A Guide to Using ASCE 7-16

For EverGuard® TPO/PVC Roofing Systems

December 2020
 Table of Contents Page
Introduction
About GAF 2
Guide Limitations 2
ASCE 7 2
Important Considerations 3

Step-by-step Procedure 4
Step 1 – Determine the Applicable Building Code 4
Step 2 – Locate Design Wind Uplift Pressures 4
Step 3 – Identify the Design Method Used 5
Step 4 – Apply a Safety Factor 5
Step 5 – Select a Wind Rated Roofing System 5
Step 6 – Determine the Wind Zone Layout 8
Rectangular Roof Plan Examples 9
Non-rectangular Roof Plan Example 12
Courtyard Example 13
Roof Zone 1’ 14
Parapets ≥ 3 feet 14
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Lookup Tables with 0.6h and 0.2h Calculations 14

Application Considerations for Roof Zones 2 and 3 18

Performance-based 18
Prescriptive Enhancement 18
Conventional Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems 19
Method A: Standard Picture Framing 20
Method B: Modified Picture Framing 22
Method C: Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows 24
Method D: Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows 29
Adhered Roofing Systems 34
4 ft. x 8 ft. Boards 35
4 ft. x 4 ft. Boards 39
Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems 43

Appendixes
Appendix A: ASCE 7 Comparison 45
Appendix B: FM 1-29 Prescriptive Enhancements for Perimeters and Corners 48
Appendix C: Roof Zone Layout Examples for a Non-rectangular Roof Plan 53
Conventional Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems Examples 54
Adhered and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems Examples 58

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 Introduction

The purpose of this Guide is to provide fundamental information on code requirements, wind
design, how to navigate ASCE 7-16 when selecting appropriate roofing systems, and
suggestions on roof system application.

Guide Limitations
This Guide is limited to:

● 2016 edition of ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and
Other Structures” (ASCE 7-16).

● Buildings with roof slopes less than 7 degrees (approximately 1½:12 roof slope).

● Building heights less than 60 ft.

● EverGuard® TPO/PVC Roofing Systems that:

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- are conventionally mechanically attached.

- use Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® plates and fasteners.
- are adhered over insulation boards.

About GAF
Founded in 1886, GAF has grown to become North America’s largest manufacturer of
commercial and residential roofing. Professional roofing contractors have long preferred the
rugged, dependable performance that a GAF roof can offer. We are the leading roofing
manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the U.S. A member of
the Standard Industries family of companies, GAF is part of the largest roofing and
waterproofing business in the world. We protect what matters most.
For more information, visit www.gaf.com.

ASCE 7
ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” (ASCE 7) is a consensus
standard developed and maintained by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It describes the
means for determining dead, live, soil, flood, tsunami, snow, rain, atmospheric ice, earthquake,
and wind loads, and their combinations for general structural design.
Three editions of ASCE 7 are used in the U.S., the 2005, 2010 and 2016. The 2016 edition has
several significant changes that affect the wind design of roofing systems.
Roofing systems are considered Components and Cladding (C&C). The design procedures for
C&C are located in Chapter 30, Wind Loads—Components and Cladding (C&C).

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 The following design parameters are used to determine design wind uplift pressures:

● Roof slope (must be less than 7 degrees)

● Building dimensions (width, length and height)
● Basic wind speed, V
● Risk Category (I, II, III or IV)
● Exposure coefficient (B, C or D)
● Topography factor, kzt
● Wind directionality factor, kd
● Ground elevation factor, ke

There are some noteworthy differences between the three ASCE 7 editions and they include: the
wind speed maps, roof zones, enclosure classifications, external pressure coefficients, and the
equation to calculate velocity pressures.

See Appendix A for additional information on the differences between the 2005, 2010 and 2016
editions of ASCE 7.

Important Considerations
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GAF manufactures and sells roofing materials and does not practice architecture or
engineering. GAF is not responsible for the performance of its products when damage to its
products is caused by such things as improper building design, construction flaws, or defects in
workmanship.

The design responsibility remains with the architect, engineer, roofing contractor, or owner.
These guidelines should not be construed as being all-inclusive. Please consult your design
professional for more information.

The guidelines contained herein are for information purposes only, and are not intended as a
substitute for independent evaluation by the building owner or its consultants to determine with
certainty whether a particular roofing system is suitable for a building. GAF makes no
representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the suitability of its roofing systems for
buildings.

Information contained in this Guide is presented in good faith and, to the best of GAF’s
knowledge, does not infringe upon any patents, foreign or domestic.

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 Step-by-step Procedure
The following provides a step-by-step procedure for how to use design wind data to select
appropriate roofing systems and help determine roof zone layouts as prescribed in ASCE 7-16.

Step 1 – Determine the Applicable Building Code

Determine which building code edition is applicable with the authority-having-jurisdiction. The
applicable edition of ASCE 7 will vary by the edition of the International Building Code (IBC), see
below:

IBC Edition Applicable ASCE-7 Edition

2009 ASCE 7-05

2012 ASCE 7-10

2015 ASCE 7-10

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2018 ASCE 7-16

Therefore, ASCE 7-16 is applicable in municipalities that have adopted the 2018 IBC or where it
has been adopted as a local ordinance or amendment.

Step 2 – Locate Design Wind Uplift Pressures

IBC requires “wind design data” be shown on the drawings and/or in the project specifications.
Look for the following information which is required:

● Basic design wind speed, V, and allowable stress design wind speed, Vasd
● Risk Category
● Wind Exposure (wind direction)
● Applicable internal pressure coefficient
● Design wind uplift pressures

Other items that should be addressed on the project documents include:

Components and Claddings: ASCE 7 classifies roofing systems as Components and Cladding
or “C&C.” Therefore, the design wind loads applicable for roofing systems will be labeled as
Components and Cladding or C&C.

