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Epilay – PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra, Platinum, RU-80, and RU-90 Roofing Underlayments Company: Epilay Inc. Code Compliance Research Reports: CCRR-1004

Epilay PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra and Platinum are four-layered roofing underlayments consisting of a non-woven polypropylene scrim bonded to a woven polypropylene scrim and coated on both sides. Their nominal weights are 2.05, 2.25, 2.90 and 3.70 lb/100 ft2, respectively. Standard size rolls are 4 feet wide by 250 feet long. Other roll sizes are available upon request.

Epilay RU-80 is a 2-layered synthetic roofing underlayment consisting of cross-woven polypropylene base scrim with coating on the exposure side. The underlayment is black in color with a nominal weight of 1.64 pounds per 100 square feet. It is available in rolls measuring 4 ft. and 8 ft. wide by 250 ft. long.

Epilay RU-90 is a 3-layered synthetic roofing underlayment consisting of cross-woven polypropylene base scrim with coating on both sides. The underlayment is black in color with a nominal weight of 1.84 pounds per 100 square feet. It is available in rolls measuring 4 ft. and 8 ft. wide by 250 ft. long.

PHYSICAL RATINGS
PRODUCT TEST METHOD TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
Epilay PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra, Platinum, RU-80, and RU-90 Underlayments ASTM D226 Unroll-ability Meets Type II
Breaking Strength Meets Type II
Pliability Meets Type II
Loss on Heating Meets Type II
ASTM D4869 Unroll-ability Meets Type IV
Tear Strength Meets Type IV
Pliability Meets Type IV
Loss on Heating Meets Type IV
Liquid Water Transmission Meets Type IV
Breaking Strength Meets Type IV
Dimensional Stability Meets Type IV
NOTE: Only Epilay Superior, Ultra, and Platinum comply with CAN/CSA A220.

FIRE CLASSIFICATION
Class A Assemblies
Assembly No. E108-RFU-32865-01
Slope:
Deck Type:
Details:
2:12 or greater
Combustible
  • Minimum nominal 15/32” thick Code Compliant exterior grade plywood
  • A single layer of Epilay Superior, Ultra or Platinum roofing underlayment mechanically fastened to the plywood sheathing every 12 in. oc in the field and every 8 in. oc on the perimeter using 1 in. plastic cap nails
  • Asphalt shingles Listed per ASTM D3462 with a minimum weight of 190 pounds per 100 square feet installed per manufacturer’s installation instructions
Assembly No. E108-RFU-32865-02
Slope:
Deck Type:
Details:
2:12 or greater
Combustible
  • Minimum nominal 5/8” thick Code Compliant exterior grade plywood
  • A single layer of Epilay Superior, Ultra or Platinum roofing underlayment mechanically fastened to the plywood sheathing every 19 in. oc in the field and every 5 in. oc around the perimeter using 1-1/4 in. plastic cap nails
  • Concrete roof tiles meeting Class A fire classification with a minimum weight of 10.3 pounds per square feet. The roof covering must be recognized in a Listing Report for Class A Spread of Flame per ASTM E108 requirements.
Assembly No. E108-RFU-32865-03
Slope:
Deck Type:
Details:
2:12 or greater
Combustible
  • Minimum nominal 15/32” thick Code Compliant exterior grade plywood
  • A single layer of Epilay PlasFelt roofing underlayment mechanically fastened to the plywood sheathing every 14 in. oc in the field and every 6 in. oc on the perimeter using 1 in. plastic cap nails
  • Asphalt shingles Listed per ASTM D3462 with a minimum weight of 190 pounds per 100 square feet installed per manufacturer’s installation instructions
Assembly No. E108-RFU-32865-04
Slope:
Deck Type:
Details:
2:12 or greater
Combustible
  • Minimum nominal 3/8” thick Code Compliant exterior grade plywood
  • A single layer of RU-80 or RU-90 roofing underlayment mechanically fastened to the plywood sheathing every 12 in.oc using 1 in. plastic cap nails and horizontally overlapped by 4 in.
  • Asphalt shingles Listed per ASTM D3462 with a minimum weight of 190 pounds per 100 square feet installed per manufacturer’s installation instructions
Assembly No. E108-RFU-32865-05
Slope:
Deck Type:
Details:
2:12 or greater
Combustible
  • Minimum 1/4 in. thick DensDeck installed over nominal 3/8” thick Code Compliant exterior grade plywood
  • A single layer of Epilay PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra or Platinum roofing underlayment mechanically fastened to the plywood sheathing every 6 in. oc using 1 in. plastic cap nails
  • Minimum 29 GA Code-compliant steel roof covering (any profile), installed per manufacturer’s installation instructions and the Code. The roof covering must be recognized in a Listing Report for Class A Spread of Flame per ASTM E108 requirements.


CODE COMPLIANCE RESEARCH REPORT
Product Evaluation Method Building Code CCRR Number
Epilay PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra, Platinum, RU-80 and RU-90 Underlayments ASTM D8257
ICC-ES AC188
2021, 2018, 2015 IBC
2021, 2018, 2015 IRC
2023 FBC
CCRR-1004
 
Product Product Approval No.
PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra, Platinum, RU-80 and RU-90 Underlayments FL # 16850 (2023 FBC)
PlasFelt, Superior, Ultra, and Platinum Underlayments Miami Dade NOA 23-0313.03
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Attributes
Code ReportsYes
CriteriaUL 790 (2004)
CriteriaCAN / CSA A220 Series-06 (R2012)
CriteriaASTM E108 (2017)
CriteriaASTM E108 (2016)
CriteriaICC-ES AC188 (2015)
CriteriaASTM D8257/D8257M (2022)
CSI Code07 30 05 Roofing Felt and Underlayment
Listing SectionROOFING MATERIALS
Spec ID32865
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