ASTM E2359/E2359M-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
Standard Test Method for Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this test method is to assess the installation adequacy and the overall effects of service-related deterioration (moisture, etc.) on the EIFS wall assembly as opposed to small localized areas of degradation. Resistance to pull testing as determined by this test is used as one of the factors in evaluating the EIFS assembly on a specific project. The values obtained by this test method are not purported to be representative of the actual wind load capacity or other structural properties of a specific EIFS clad wall installation, but may be helpful in assessing such load capacities.
4.2 Since this test is used for field evaluation of existing facilities, load results obtained from this test must be interpreted based on sound engineering practice, applicable building regulations, and codes having jurisdiction. It is the discretion of the test specifier to directly utilize the results derived by this test method, or else to utilize the test results with an appropriate factor of safety to obtain acceptable working loads for each project.
4.3 This method is intended for use on test specimens occurring or installed on existing buildings. The loss of outward wind load resistance of an EIFS wall assembly after exposure to moisture and other weather conditions may compromise the ability of the cladding or other wall components to perform adequately in place. This test method does not provide any means by which the test results may be generalized to the larger wall area. Such efforts should be based on experience and engineering judgement.
4.4 The manner in which the test load is applied may affect the load capacity obtained from using this test method. A discussion of various load application techniques and their effects is given in Appendix X1.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the resistance of a section of the exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) to outward loads imposed on an existing exterior wall assembly that has been in place on the building for an unspecified period of time. It is destructive in nature within the localized areas tested and requires appropriate repair of the EIFS cladding and sheathing once the test procedure has been completed. This test procedure utilizes mechanical methods to obtain information, which may be helpful in evaluating the natural application of negative wind loads on the EIFS assembly. Some variability of results should be anticipated within the wall assembly tested due to differences in installation procedures, exposure, or abuse subsequent to application.
1.2 This test method is suitable for use on cladding assemblies that have been in place a short time (new construction), as well as for longer periods in order to evaluate detrimental effects on the EIFS lamina, insulation attachment, substrate integrity, and attachments after exposure to weather and other environmental conditions. It is not intended to evaluate the performance of structural framing. Test results on any particular building may be highly variable depending on specimen location and condition, and are subject to interpretation by the test specifier.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, or equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.Note 1—Due to variations in exposure and construction assemblies, field specimens selected for testing utilizing this test...
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Designation: E2359/E2359M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and
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Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2359/E2359M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the
resistance of a section of the exterior insulation and finish NOTE 1—Due to variations in exposure and construction assemblies,
field specimens selected for testing utilizing this test method may
system (EIFS) to outward loads imposed on an existing
experiencesuddenfailureandreleaseoftheimposedloads.SeeNote7for
exterior wall assembly that has been in place on the building
further information.
for an unspecified period of time. It is destructive in nature
withinthelocalizedareastestedandrequiresappropriaterepair 2. Referenced Documents
of the EIFS cladding and sheathing once the test procedure has 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
been completed. This test procedure utilizes mechanical meth-
D3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Ma-
ods to obtain information, which may be helpful in evaluating
terials
the natural application of negative wind loads on the EIFS
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
assembly. Some variability of results should be anticipated
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys-
within the wall assembly tested due to differences in installa-
tems (EIFS)
tion procedures, exposure, or abuse subsequent to application.
E2128 Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building
1.2 This test method is suitable for use on cladding assem- Walls
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2.2 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
bliesthathavebeeninplaceashorttime(newconstruction),as
well as for longer periods in order to evaluate detrimental SEI/ASCE 7-05, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures
effects on the EIFS lamina, insulation attachment, substrate
integrity, and attachments after exposure to weather and other
3. Terminology
environmental conditions. It is not intended to evaluate the
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in
performance of structural framing. Test results on any particu-
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Termi-
lar building may be highly variable depending on specimen
nology E631 (for buildings in general).
location and condition, and are subject to interpretation by the
test specifier.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 face delamination, n—failure mode by which the face
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
of the sheathing loses bond or delaminates from the sheathing
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
core, either partially or fully.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3.2.2 fastener pull-out from stud, n—failure mode by which
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
fastener releases from the substrate.
with the standard.
3.2.3 fastener pull-through, n—failure mode by which the
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, head of the fastener pulls through the sheathing, insulation, or
operations, or equipment. This standard does not purport to substrate.
address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is
3.2.4 lamina release, n—failure mode by which the EIFS
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
base coat and finish coat release their bond to the underlying
thermal insulation board layer.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E2359 – 06. DOI: Available from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander
10.1520/E2359_E2359M-13. Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191, http://www.asce.org.
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Designation: E2359 − 06 E2359/E2359M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and
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Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2359;E2359/E2359M; 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
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the resistance of a section of the exterior insulation and finish system
(EIFS) to outward loads imposed on an existing exterior wall assembly that has been in place on the building for an unspecified
period of time. It is destructive in nature within the localized areas tested and requires appropriate repair of the EIFS cladding and
sheathing once the test procedure has been completed. This test procedure utilizes mechanical methods to obtain information,
which may be helpful in evaluating the natural application of negative wind loads on the EIFS assembly. Some variability of results
should be anticipated within the wall assembly tested due to differences in installation procedures, exposure, or abuse subsequent
to application.
1.2 This test method is suitable for use on cladding assemblies that have been in place a short time (new construction), as well
as for longer periods in order to evaluate detrimental effects on the EIFS lamina, insulation attachment, substrate integrity, and
attachments after exposure to weather and other environmental conditions. It is not intended to evaluate the performance of
structural framing. Test results on any particular building may be highly variable depending on specimen location and condition,
and are subject to interpretation by the test specifier.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only. stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, or equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of
the safety problemsconcerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Due to variations in exposure and construction assemblies, field specimens selected for testing utilizing this test method may experience
sudden failure and release of the imposed loads. See Note 7 for further information.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
E2128 Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls
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2.2 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
SEI/ASCE 7-05, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions used in this standard shall beFor general terminology regarding EIFS and building in general, see Terminology
E2110 in accordance with(for EIFS terms) E631 andand Terminology E2110E631. (for buildings in general).
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved April 1, 2006Sept. 1, 2013. Published April 2006September 2013. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E2359
– 06. DOI: 10.1520/E2359-06.10.1520/E2359_E2359M-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191.20191, http://www.asce.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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