Effective Wind Area (EWA) or Tributary Area (TA): This is a term used by ASCE 7 to define
the tributary area for the element or component being considered for wind design. ASCE 7 uses
EWA sizes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 sq. ft. Construction documents may show design
wind loads for some or all of these EWA sizes, but 10 sq. ft. is typically used for roofing systems.

Safety Factor: It is very important to determine if a safety factor was applied to the wind uplift
pressures, because it affects selecting a roofing system. This will be further discussed in Steps 4
and 5.
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 Step 3 – Identify the Design Method Used
There are two design methods in ASCE 7 used to determine design wind loads: Allowable Stress
Design (ASD) and Strength Design. Strength Design is also referred to as Ultimate Design or
LRFD. Designers may use either method, but roof systems are typically designed using ASD.

Keep in mind that the wind speed maps in ASCE 7-16 are based on Ultimate Design and
accordingly, design wind uplift pressures are often calculated and presented as Ultimate Design
values.

Wind load data should be labeled as ASD or Ultimate Design values. If they are not identified,
confirm which method was used. If only Ultimate Design values were provided, they can be
converted to ASD by using a reduction factor of 0.6.

This is expressed as:

ASD value = [Ultimate Design value] x [Reduction Factor = 0.6]

Step 4 – Apply a Safety Factor

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When using the ASD method, it is common engineering practice to apply a "safety factor" to
design wind uplift pressures. A safety factor of 2 is typically recommended. This will determine
design wind uplift resistance loads.

This is expressed as:

Design wind uplift resistance loads = [ASD design wind uplift pressure] x [Safety Factor]

Important note: There are some listing agencies that apply a safety factor to the wind ratings of
tested roofing assemblies. If this is the case, then you do not have to apply a safety factor to the
design wind uplift pressures. See Step 5 for more information.

Step 5 – Select a Wind Rated Roofing System

The primary method for determining a roof system’s wind uplift resistance—aka, capacity—is
through physical testing. The tested wind uplift resistance capacity of a roofing system should
be equal to or greater than the calculated design wind uplift resistance loads.

This is expressed as:

Tested wind uplift resistance capacity ≥ Design wind uplift resistance loads

A roofing system’s tested wind uplift resistance capacity is often referred to as the “wind rating.”

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 Where Can I Find Wind Ratings?
Wind ratings for tested roofing systems can be found in approval listings. These are the most
commonly used listing services:

● FM Approvals - RoofNav
● UL - Product iQ
● SPRI - Directory of Roofing Assemblies (DORA)
● Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - FBC Product Approvals
● Miami-Dade County - Product Control Approvals Listings
● Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) - Product Evaluation Index

Each of the approval listings use different ways to identify and label the wind ratings, see the
table below for a summary:

Listing Service Roof System Identifier Wind Rating Term

FM’s RoofNav “RoofNav Assembly” Number Wind Uplift

UL’s Product iQ “TGIK” Number Uplift Resistance

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SPRI’s DORA “ID” Number Tested Wind Uplift Load Capacity

FBC Product Approvals “FL” Number Maximum Design Pressure (MDP)

Miami-Dade County “Notice of Acceptance (NOA)” Maximum Design Pressure (MDP)

Product Control Approvals Number

TDI Product Evaluation “RC Report” Number Maximum Design Pressure (MDP)
Index

What About the Safety Factor?

There is one significant difference among the approval listings, as mentioned in Step 4. Several
of the listings apply a safety factor to their wind ratings. In other words, they take the tested wind
resistance capacity for a roofing system and divide it by two to get the wind rating.

RoofNav, UL Product iQ and DORA DO NOT apply the safety factor to their wind ratings. So you
need to apply a safety factor to the design wind uplift pressures when using these listing
services to choose roofing systems.

FBC Product Approvals, Miami-Dade County Product Control Approvals and TDI Product
Evaluation Index, DO apply the safety factor to their wind ratings. So, you do not apply a safety
factor to the design wind uplift pressures when using these listing services to choose roofing
systems.

Therefore, the use of a safety factor with design wind uplift pressure calculations depends on
which listing service is used.

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 Below is a summary of the listing services and where to address the safety factor (SF).

Wind Rating Apply SF to the Design

Listing Service
Includes SF? Wind Uplift Pressures?
FM’s RoofNav No Yes
UL’s Product iQ No Yes
SPRI’s DORA No Yes
FBC Product Approvals Yes No
Miami-Dade County Product Control Approvals Yes No
TDI Product Evaluation Index Yes No

Clarification on FM Global’s RoofNav

FM Global’s RoofNav is used primarily for:

● Finding Wind Uplift Ratings for roofing systems

● Determine design wind uplift loads (necessary for FM-insured buildings)
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Wind uplift ratings: Wind uplift ratings for roofing systems are determined by physical testing per
FM 4474. The ratings of 1-60, 1-75, 1-90, etc. do not have a safety factor built in. For example, a
1-60 rating means the roof failed in testing somewhere between 60 to 74 psf.

RoofNav Ratings Calculator: The Ratings Calculator determines design wind pressures per
LPDS 1-28.
The Ratings Calculator applies the safety factor to the wind pressures when choosing the Wind
Uplift Ratings, see below for an example from RoofNav.

Please keep in mind that the wind pressures determined by the Ratings Calculator may not
meet building code requirements.

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 Step 6 – Determine the Roof Zone Layout
A major change in ASCE 7-16 is the configuration and layout of the roof zones for building
heights that are 60 ft. or less, see Figure 1.
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Figure 1: ASCE 7-16’s Roof Zone Layout with Roof Zones 1’, 1, 2 and 3.

