TAMKO Tam-Shield Synthetic Underlayment - Manual (Page 2)

TAM‑SHIELD
®
SYNTHETIC
UNDErLAYMENT
PRODUCT DATA
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Corporate 220 West 4th Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801 800-641-4691
Central District 220 West 4th Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801 800-641-4691
Northeast District 4500 Tamko Drive, Frederick, Maryland 21701 800-368-2055
Southeast District 2300 35th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 800-228-2656
Southwest District 7910 South Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75216 800-443-1834
Western District 5300 East 43rd Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80216 800-530-8868
*See Limited Warranty for details. For information regarding a copy of TAMKO's Limited Warranty,
contact your local TAMKO representative, visit us online at tamko.com, or call us at 800-641-4691.
DESCRIPTION
TAm-ShielD SynTheTiC UnDeRlAymenT is a woven synthetic underlayment which
incorporates high strength, skid resistance and tear resistance with the increased coverage
and lightweight properties of synthetic underlayments.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ProPerty test Method tyPical Value
Tear Resistance ASTm D 1970 126 lbf. mD
110 lbf. CD
liquid Water Transmission ASTm D 4869 Pass
Tensile Strength AC 48 Section 4.1 78 lbf/in. mD
53 lbf/in. CD
Pliability AC 48 Section 4.3 Pass
JP68023 08/27/13
IMPORTANT: This product features a skid resistant and tear resistant surface. This feature does not serve as
a substitute for following all proper fall protection procedures in accordance with OShA regulatory require-
ments - including the use of personal fall protection devices when working on a roof. Applicator safety is of
utmost importance.
PRODUCT DATA** 31001770 31001771
Roll Size † 10 square 5 square
(1000 sq.ft.) (500 sq.ft.)
Roll Coverage † † 937.50 sq.ft. 468.75 sq.ft.
(87.10 sq. m.) (43.55 sq. m.)
Roll Dimensions 48" x 250' 48" x 125'
Thickness 6 mil 6 mil
Rolls per 40" × 48" Pallet 30 48
* *All values stated as nominal
† The coverage before overlaps as required by the instructions.
†† When applied according to instructions (excluding side lap).
ADVANTAGES
• light grey surface provides a cooler working surface than traditional felt
• Skid-resistant and tear resistant
• 5- or 10-square roll, lightweight, more coverage per roll than traditional felt underlayments.
• lay lines and cap-nail locations printed on the underlayment for ease of install.
Also includes additional high wind cap nail locations.
• U.l. Prepared Roofing Accessory label
• 25-year limited Warranty*
• miami-Dade County Florida nOA 11-0520.04 expiration Date: 10/04/2015
• iCC-eS eSR-3237
• Florida Building Code Approved Fl14864
USES
TAm-ShielD SynTheTiC UnDeRlAymenT is well-suited for use as an underlayment to
be applied over the deck prior to the installation of the final roof covering. it also provides
secondary protection for shedding water after installation of the roof system.
LIMITATIONS
• membrane must not be applied to damp, frosty or contaminated surfaces.
• membrane installation must be limited to use with roof coverings that do not involve hot
asphalt or coal-tar pitch.