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A built-up roof (BUR) system is being installed on a 10,000 square foot warehouse. The specification calls for a 4-ply system with hot asphalt between plies. Approximately how many pounds of asphalt will be needed for the inter-ply mopping at 25 lbs per 100 square feet per ply?

Correct Answer

A) 7,500 lbs

A 4-ply system has 3 inter-ply moppings (between plies). Total asphalt = 10,000 sq ft × 3 moppings × 25 lbs per 100 sq ft = 10,000 × 3 × 0.25 = 7,500 lbs. The flood coat and base mopping are typically specified separately.

Answer Options
A
7,500 lbs
B
15,000 lbs
C
12,500 lbs
D
10,000 lbs

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A 4-ply system has 3 inter-ply moppings (between plies). Total asphalt = 10,000 sq ft × 3 moppings × 25 lbs per 100 sq ft = 10,000 × 3 × 0.25 = 7,500 lbs. The flood coat and base mopping are typically specified separately.

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