The dimensions of Roof Zones 1, 2 and 3 are based on a building’s height and are determined as
follows:

● Zone 3: This is the corner zone and it is “L-shaped.” The length is 60 percent of the building
height and the width is 20 percent of the building height.

● Zone 2: This is the perimeter zone and has a width equal to 60 percent of the building height.

● Zone 1: This is the “exterior” field zone and has a width equal to 60 percent of the building
height.

● Zone 1’: This the “interior” field zone and it is the remaining area left on the roof. It is important
to note that Roof Zone 1’ may not always exist.

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 For simple rectangular roof plans, ASCE 7-16 describes four possible scenarios for roof zone
layout and it depends on the ratios of the building’s width and length dimensions to the roof
height, see Figure 2.
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Figure 2: Four possible scenarios for roof zones depending on the ratios of plan dimensions to
the roof height.

Rectangular Roof Plan Examples

To illustrate how the roof zone layout will vary on a rectangular roof plan with actual dimensions,
the following are examples for a 100 ft. by 200 ft. building at heights of 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft.

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 Example: 15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
0.2h = 3 ft.
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Example: 30 ft. building

0.6h = 18 ft.
0.2h = 6 ft.

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 Example: 45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
0.2h = 9 ft.
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Example: 60 ft. building

0.6h = 36 ft.
0.2h = 12 ft.

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 Non-rectangular Roof Plan Examples
Many roofs are not simple rectangles. Figure 2 is a roof plan with different corner conditions that
may be encountered. Note that Zone 3 does not need to be applied at:

● Inside corners
● Outside corners where there is an offset with a distance ≤ 0.6h
● Outside corners where the angle is ≥ 135°
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Figure 2: Example of a roof plan with different corner conditions.

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 Courtyard Example
Perimeter and corner zones are treated the same with courtyards. See Figure 3 for an example
of a building with a courtyard.
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Figure 3: Example of perimeter and corner zones at a courtyard.

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 Roof Zone 1’ (interior field)
Roof Zone 1’ is not going to exist on every roof. For example, Figure 4 illustrates how Zone 1’ will
change—and eventually go away—by altering the height of a 100 ft. by 200 ft. building.
Likewise, Figure 5 illustrates how changing the building’s width while keeping the height the
same, also affects Zone 1’.

If Zone 1’ is relatively small, a practical approach is to use the same roofing system attachment
as Zone 1 (exterior field). This is acceptable and would be conservative, while simplifying the
layout.

Parapets ≥ 3 feet
If a building has a parapet or wall that is 3 ft. or higher and it is provided around the perimeter of
a roof zone, Zone 3 (corners) can be treated as Zone 2 (perimeter). See Figure 6 for examples of
100 ft. by 200 ft. building at heights of 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft.

Lookup Tables with 0.6h and 0.2h Calculations

The tables below can be used as an easy reference to determine the 0.6h and 0.2h dimensions
for buildings with heights from 15 to 60 ft.
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Figure 4: Example of a 100 ft. by 200 ft. building at heights of 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft.

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Figure 5: Example of a 30 ft. high building with widths of 100, 60 and 30 ft.

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Figure 6: Example of 100 ft. by 200 ft. building with parapets ≥ 3 ft.,
at heights of 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft.

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 Application Considerations for Roof Zones 2 and 3
ASCE 7-16 is significantly impacting how roof design has been traditionally done. You will notice
that there will be an increase in the amount of adhesive or fasteners used for roofing systems
because:

● Design wind uplift pressures have increased for all roof zones.
● The size of perimeter zones are larger than with ASCE 7-05 and ASCE 7-10.

There are two ways to address perimeter (Zone 2) and corner (Zone 3) zones:

● Performance-based
● Prescriptive enhancement

Performance-based
This approach is where you select a roofing system with a wind uplift rating that is applicable for
Zones 1’, 1, 2 and 3. This is the most reliable method to ensure building code compliance. This
approach includes:
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● Using a combination of multiple wind ratings that are applicable for the respective roof zone,
or
● Using a roof system throughout the entire roof area that has a wind rating adequate for
Zone 3 (or Zone 2 if there is a parapet ≥ 3 ft.).

Prescriptive Enhancement
This approach originates from FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29, “Roof Deck
Securement and Above-Deck Roof Components” (FM 1-29) and is a widely accepted practice.
See Appendix B for additional information on FM 1-29.

The Zone 2 and 3 enhancements should be extrapolations based on Zone 1 and not Zone 1’.

Important note: It should be verified if the prescriptive enhancement method is acceptable with
the authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ).

This Guide offers assistance with EverGuard® TPO/PVC Roofing Systems that:
● are conventionally mechanically attached.
● are adhered over insulation boards.
● use Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® plates and fasteners.

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 Conventional Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems
The following are suggested installation methods to approach perimeter and corner zones with
conventional mechanically attached roofing systems for buildings less than 60 ft. in height:

● Method A – Standard Picture Framing

● Method B – Modified Picture Framing
● Method C – Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows
● Method D – Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

Important Note!
FM 1-29 was updated in February 2020. The Data Sheet revised the parameters for fastener row
spacing used in the perimeter and corner zones. The installation methods shown in the previous
edition of this Guide followed the earlier version of FM 1-29.

The changes to FM 1-29 are as follows:

● Perimeters (Zone 2): the distance between fastener rows is no more than 67% of the row
spacing needed for the wind uplift resistance rating for Zone 1, or one row of intermediate
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fasteners.

● Corners (Zone 3): the distance between fastener rows is no more than 50% of the row
spacing needed for the wind uplift resistance rating for Zone 1, or one row of intermediate
fasteners.

