ASTM D5206-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding
Standard Test Method for Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is a standard procedure for determining windload resistance of rigid plastic siding under specified uniform static pressure difference. This typically is intended to represent the effects of wind loads on exterior building surfaces. The actual loading on building surfaces is quite complex, varying with wind direction, time, height above ground, building shape, terrain, surrounding structures, and other factors.
5.2 Design wind pressure is selected for specific geographical locations from wind velocity maps prepared by the National Weather Service or other sources. Refer to Annex A1 of Specification D3679 for additional detailed information relating to use of this test method for evaluation of rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) siding. Note 2—In applying the results of this test method, note that the performance of rigid PVC siding is a function of installation, and the specimen may or may not truly represent the actual application. In service, performance will also depend on the rigidity of supporting construction, and on the resistance of other components to deterioration by various causes, to thermal expansion and contraction, etc.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes methods for testing and evaluating windload resistance of rigid plastic siding when fastened in accordance with Practice D4756.
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure measurement.
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedures to be used to determine an average maximum sustained static test pressure, or ultimate test pressure values, or both, with static pressure applied uniformly to a specimen. Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.
1.4 The values expressed in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 7.
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Designation: D5206 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5206; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method describes methods for testing and
3.1 General—DefinitionsareinaccordancewithTerminolo-
evaluating windload resistance of rigid plastic siding when gies D883 and E631 and abbreviations are in accordance with
fastened in accordance with Practice D4756.
Terminology D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge
of the principles of pressure measurement.
3.2.1 maximum sustained static test pressure—the greatest
difference in static air pressure (negative or positive) that a test
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the proce-
specimen withstands without failure, expressed as force per
dures to be used to determine an average maximum sustained
square foot (or pascals).
static test pressure, or ultimate test pressure values, or both,
with static pressure applied uniformly to a specimen. 3.2.2 nail hem thickness—the average thickness of the nail
hem as measured between the nail slots.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.
3.2.3 specimen—the entire assembled siding panel as de-
1.4 The values expressed in inch-pound units are to be
scribed in Section 8.
regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are
3.2.4 static test pressure—the specific difference in static air
for information only.
pressure (positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tested expressed as force per square foot (or pascals).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.5 ultimate test pressure—the difference in static air
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pressure (positive or negative) at which failure occurs ex-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
pressed as force per square foot (or pascals).
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
precautionary statements, see Section 7.
4. Summary of Test Method
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 This method can be used to determine either the
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maximum sustained static test pressure or the ultimate
2.1 ASTM Standards:
pressure, or both, for the siding specimen. The procedure
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
consists of sealing the test specimen with or against one face of
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
a test chamber, supplying air to or exhausting air from the
tics
chamber at a rate required to maintain a specific static air
D3679 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
pressure across the specimen for a specific time period.
Siding
Pressure is applied in increments and the sample observed for
D4756 Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chlo-
failure at each stage, to determine the maximum sustained
ride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions static test pressure, the ultimate test pressure, or both.
5. Significance and Use
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
5.1 Thistestmethodisastandardprocedurefordetermining
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.24 on Plastic Building
windload resistance of rigid plastic siding under specified
Products.
uniform static pressure difference. This typically is intended to
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013. Published January 2013. Originally
represent the effects of wind loads on exterior building sur-
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5602 – 06a. DOI:
10.1520/D5206-13.
faces.Theactualloadingonbuildingsurfacesisquitecomplex,
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varying with wind direction, time, height above ground,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
building shape, terrain, surrounding structures, and other fac-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. tors.
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5.2 Design wind pressure is selected for specific geographi- velocity. A means of access into the chamber to facilitate
callocationsfromwindvelocitymapspreparedbytheNational
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Designation: D5206 − 06a D5206 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5206; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon («) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*Scope
1.1 This test method describes methods for testing and evaluating windload resistance of rigid plastic siding when fastened in
accordance with Practice D4756.
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure measurement.
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedures to be used for either a specific static test pressure (Procedure
A) to determine an average maximum sustained static test pressure, or ultimate test pressure values (Procedure B) values, or both,
with static pressure applied uniformly to a specimen.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.
1.4 The values expressed in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are for
information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D3679 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding
D4756 Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminologies D883 and E631 and abbreviations are in accordance with
Terminology D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 maximum sustained static test pressure—the greatest difference in static air pressure (negative or positive) that a test
specimen withstands without failure, expressed as force per square foot (or pascals).
3.2.2 nail hem thickness—the average thickness of the nail hem as measured between the nail slots.
3.2.3 specimen—the entire assembled siding panel as described in Section 8.
3.2.4 static test pressure—the specific difference in static air pressure (positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be
tested expressed as force per square foot (or pascals).
3.2.5 ultimate test pressure—the difference in static air pressure (positive or negative) at which failure occurs expressed as force
per square foot (or pascals).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.24 on Plastic Building Products.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2006Jan. 1, 2013. Published December 2006 January 2013. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
D5602 – 06.D5602 – 06a. DOI: 10.1520/D5206-06A.10.1520/D5206-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method method can be used to determine either the maximum sustained static test pressure or the ultimate pressure,
or both, for the siding specimen. The procedure consists of sealing the test specimen with or against one face of a test chamber,
supplying air to or exhausting air from the chamber at a rate required to maintain a specific static air pressure across the specimen
for a specific time period. After removal of the pressure, the specimen is observed for failure, and the nature of any failure
established. At the manufacturer’s option, reapply test pressure in increments until failure occurs, to measure ultimate pressure.
Pressure is applied in increments and the sample observed for failu
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