THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED AS THE BASIS UPON WHICH ROOF COATINGS, INC. dba ARC
ENGAGES IN COMMERCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ITS TERRITORIES AND ANY
JURISDICTION IN ANY COUNTRY WHEREIN THERE IS AN ESTABLISHED UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA EMBASSY.
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Metal Flashing
(See Flashing.) Metal flashing is frequently used as through-wall flashing, cap flashing, counterflashing or gravel stops.
Mineral Granules
opaque, natural, or synthetically colored aggregate commonly used to surface cap sheets, granule-surfaced sheets, and roofing shingles.
Mineral Stabilizer
a fine, water-insoluble inorganic material, used in a mixture with solid or semi-solid bituminous materials.
Mineral-Surfaced Roofing
built-up roofing materials whose top ply consists of a granule-surfaced sheet.
Mineral-Surfaced Sheet
a felt that is coated on one or both sides with asphalt and surfaced with mineral granules.
Modified Bitumen
are composite sheets consisting of a copolymer modified bitumen often reinforced and sometimes surfaced with various types of films, foils, and mats.
Mop-and-Flop
an application procedure in which roofing elements (insulation boards, felt plies, cap sheets, etc.) are initially placed upside down adjacent to their ultimate location, are coated with adhesive, and are then turned over and applied to the substrate.
Mopping
the application of hot bitumen with a mop or mechanical applicator to the substrate or to the felts of a built-up roof membrane. Solid Mopping: a continuous mopping of a surface, leaving no unmopped areas. Spot Mopping: a mopping pattern in which hot bitumen is applied in roughly circular areas, leaving a grid of unmopped, perpendicular bands on the roof. Sprinkle Mopping: a random mopping pattern in which heated bitumen beads are strewn onto the substrate with a brush or mop. Strip Mopping: a mopping pattern in which hot bitumen is applied in parallel bands.
Tapered Edge Strip
a tapered insulation strip used to (1) elevate the roof at the perimeter and at curbs that extend through a roof; (2) provide a gradual transition from one layer of insulation to another.
Tar
a brown or black bituminous material, liquid or semi-solid in consistency, in which the predominating constituents are bitumens obtained as condensates in the processing of coal, petroleum, oil-shale, wood, or other organic materials.
Test Cut
a sample of the roof membrane that is cut from a roof membrane to: (a) determine the weight of the average interply bitumen moppings; (b) diagnose the condition of the existing membrane.
Thermal Conductance (C)
a unit of heat flow that is used for specific thicknesses of material or for materials of combination construction, such as laminated insulation.
Thermal Conductivity (k)
the heat energy that will be transmitted by conduction through 1 square foot of 1 inch thick homogeneous material in one hour when there is a difference of 1 degree Fahrenheit perpendicularly across the two surfaces of the material.
Thermal Insulation
a material applied to reduce the flow of heat.
Thermal Resistance (R)
an index of a material's resistance to heat flow; it is the reciprocal of thermal conductivity (k) or thermal conductance (C).
Thermal Shock
the stress-producing phenomenon resulting from sudden temperature changes in a roof membrane when, for example, a rain shower follows brilliant sunshine.
Through-Wall Flashing
a water-resistant membrane or material assembly extending through a wall and its cavaties, positioned to direct water entering the top of the wall to the exterior.
Tuck Pointing
(1) troweling mortar into a joint after masonry units are laid;
(2) final treatment of joints in cut stonework. Mortar or a putty-like filler is forced into the joint after the stone is set.
Type of Warranties: ARC offers (1) Material Warranty, (2) Material and Labor
Limited Warranty, (3) Joint Warranty, (4) and NDL Warranty and is issued based
upon assumptions.
Used In Accordance With: that ARC specifications and none other is followed
and should any part of the specified system or assembly be omitted (left out)
the warranty is voided and the performance of the system or assembly is unknown.
Vapor Migration
the movement of water vapor from a region of high vapor pressure to a region of lower vapor pressure.
Vapor Retarder
a material designed to restrict the passage of water vapor through a roof or wall.
Vent
an opening designed to convey water vapor or other gas from inside a building or a building component to the atmosphere, thereby relieving vapor pressure.
Vermiculite
an aggregate used in lightweight insulating concrete, formed by the heating and consequent expansion of a micaceous mineral.
ARC will continue to add to this GLOSSARY to bring clarification to questions
that arise from contractor or building owners. The definitions assigned to
clarify questions will be those of ARC and no other. ARC definition to each
question will be the sole interpretation and all parties buying any or part of
ARC products or system agrees to this by purchasing ARC products directly or
indirectly. ARC will not assume or be liable for misrepresentation by
contractors or independent salesperson to buyers, buyer’s agents or
representatives or building owner or its representative or agents.