Therefore, the row spacing in the corner zones can be the same as in the perimeter zones for
conventional mechanically attached roof systems. The roof layouts in this Guide reflect this
change to FM 1-29.

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 Method A – Standard Picture Framing

Standard picture framing is using the appropriate fastening pattern for Zone 1 and then
applying half sheets around the building’s perimeter. Historically, this typically meant one or two
rows of half sheets. Due to the changes in ASCE 7-16, a significant increase in the number of
half-sheet rows will be noticed with taller buildings.

Installation Considerations:

● For roofing contractors accustomed with picture framing, this doesn’t deviate from what
they are familiar with.
● This method results in a double-layer of membrane at corner zones which is substantial
with taller buildings. It is suggested that this method be limited to buildings needing only
two rows of half sheets. For example, buildings up to 16 ft. tall when using 10 ft. and 5 ft.
sheets and 19 ft. tall when using 12 ft. and 6 ft. sheets.
● For the half sheets installed parallel to steel deck flutes, the fasteners are located along
the length of a single flange in the steel deck. It is preferable, or may be required, that the
fastener rows run perpendicular to the steel deck flutes.
● Consider treating Zone 1’ as Zone 1. This will simplify the roof zone layout by only having
one “field” zone.
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Important note: If the project is an FM Global insured building, the requirements must be
acceptable to their field engineering staff. See Appendix B for additional information from FM
1-29 regarding mechanically attached roofing systems.

The following tables summarize the number of rows of half-sheets that may be needed:

10 ft. wide sheets 12 ft. wide sheets

Number of rows Number of rows

Bldg. height, h 5 ft. wide sheets Bldg. height, h 6 ft. wide sheets

15 to 16 ft. 2 rows 15 to 19 ft. 2 rows

17 to 23 ft. 3 rows 20 to 29 ft. 3 rows

24 to 31 ft. 4 rows 30 to 46 ft. 4 rows

32 to 38 ft. 5 rows 47 to 55 ft. 5 rows

39 to 46 ft. 6 rows 56 to 60 ft. 6 rows

47 to 53 ft. 7 rows

54 to 60 ft. 8 rows

Following is an example for a 15 ft. tall building using 10 ft. and 5 ft. wide rolls.

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 Method A – Standard Picture Framing

15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
10 ft. and 5 ft. sheets
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 Method B – Modified Picture Framing

This method is similar to standard picture framing. The appropriate fastening pattern for Zone 1
is used, however, one set of half sheet rows is stopped at the leading edge of the opposing rows
of half sheets.

Installation Considerations:

● This method avoids having a double layer of membrane in corner areas.

● For the half sheets installed parallel to steel deck flutes, the fasteners are located along the
length of a single flange in the steel deck. It is preferable, or may be required, that the
fastener rows run perpendicular to the steel deck flutes.
● Consider treating Zone 1’ as Zone 1. This will simplify the roof zone layout by only having one
“field” zone.

Important note: If the project is an FM Global insured building, the requirements must be
acceptable to their field engineering staff. See Appendix B for additional information from FM
1-29 regarding mechanically attached roofing systems.
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The following tables summarize the number of rows of half-sheets that may be needed:

10 ft. wide sheets 12 ft. wide sheets

Number of rows Number of rows

Bldg. height, h 5 ft. wide sheets Bldg. height, h 6 ft. wide sheets

15 to 16 ft. 2 rows 15 to 19 ft. 2 rows

17 to 23 ft. 3 rows 20 to 29 ft. 3 rows

24 to 31 ft. 4 rows 30 to 46 ft. 4 rows

32 to 38 ft. 5 rows 47 to 55 ft. 5 rows

39 to 46 ft. 6 rows 56 to 60 ft. 6 rows

47 to 53 ft. 7 rows

54 to 60 ft. 8 rows

Following is an example for a 30 ft. tall building using 10 ft. and 5 ft. wide rolls.

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 Method B – Modified Picture Framing

30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
10 ft. and 5 ft. sheets
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 Method C – Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows
This method is similar to Method B, where the appropriate fastening pattern for Zone 1 is used;
except the half sheets are just installed where they are perpendicular to steel deck flutes. In the
perimeter zones (Zone 2) without half sheets, intermediate rows of fasteners are used. The
intermediate rows may be fasteners that are stripped in (a.k.a., fingers), or Drill-TecTM
RhinoBond® plates and fasteners.

Installation Considerations:

● This method avoids having a double layer of membrane in corner areas.

● This eliminates the placement of fasteners along the length of a single flange in the steel
deck.
● Consider treating Zone 1’ as Zone 1. This will simplify the roof zone layout by only having one
“field” zone.

Important note: If the project is an FM Global insured building, the requirements must be
acceptable to their field engineering staff. See Appendix B for additional information from FM
1-29 regarding mechanically attached roofing systems.
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The following tables summarize the number of rows of half-sheets that may be needed:

10 ft. wide sheets 12 ft. wide sheets

Number of rows Number of rows

Bldg. height, h 5 ft. wide sheets Bldg. height, h 6 ft. wide sheets

15 to 16 ft. 2 rows 15 to 19 ft. 2 rows

17 to 23 ft. 3 rows 20 to 29 ft. 3 rows

24 to 31 ft. 4 rows 30 to 46 ft. 4 rows

32 to 38 ft. 5 rows 47 to 55 ft. 5 rows

39 to 46 ft. 6 rows 56 to 60 ft. 6 rows

47 to 53 ft. 7 rows

54 to 60 ft. 8 rows

The examples on the following pages are for 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft. tall buildings using 10 ft. and 5
ft. sheets.

