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ASTM E1643-98(2005)

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Standard Practice for Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs

Standard Practice for Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Vapor retarders provide a method of limiting water vapor transmission upward through concrete slabs on grade, which can adversely affect moisture-impermeable or moisture-sensitive floor finishes.  
Adverse impacts include adhesion loss, warping, peeling, and unacceptable appearance of resilient flooring; deterioration of adhesives, ripping or separation of seams, air bubbles or efflorescence beneath seamed, continuous flooring; damage to flat electrical cable systems, buckling of carpet and carpet tiles, offensive odors, and growth of fungi.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for installing flexible, prefabricated sheet membranes in contact with earth or granular fill used as vapor retarders under concrete slabs.
1.2 Conditions subject to frost and either heave or hydrostatic pressure, or both, are beyond the scope of this practice.
1.3 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.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Nov-2005
ICS
91.120.30 - Waterproofing
Technical Committee
E06 - Performance of Buildings
Drafting Committee
E06.21 - Serviceability
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM E1643-98 - Standard Practice for Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
Effective Date
01-Dec-2005
Replaced By
ASTM E1643-09 - Standard Practice for Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
Effective Date
15-Feb-2009
Referred By
ASTM E241-20 - Standard Guide for Limiting Water-Induced Damage to Buildings
Effective Date
01-Dec-2005
Referred By
ASTM E1745-17(2023) - Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs
Effective Date
01-Dec-2005

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Designation:E 1643–98 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Practice for
Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with
1
Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1643; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Adverse impacts include adhesion loss, warping, peel-
ing, and unacceptable appearance of resilient flooring; deterio-
1.1 This practice covers procedures for installing flexible,
ration of adhesives, ripping or separation of seams, air bubbles
prefabricated sheet membranes in contact with earth or granu-
or efflorescence beneath seamed, continuous flooring; damage
lar fill used as vapor retarders under concrete slabs.
to flat electrical cable systems, buckling of carpet and carpet
1.2 Conditions subject to frost and either heave or hydro-
tiles, offensive odors, and growth of fungi.
static pressure, or both, are beyond the scope of this practice.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Manufacturer’s Recommendations
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Where inconsistencies occur between this practice and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the manufacturer’s instructions, conform to the manufacturer’s
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
instructions for installation of vapor retarder.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
5. Placement
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5.1 Level and tamp or roll granular base.
information only.
5.2 Placevaporretardersheetingwiththelongestdimension
parallel with the direction of concrete pour.
2. Referenced Documents
2
5.3 Lap vapor retarder over footings or seal to foundation
2.1 ASTM Standards:
wall, or both, and seal around penetrations such as utilities and
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
columns in order to create a monolithic membrane between the
D 224 Specification for Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll
3 surface of the slab and moisture sources below the slab and at
Roofing (Organic Felt)
the slab perimeter (see Figs. 1-3).
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
4 5.4 Lap joints 6 in. (150 mm), or as instructed by the
2.2 Other Standard:
manufacturer, and seal with the manufacturer’s recommended
ACI 302.1R Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construc-
adhesive or pressure sensitive tape, or both.
tion
6. Protection
3. Significance and Use
6.1 Take precautions to protect vapor retarder from damage
3.1 Vapor retarders provide a method of limiting water
during installation of reinforcing steel and utilities and during
vapor transmission upward through concrete slabs on grade,
placement of concrete.
which can adversely affect moisture-impermeable or moisture-
6.2 Useonlyconcretebricktypereinforcingbarsupports,or
sensitive floor finishes.
provide6by6in.(150by150mm)protectivepadsofasphaltic
hardboard or other material recommended by the vapor re-
tarder manufacturer to protect the vapor retarder from punc-
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor-
ture.
mance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 on
Serviceability.
6.3 Avoid use of stakes driven through vapor retarder.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally
6.4 Refer to X2.2 and X2.3 for discussion of aggregate for
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as E 1643 – 98.
2 protection of vapor retarder.
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
7. Repair
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
7.1 Repair vapor retarder damaged during placement of
3
Withdrawn.
4
reinforcing or concrete with vapor barrier material or as
Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
Hills, MI 48333. instructed by manufacturer.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E 1643–98 (2005)
FIG. 1 Concrete Slab on Grade: Optimum Relationship of Vapor
Retarder Components
FIG. 3 Concrete Slab on Grade: Solution for Subgrade Up to
One Story below Grade with No Hydrostatic Pressure on Vapor
Retarder
FIG. 4 How Moisture Can Be Retained in Base or Cushion,
Blotter, or Protection Course During Construction
protected from precipitation. This can
...

