ASTM C1715/C1715M-15

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is suitable for use on walls to determine the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to collect water penetrating the exterior wythe and to direct this water back to the exterior surface of the exterior wythe. Removal of a portion of the interior wall finishes is desirable to observe leakage into backup walls. Even with removal of interior finishes, in many cases it is not practical to observe surfaces behind spandrel beams, columns, or other obstructions. Potential areas where leakage may occur but that are not visible during the test shall be considered when interpreting the results of the test and shall be recorded in the report.  
5.2 This test method is suitable for use on mock-up walls to determine the performance of masonry wall drainage systems.  
5.3 This test method is suitable for evaluating the effectiveness of flashing repairs.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a standard procedure for determining the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to collect water that penetrates the exterior masonry wythe during rainstorms and to direct this water back to the exterior surface of the wall.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to wall systems that contain an exterior masonry wythe with a drainage zone on the interior face of the exterior wythe. It is not applicable to single-wythe drainage walls.  
1.3 This test method is not applicable to masonry barrier walls or other masonry walls that are designed without drainage zones behind the exterior wythe.  
1.4 This test method covers the application of the testing using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. 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 nonconformance with the standard.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2015
• ICS: 91.080.30 - Masonry
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1715/C1715M − 15
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall
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Drainage Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1715/C1715M; 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* etration of Masonry Wall Surfaces
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
1.1 This test method describes a standard procedure for
Through Masonry
determining the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
collect water that penetrates the exterior masonry wythe during
rainstorms and to direct this water back to the exterior surface
3. Terminology
of the wall.
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtobuilding
1.2 This test method is applicable to wall systems that
construction used in this test method, see Terminology E631.
contain an exterior masonry wythe with a drainage zone on the
For definitions of terms relating to masonry, brick and clay tile,
interior face of the exterior wythe. It is not applicable to
and concrete masonry units used in this test method, see
single-wythe drainage walls.
Terminology C1232.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to masonry barrier
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
walls or other masonry walls that are designed without
3.2.1 back-up wall, n—the portion of the wall system
drainage zones behind the exterior wythe.
located on the interior side of the drainage zone.
1.4 This test method covers the application of the testing
3.2.2 drainage zone, n—the region located between the
using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either
interior face of the exterior wythe of masonry and the exterior
SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as
face of the back-up wall or the water-resistive barrier placed on
standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in
the exterior face of the back-up wall to facilitate the flow of
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact
water to a flashing or water collection system.
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The drainage zone often includes other
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
components such as rigid insulation in addition to devices that
result in nonconformance with the standard.
facilitate the flow of water or prevent mortar from blocking the
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
weeps.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 flashing, n—animperviousmaterialplacedatspecified
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
locations in a masonry wall drainage system to collect and
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
direct water penetrating through the exterior wythe of masonry
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to the exterior face of the exterior wythe of masonry by means
of a weep system.
2. Referenced Documents
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3.2.4 masonry barrier wall, n—single or multi-wythe ma-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
sonry wall system that does not contain a drainage zone
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
directly behind the exterior masonry wythe.
C1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Pen-
3.2.5 masonry drainage wall, n—masonry wall system de-
signed with a drainage zone immediately behind the exterior
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
masonry wythe that allows water penetrating the masonry to
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
flow down the drainage zone where the water is collected and
C15.04 on Research.
divertedbyflashingtotheexteriorfaceoftheexteriorwytheor
Current edition approved July 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Originally approved
collected and drained by some other water collection system.
in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1715 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/
C1715_C1715M-15.
3.2.5.1 Discussion—This wall type includes: masonry cav-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ity walls; anchored masonry veneer walls; insulated cavity
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
walls; and any other masonry wall systems with a drainage
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. zone.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C1715 − 10 C1715/C1715M − 15
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall
1
Drainage Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1715;C1715/C1715M; 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 describes a standard procedure for determining the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to collect
water that penetrates the exterior masonry wythe during rainstorms and to direct this water back to the exterior surface of the wall.
1.2 This test method is applicable to wall systems that contain an exterior masonry wythe with a drainage zone on the interior
face of the exterior wythe. It is not applicable to single-wythe drainage walls.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to masonry barrier walls or other masonry walls that are designed without drainage zones
behind the exterior wythe.
1.4 This test method covers the application of the testing using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units
or inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that
are provided for information only and are not considered separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown
in brackets. 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 nonconformance with the standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to building construction used in this test method, see Terminology E631. For
definitions of terms relating to masonry, brick and clay tile, and concrete masonry units used in this test method, see Terminology
C1232.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 back-up wall, n—the portion of the wall system located on the interior side of the drainage zone.
3.2.2 drainage zone, n—the region located between the interior face of the exterior wythe of masonry and the exterior face of
the back-up wall or the water-resistive barrier placed on the exterior face of the back-up wall to facilitate the flow of water to a
flashing or water collection system.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on Research.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010July 1, 2015. Published May 2010July 2015. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 as
C1715 – 09.C1715 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/C1715-10.10.1520/C1715_C1715M-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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The drainage zone often includes other components such as rigid insulation in addition to devices that facilitate the flow of water
or prevent mortar from blocking the weeps.
3.2.3 flashing, n—an impervious material placed at specified locations in a masonry wall drainage system to collect and direct
water penetrating through the exterior wythe of masonry to the exterior face of the exterior wythe of masonry by means of a weep
system.
3.2.4 masonry barrier wall, n—single or multi-wythe masonry wall system that does not contain a drainage zone directly behind
the exterior masonry wythe.
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