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 Method C – Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
10 ft. and 5 ft. sheets
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 Method C – Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
10 ft. and 5 ft. sheets
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 Method C – Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
10 ft. and 5 ft. sheets
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 Method C – Full Size and Half Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

60 ft. building
0.6h = 36 ft.
10 ft. and 5 ft. sheets
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 Method D – Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows
This method uses full size membrane sheets for the entire roof area. The appropriate fastening
pattern for Zone 1 is used and intermediate rows of fasteners are used in perimeter zones (Zone
2). The intermediate rows may be fasteners that are stripped in (a.k.a., fingers), or Drill-TecTM
RhinoBond® plates and fasteners.

Installation Considerations:

● This method avoids using half sheets.

● This eliminates the placement of fasteners along the length of a single flange in the steel
deck.
● Consider treating Zone 1’ as Zone 1. This will simplify the roof zone layout by only having
one “field” zone.

Important note: If the project is an FM Global insured building, the requirements must be
acceptable to their field engineering staff. See Appendix B for additional information from FM
1-29 regarding mechanically attached roofing systems.

The examples on the following pages are for 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft. tall buildings using 10 ft. sheets.
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 Method D – Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
10 ft. sheets
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 Method D – Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
10 ft. sheets
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 Method D – Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
10 ft. sheets
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 Method D – Full Size Sheets with Intermediate Fastener Rows

60 ft. building
0.6h = 36 ft.
10 ft. sheets
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 Adhered Roof Membranes Installed Over Insulation Boards
For relatively low wind-pressure designs, prescriptive enhancements may be used with adhered
roof membranes. This approach has limitations, but is acceptable where one of the following
conditions is met:

● The NEEDED wind rating in Zone 1 is 90 psf or less.

● The roof is in a non-tropical cyclone-prone region where the design wind speed does not
exceed 90 mph and the roof height does not exceed 75 ft. in Surface Roughness Exposure
(SRE) B or C. For partially enclosed buildings in SRE D, roof height is limited to 30 ft.

Installation Considerations:

● If a portion of an insulation board extends into another zone, it must use the higher fastening
pattern.
● Consider treating Zone 1’ as Zone 1. This will simplify the roof zone layout by only having one
“field” zone.

Important note: If the project is an FM Global insured building, the requirements must be
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acceptable to their field engineering staff. See Appendix B for additional information from FM
1-29 regarding adhered roofing systems.

The following are suggested methods to approach perimeter and corner zones with the
following insulation board sizes for buildings less than 60 ft. in height:

● 4 ft. x 8 ft. Boards

● 4 ft. x 4 ft. Boards

The examples on the following pages are for 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft. tall buildings.

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 4 ft. x 8 ft. Boards
15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
0.2h = 3 ft.
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 4 ft. x 8 ft. Boards
30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
0.2h = 6 ft.
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 4 ft. x 8 ft. Boards
45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
0.2h = 9 ft.
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 4 ft. x 8 ft. Boards
60 ft. building
0.6h = 36 ft.
0.2h = 12 ft.
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 4 ft. x 4 ft. Boards
15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
0.2h = 3 ft.
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 4 ft. x 4 ft. Boards
30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
0.2h = 6 ft.
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 4 ft. x 4 ft. Boards
45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
0.2h = 9 ft.
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 4 ft. x 4 ft. Boards
60 ft. building
0.6h = 36 ft.
0.2h = 12 ft.
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 Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® Attachment Roofing Systems
For Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® roofing systems, corner and perimeter zones will be treated in the
same manner as with adhered roof membranes installed over insulation boards.

Follow the fastening patterns found in the Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® Attachment System Overview
& General Requirements Manual. Make sure to use Zone 1—not Zone 1’—as the basis for the
field zone.

Installation Considerations:

● With this method, the L-shaped corner zones (Zone 3) should be followed. This is because the
fastening pattern is based on fasteners per board and not fastener row spacing.
● If a portion of an insulation board extends into another zone, it must use the higher fastening
pattern.
● Consider treating Zone 1’ as Zone 1. This will simplify the roof zone layout by only having one
“field” zone.

Important note: If the project is an FM Global insured building, the requirements must be
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acceptable to their field engineering staff. See Appendix B for additional information from FM
1-29 regarding adhered roofing systems.

Following is an example for a 30 ft. tall building using Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® attachment system.

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30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
0.2h = 6 ft.
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 Appendix A: ASCE 7 Comparison
There are some noteworthy differences between the three ASCE 7 editions and they include: the
wind speed maps, roof zones, enclosure classifications, external pressure coefficients, and the
equation to calculate velocity pressures.

Wind Speed Maps

ASCE 7-05 ASCE 7-10 ASCE 7-16

Maps One map for Three maps for contiguous US Four maps for contiguous US
contiguous US and Alaska: and Alaska:
and Alaska ● Category I buildings ● Category I buildings
● Category II buildings ● Category II buildings
● Category III and IV buildings ● Category III buildings
● Category IV buildings

Additional wind speed maps for

Hawaii.
Design Wind speeds Wind speeds based on Wind speeds based on
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Method based on determining Ultimate (Strength) determining Ultimate (Strength)

determining Design pressures. Design pressures.
ASD pressures.

Roof Zones
ASCE 7-05 and ASCE 7-10 have three roof zones: field, perimeter and corner. ASCE 7-16 added
another zone and it presents the potential to have four roof zones: interior, field, perimeter and
corner. The calculations to determine the zone dimensions also changed, see table below:

ASCE Edition Zones Zone Dimensions

ASCE 7-05 Zone 1 (field) Zones 2 and 3: The smaller of 10% of least horizontal
and Zone 2 (perimeter) dimension or 0.4h; but not less than 4% of least horizontal
ASCE 7-10 dimension; or 3 feet.
Zone 3 (corner)
ASCE 7-16 Zone 1’ (interior) Zones 1 and 2: Width is 60% of building height.
Zone 1 (field)
Zone 2 (perimeter) Zone 3: “L-shaped” with the width being 20% of building
Zone 3 (corner) height and length is 60% of building height.

