from the low point to the high point of the roof.
c. For ridge/ valley application: Peel the release liner, center the sheet over the ridge/
valley, drape, and press it in place.
i. Work from the center of the ridge/ valley outward in each direction.
3.4 LAYING SHINGLES
A. Install shingles over entire roof slope.
a. Match existing installation technique and details.
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