ASTM Recognizes Jerry Beall for Outstanding Service
The ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing recognized Jerry Beall, FiberTite Product and Technical Specialist at Seaman Corporation. He was the recipient of an award of recognition for his outstanding service and dedicated support to the Committee and Subcommittee D08.18.
FT-logo.jpgAs Chair of the Task Group on Ketone Ethylene Ester (KEE) based sheet roofing, Jerry contributed to the development of a test method for determination of KEE content in sheet membrane using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). “A great deal of research and development has gone into finding a test method to determine KEE content,” said Beall. “Turning that test method into a standard recognized by the ASTM remains a challenge.” The standard specification defines that the KEE polymer shall be a minimum of 50% by weight of the polymer content of the sheet. To date, FiberTite is the only roofing membrane that meets this standard.