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 Variables used to Determine Wind Uplift Pressures
The formula to determine design wind uplift pressures (p) is:

p = qh [(GCp) − (GCpi)]

where:

qh = velocity pressure
GCp = external pressure coefficient
GCpi = internal pressure coefficient

Comparing ASCE 7-05, ASCE 7-10 and ASCE 7-16, there are differences to the three variables
and they are explained below.

Velocity pressure (qh): This is determined by an equation which has changed slightly with each
edition of ASCE 7.

ASCE 7-05 Velocity Pressure Equation

qh = 0.00256 (Kz)(Kzt) (Kd) (V2)(I)

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Where:
qh = velocity pressure at mean roof height
Kz = exposure coefficient based on exposure and height
Kzt = topography factor
Kd = wind directionality factor
V = basic wind speed for the location
I = Importance Factor (based on Occupancy Category)

ASCE 7-10 Velocity Pressure Equation

qh = 0.00256 (Kz)(Kzt) (Kd) (V2)

The Importance Factor (I) was removed from the equation because the three wind maps in
ASCE 7-10 take into account the Risk Category. Therefore, what was considered the
“Importance Factor” is addressed by the wind speeds in each map.

ASCE 7-16 Velocity Pressure Equation

qh = 0.00256 (Kz)(Kzt) (Kd) (Ke) (V2)

A ground elevation factor (Ke) was added to adjust for air density at higher elevations. It is
permitted by ASCE 7-16 to be 1.0 for all locations. Using 1.0 is most conservative.

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 External Pressure Coefficient (GCp): The external pressure coefficient values are based on
roof zones and the appropriate “effective wind area.” Effective wind area is the tributary area for
the element being considered, and 10 sq. ft. is typically used for roof systems.

The external pressure coefficients values were the same in 2005 and 2010, but were increased
in ASCE 7-16, see table below:

ASCE 7-05 and

Zone ASCE 7-16
ASCE 7-10

Zone 1’ (interior field) n/a -0.9

Zone 1 (exterior field) -1.0 -1.7

Zone 2 (perimeter) -1.8 -2.3

Zone 3 (corner) -2.3 -3.2

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Internal Pressure Coefficient (GCpi ): The internal pressure coefficient value is determined by
the “Enclosure Classification” of a building. This factor relates to the possibility that a building will
become internally pressurized during a wind event.

The enclosure classifications were the same in 2005 and 2010, but ASCE 7-16 added a “Partially
Open” category. See table below:

ASCE 7-05 and

Enclosure Classification ASCE 7-16
ASCE 7-10

Enclosed - 0.18 - 0.18

Partially Enclosed - 0.55 - 0.55

Open 0.0 0.0

Partially Open n/a - 0.18

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 Appendix B: FM 1-29 Prescriptive Enhancements for Perimeters and
Corners
This appendix contains excerpts from FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29,
“Roof Deck Securement and Above-Deck Roof Components” (FM 1-29) on their prescriptive
enhancements for Zones 2 and 3 regarding:

● Mechanically attached and Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® attached single-ply roof membranes

● Adhered roof membranes installed over insulation boards

Mechanically Attached and Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® Single-ply Roof

Membranes
The information below is limited to mechanically attached single-ply roof membranes installed
over cementitious panel, wood and steel decks. Please refer to FM 1-29 for additional
requirements and information.

FM 1-29 has the following parameters for permitting prescriptive enhancement:

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● The rows of roof cover fasteners should run perpendicular to the steel deck ribs, and the
deck should be designed to resist the design wind pressure applied at the roof cover
fastener row spacing.
● The Zone 2 and 3 enhancements should be extrapolations based on Zone 1 and not
Zone 1’.

The following section from FM 1-29 is specific to conventional mechanically attached and
Drill-Tec™ RhinoBond® attached (point-attached) single-ply membranes:

“2.2.10.11 Mechanically Fastened Single-Ply (MFSP) Membrane Covers: Design

Recommendations

This section is applicable to both in-seam and point-attached single-ply roof membranes.

2.2.10.11.1 Install a roof system in Zone 2 and Zone 3 using one of the following options:

A. Enhance FM Approved MFSP roof covers in Zone 2 and Zone 3 in a

performance-based manner as follows:

1. Reduce the distance between rows of roof cover fasteners and stress plates or
batten bars in Zone 2 and Zone 3 by dividing by the ratio of the required rating for
the respective zone to Zone 1. […]

B. Prescriptively enhance FM Approved MFSP roof covers in Zone 2 and Zone 3 by

reducing the distance between rows of roof cover fasteners and stress plates or
batten bars using one of the following options, as applicable:

1. Zone 2: For single-plies fastened in rows, ensure the distance between rows is no
more than 67% of the FM Approved spacing for the needed wind uplift resistance
rating, or one row of intermediate fasteners is provided in between (See Example
2.)
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 2. Zone 3: For single-plies fastened in rows, the distance between rows is no more
than 50% of the FM Approved spacing for the needed wind uplift resistance
rating, or one row of intermediate fasteners is provided in between.

NOTE: Intermediate securement for single-plies fastened in rows may be

provided by installing intermediate fastener rows over the roof cover and
providing a seal strip over it, or by pre-fastening an FM Approved intermediate
bonding strip in its center and adhering the underside of the roof cover to the top
of both sides of the bonding strip.

3. Zone 2: For point-attached single-plies, decrease the spacing between fastener

points in one or both directions. Ensure total tributary area to each fastener is no
more than 67% of the FM Approved spacing. (See Example 3.)

