What is replacing ASTM D2178?

Archive of Older Topics Archive - Product Discussions #5
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ASTM has retired the above noted standard for asphalt coated fiber glass plys used in roofing. Does anyone know what standard has replaced this?

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According to the ASTM website
http://www.astm.org/Standard/index.shtml
There is no replacement standard at this time.

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Below is from ASTM:

ASTM WK40928 - “A Negative Vote on a prior ballot requested the inclusion of information relating to laying lines. Unfortunately, due to administrative procedures, the D2178 standard has been withdrawn by ASTM because all negative votes on the revision of this outdated standard had been found persuasive. D2178 must therefore be reinstated as soon as possible in order to prevent it from disappearing from the book of standards. The current ballot item serves this purpose. Only the addition of a new section 7.4 is open for ballot. All other revisions to D2178 will be considered in the next round of ballots or as new business for the task group.”

Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:02-13-2013
Technical Contact: Michael Noone

Item: 012
Ballot: D08 (13-01)
Status: At Society Review

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Thank you Lynn. Hope something will happen soon

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I wouldn’t hold my breath.
They most likely will not replace it.