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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 are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
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, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: Due to variations in exposure and construction assemblies, field specimens se...

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ASTM C1879-23(Practice)
Standard Practice for Installation of Aluminum and Stainless Steel Jacketing over Thermal Insulation on Pipe and Rigid Tubing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice applies to materials manufactured in accordance with Specification C1729 (aluminum jacketing) or Specification C1767 (stainless steel jacketing). This standard is intended to provide a basic practice for installing these types of materials. Refer to Specifications C1729 and C1767 for information on the differences between aluminum and stainless steel jacketing and where each is considered for use.  
5.2 This practice is not intended to cover all aspects associated with installation for all applications, including factory and field fabricated pipe fitting covers.
Note 1: Consult the National Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards (MICA), Guide C1696, the product manufacturer, and/or project specifications for additional recommendations.  
5.3 Metal jacketing is typically used on insulated piping located outdoors, including, but not limited to, process areas and rooftops. Metal jacketing is used indoors where greater resistance to physical damage is required, for appearance, for improved fire performance, or as otherwise preferred. Metal jacketing used outdoors serves the same functions as indoors and also protects the insulation system from weather.  
5.4 Metal jacketing is used over all types of pipe insulation materials.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers recommended installation techniques for aluminum and stainless steel jacketing for thermal and acoustic pipe insulation operating at either above or below ambient temperatures and in both indoor and outdoor locations. This practice applies to materials manufactured in accordance with Specification C1729 (aluminum jacketing) or Specification C1767 (stainless steel jacketing). It does not address insulation jacketing made from other materials such as mastics, fiber-reinforced plastic, laminate jacketing, PVC, or rubberized or modified asphalt jacketing, nor does it cover the details of thermal or acoustical insulation systems.  
1.2 The purpose of this practice is to optimize the performance and longevity of installed metal jacketing and to minimize water intrusion through the metal jacketing system. This document is limited to installation procedures for metal jacketing over pipe insulation up to a pipe size of 48 in. NPS and does not encompass system design. This practice does not cover the installation of metal jacketing on rectangular ducts or around valves and gauges. It excludes the installation of spiral jacketing on cylindrical insulated ducts but is applicable to metal jacketing on cylindrical insulated ducts installed similarly to pipe insulation jacketing. Guide C1423 provides guidance in selecting jacketing materials and their safe use.  
1.3 For the purposes of this practice, it is assumed that the aluminum or stainless steel jacketing is of the correct size necessary to cover the thermal insulation system on the pipe or rigid tubing while achieving the longitudinal overlaps specified in 8.2.2 and 8.3.2. The size of the aluminum or stainless steel jacket necessary to achieve this specified longitudinal overlap closure is a complex topic for which the detailed requirements are outside the scope of this practice. Achieving this fit is very important to the performance of the total insulation system. See Appendix X1 for general information and recommendations regarding this closure of aluminum and stainless steel jacketing installed over thermal pipe and rigid tubing insulation.  
1.4 The intrusion of water or water vapor into an insulation system will, in some cases, cause undesirable results such as corrosion under insulation, loss of insulating ability, and physical damage to the insulation system. Minimizing the movement of water through the metal jacketing system is only one of the important factors in helping maintain good long-term performance of the total insulation system. There are many other important factors including proper performance and installation of the insulation, vapor retarder, and ...

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