4. Zone 3: For point-attached single-plies, decrease the spacing between fastener

points in one or both directions. Ensure total tributary area to each fastener is no
more than 50% of the FM Approved spacing. (See Example 3.)

Increased fastening density for single-ply membranes is obtained by using narrower

sheets, underside securement methods, or through-fastening covered by seal strips.
Fastening increase is not obtained by increasing the number of fasteners along each row,
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unless substantiated by FM Approval. Increased securement by reducing the distance

between rows is recommended as it also reduces deck bending stress and provides better
load distribution to the deck securement.”

Adhered Single-ply Roof Membranes Installed Over Insulation Boards

The following excerpts are taken from FM 1-29 and are applicable for above-deck roof
components used in adhered membrane roofing systems, over all roof decks except lightweight
insulating concrete (LWIC) decks:

“2.2.10.1 Wind Uplift Resistance

2.2.10.1.1 Provide one of the following options to secure Zones 2 and 3:

A. Use a roof system with an FM Approval wind uplift rating that is acceptable for Zones
1’, 1, 2, and 3 per the Ratings Calculator of RoofNav or DS 1-28. That could entail
using a system throughout the entire roof that had a wind rating adequate for Zone 3,
or using a system that has a varied fastener spacing and multiple wind ratings that
are adequate for the respective roof zone.

B. Use the appropriate prescriptive recommendation noted in Section 2.2.10.1.2.

In either case, ensure any whole or partial insulation board or roof cover/base sheet width
(when the roll is parallel to the building edge) that falls within the calculated Zone 1, Zone 2,
or Zone 3 area has the increased securement applied over the entire board or roof
cover/base sheet width.

2.2.10.1.2 Use prescriptive enhancements for Zone 2 and Zone 3 (for all deck types) where
roof covers are adhered to some combination of insulation or cover board as long as one of
the following conditions applies:

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 A. The recommended Zone 1 rating needed per DS 1-28 in any location does not
exceed Class 1-90 (3.6 kPa), or

B. The building is in a non-tropical cyclone-prone region (see Appendix A) and the

recommended Zone 1 rating per DS 1-28 does not exceed Class 1-105 (4.3 kPa).

2.2.10.1.2.1 For either of the above conditions, increase the securement over the FM
Approved Zone 1 rating as follows:

A. For assemblies using insulation fasteners, enhance the fastening as follows:

1. Increase the number of fasteners per board by 50% minimum in Zone 2, but at
least one fastener per 2 ft2 (1 per 0.19 m2). It is not necessary to install fasteners
closer than one per 1 ft2 (1 per 0.09 m2).

2. Install one fastener per 1 ft2 (1 per 0.09 m2) in Zone 3.

3. Round up to the next whole number of fasteners, if necessary

B. For components adhered with adhesives applied in ribbons, spots, etc., reduce the
spacing between ribbons or spots over the FM Approved spacing for the given wind
rating as noted below (round down to a dimension that is practical with respect to
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board sizes, applicators, etc.):

1. In Zone 2, not more than 67% of the Zone 1 spacing between rows, or area.

2. In Zone 3, not more than 50% of the Zone 1 spacing between rows, or area.

Note: If the FM Approval wind rating already meets the higher criteria for Zone 2 or Zone 3,
no further reduction is needed in those areas.”

The following is applicable to multi-ply roof covers with mechanically attached base sheets:

“2.2.10.14 Multi-Ply Roof Covers with Mechanically Attached Base Sheets: Fastener
Installation Recommendations

2.2.10.14.1 Enhance the securement for FM Approved base sheets using one of the following
methods:

A. Use an assembly that has a wind rating that is FM Approved for the required Zone 3
rating, or FM Approved systems that have adequate wind ratings for the respective
Zones.

B. Reduce the spacing between rows of fasteners by using one intermediate row in Zone
2 and Zone 3.

C. Reduce the area per fastener to no more than 67% of the FM Approved spacing in
Zone 2, and no more than 50% of the FM Approved spacing in Zone 3.

2.2.10.14.2 Install fasteners that engage lightweight insulating concrete (LWIC) no closer
than 4 in. (100 mm) on center to avoid cracking the LWIC.

2.2.10.14.4 The above-deck portion of FM Approved roof assemblies may be used for the
securement of mechanically fastened base sheets over non-FM Approved roof decks, such

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from the deck is adequate for the rated pressure and area proposed…”
The following is from Section 3.1.6-Wind Uplift and also applies to adhered roof covers installed
over insulation boards:

“The 2019 revision of Data Sheet 1-28 and 1-29 introduced a new interior roof zone, Zone 1’,
and altered the shape of the former perimeter and corner, now referred to as Zone 2 and
Zone 3. Refer to Data Sheet 1-28, Section 3.2.2 for a visual representations of roof zones.

Zone 1’:

Roof Zone 1’ is not present on all buildings. It is located on buildings within stated
parameters of roof slope, building size, and orientation as specified within Data Sheet 1-28.
For buildings that do not include Zone 1’, the entire roof area inboard of Zone 2 and Zone 3
is Zone 1. For buildings that include Zone 1’, Zone 1’ is the inboard roof area of a narrow,
rectangular, perimeter strip-shaped Zone 1, where Zone 1 is located immediately inboard of
Zone 2 and Zone 3. Due to significant differences in the required wind uplift pressures
resistance between Zone 1’ and other roof zones, there are limited options with regard to
roof deck securement and above-deck roof components in Zone 1’ relative to other Zones.
It is acceptable to use the same construction in Zone 1’ as used in Zone 1. This is a
conservative approach regarding wind uplift resistance. The other option for Zone 1’ is to
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treat it completely separately from the other roof zones. In this scenario, the wind uplift
pressure for Zone 1’ is determined from Data Sheet 1-28 and guidance is followed for Zone
1 from Data Sheet 1-29 using the wind uplift pressure for Zone 1’ within the location of Zone
1’ on the roof only. (For example, if a wind rating of 60 psf is required for Zone 1’, follow all
guidance in the data sheets stated for Zone 1 at a rating of 60 psf for roof deck securement
and above-deck roof components in the Zone 1’ area of the roof. Then, for Zones 1, 2 and 3
of the roof, follow guidance as stated at the appropriate pressures for the respective zone.)
NOTE: There is no relationship between Zone 1’ and other zones for prescriptive
enhancement recommendations. Subsequently, for roof deck securement and above deck
roof components in Zones 1, 2 and 3, guidance should be followed as stated in those areas.

Zone 2 and Zone 3:

To compensate for increased pressures in Zone 2 and Zone 3, special roof deck and
above-deck component fastening is recommended. To provide adequate resistance for
these higher wind pressure areas, one of the following can be done:

A. A roof system that is wind rated for Zones 1’, 1, 2, and 3 may be used. This could
consist of the same system throughout, or a higher-rated system requiring more
fasteners could be provided for Zone 2 and Zone 3. There are many FM Approved
assemblies for use on concrete deck, and some assemblies for use on steel deck (with
mechanically fastened covers or roofs adhered to dense cover boards), that are rated
for several hundred psf.

B. A mechanically fastened cover may be used, with a reduced fastener row spacing in
Zone 2 and Zone 3.

C. For relatively low wind-pressure designs, prescriptive enhancements may be used,

consisting of providing additional insulation fasteners in Zone 2 and Zone 3 for
adhered roof covers. This approach has limitations (described below), but is
acceptable where one of the following conditions is met:

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 1. The NEEDED wind rating in Zone 1 is 90 psf (4.3 kPa) or less.

2. The roof is in a non-tropical cyclone-prone region where the design wind speed
does not exceed 90 mph (40 m/s) and the roof height does not exceed 75 ft (23 m)
in Surface Roughness Exposure (SRE) B or C. For partially enclosed buildings in
SRE D, roof height is limited to 30 ft (9.1 m).

Except where otherwise noted, it is not necessary to actually calculate the increased
pressure. The increased fastening recommended for these areas is sufficient to resist these
forces.

Prescriptive enhancements, such as providing additional insulation fasteners for adhered

roof covers, will usually increase wind resistance. However, there is a practical limit to the
additional wind resistance that can be achieved, as well as the reduction in area per
fastener. Insulation fastener spacing less than 1 ft2 (1 per 0.1 m2) becomes impractical and
yields diminishing returns on wind uplift resistance because ultimately the roof cover may
peel off the insulation, the roof insulation facer may delaminate, or the insulation or cover
board itself may delaminate.

Even with a fastener spacing equal to or slightly greater than 1 ft2 (1 per 0.1 m2), the
maximum wind resistance rating may be between 150 and 195 psf (7.2 and 9.3 kPa),
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depending on the type of roof cover and insulation or topping board it is adhered to. Where
higher wind ratings are needed for steel deck roofs in Zone 2 and Zone 3, higher wind uplift
resistance can be achieved by using mechanically attached base plies or mechanically
attached single-ply membranes because they are dependent on the resistance of the
interaction of the fastener stress plate and the membrane, or the pullout of the screw from
the deck, not the insulation board.”

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 Appendix C: Roof Zone Layout Examples for a Non-rectangular Roof Plan

This appendix contains examples of roof zone layouts for a non-rectangular roof plan using:

● Conventional mechanically attached roofing systems

● Adhered roof membranes over insulation boards and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® roofing
systems

Conventional Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems

As previously mentioned in this guide, corner zones (Zone 3), may be treated as perimeter zones
(Zone 2) when it comes to fastener row spacing in conventional mechanically attached roof
systems. This treatment is based on changes to FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet
1-29, “Roof Deck Securement and Above-Deck Roof Components” (FM 1-29). FM 1-29 was
updated in February 2020. The Data Sheet includes revised parameters for fastener row
spacing used in perimeter and corner zones.

For corners (Zone 3), the February update specifies that the distance between fastener rows be
no more than 50% of the row spacing needed for the wind uplift resistance rating for Zone 1, or
one row of intermediate fasteners. Therefore, the row spacing in the corner zones can be the
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same as in the perimeter zones.

Accordingly, the roof zone layouts for conventional mechanically attached roofing systems do
not show corner zones (Zone 3).

Adhered and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems

However, roof zone layout is different for adhered roof membranes over insulation boards and
Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® roofing systems, because the fastening pattern is based on the number
of fasteners per insulation board, not fastener row spacing. For these roof systems, the corner
zones (Zone 3) are shown in the roof zone layouts.

The examples on the following pages are for 15, 30, 45 and 60 ft. tall buildings illustrating the roof
zone layouts for:

● conventional mechanically attached roofing systems

● adhered roof membranes over insulation boards and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® roofing systems

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Example: 15 ft. building
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 Conventional mechanically attached roof systems
Example: 30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
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 Conventional mechanically attached roof systems
Example: 45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
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 Conventional mechanically attached roof systems
Example: 60 ft. building
0.6h = 36 ft.
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 Adhered and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems
Example: 15 ft. building
0.6h = 9 ft.
0.2h = 3 ft.
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 Adhered and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems
Example: 30 ft. building
0.6h = 18 ft.
0.2h = 6 ft.
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 Adhered and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems
Example: 45 ft. building
0.6h = 27 ft.
0.2h = 9 ft.
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 Adhered and Drill-TecTM RhinoBond® Roofing Systems
Example: 60 ft. building
0.6h = 36 ft.
0.2h = 12 ft.
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