ASTM E2264-23
(Practice)Standard Practice for Determining the Effects of Temperature Cycling on Fenestration Products
Standard Practice for Determining the Effects of Temperature Cycling on Fenestration Products
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Fenestration products, when exposed to differential temperatures (constant higher or lower temperatures on the exterior and room temperature on the interior), or temperature cycling (relatively constant room temperature on the interior and repeated cycling of higher and lower temperatures on the exterior), will have stresses induced on components that may cause failure or changes in overall system performance. Some of these changes may be temporary, with their effects on system performance lasting only during the cyclical temperature exposure. Other changes may be more permanent because of the failure of critical components or irreversible changes in those critical components that control overall system performance.
5.2 In this practice, a procedure is provided for evaluating the effects of exposure to temperature cycling at standardized conditions on fenestration products. It is useful for product evaluation and development. Interrelationships between window components can be studied under laboratory conditions simulating in-service temperature extremes.
5.3 Laboratory approximation of in-service temperature cycling and temperature extremes is a useful tool for the fenestration designer. These conditions help in evaluating designs and components for absolute and relative interactions on overall performance when these products are installed and functioning in residential and commercial buildings.
5.4 This practice is limited to temperature exposure and temperature cycling only. Temperature is only one of many environmental factors that affect field performance of fenestration products. Products made with different materials or construction methods may show specific sensitivity to different environmental factors, such as humidity, ultraviolet radiation, or airborne chemicals.
5.5 Because of the complexity and cost of a single apparatus capable of measuring window performance, providing temperature cycling, and providing infrared radiation exposure, mo...
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the testing of any fenestration products that are installed with the exterior surface exposed to weathering conditions. It is intended to measure the response of the fenestration product to temperature cycles with the temperature changes being induced by controlling the air temperature on the exterior (weather side) or by exposing the product to infrared radiation, or both. When tested using this practice, fenestration products are exposed to standard cycles of elevated and depressed ambient air and surface temperatures. Test methods are specified for evaluating changes in performance that may occur as a result of temperature cycling. With this practice, seasonal and diurnal temperature conditions are simulated in a controlled laboratory apparatus.
1.2 In this practice, two test methods, Test Method A and Test Method B, are described for exposing the exterior surface of fenestration products to the elevated portion of a standardized temperature cycle. The purpose for providing two test methods of exposure is to address two distinct needs of the fenestration industry.
1.2.1 Test Method A uses infrared radiation to increase the surface temperature of the fenestration product and uses a black panel temperature sensor placed in front of the specimen's exterior surface to sense the temperature. The surface temperature of the black panel temperature sensor is raised to a preset level above the exterior ambient air temperature. This provides a more realistic test for temperature exposure based on atmospheric solar radiation and its effect on the temperature increase of exterior building materials. This method should be used when the number of cycles can be large and the outcome is critical for field correlation. Test Method A is intended for comparative product evaluations.
1.2.2 Test Method B uses elevated temperature produced by convective hot air to achieve the exterior air temperature set-p...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2264 − 23
Standard Practice for
Determining the Effects of Temperature Cycling on
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Fenestration Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2264; 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 exterior air temperature to levels that are not obtainable under
in-service conditions. This provides a more rapid degradation
1.1 This practice covers the testing of any fenestration
cycle for accelerating the effects of the temperature exposure
products that are installed with the exterior surface exposed to
cycling on some materials and fastening methods used in
weathering conditions. It is intended to measure the response
fenestration products. This method is intended to be used when
of the fenestration product to temperature cycles with the
the number of temperature cycles must be minimized or the
temperature changes being induced by controlling the air
outcome is not critical for field correlation. Test Method B is
temperature on the exterior (weather side) or by exposing the
intended for research and development purposes and not for
product to infrared radiation, or both. When tested using this
comparative product evaluations.
practice, fenestration products are exposed to standard cycles
of elevated and depressed ambient air and surface tempera-
1.3 In this practice, three temperature exposure levels are
tures. Test methods are specified for evaluating changes in suggested for each method: Level 1 is a low temperature
performance that may occur as a result of temperature cycling.
exposure, Level 2 is a moderate temperature exposure, and
With this practice, seasonal and diurnal temperature conditions Level 3 is a high temperature exposure. The purpose of
are simulated in a controlled laboratory apparatus. providing three levels of temperature exposure is to accommo-
date different grades of fenestration products based on their
1.2 In this practice, two test methods, Test Method A and
designs and their potential geographic installation locations.
Test Method B, are described for exposing the exterior surface
Other temperature levels may be selected by the specifier.
of fenestration products to the elevated portion of a standard-
1.3.1 Performance characteristic measurements are used to
ized temperature cycle. The purpose for providing two test
evaluate the effects on the fenestration product caused by
methods of exposure is to address two distinct needs of the
temperature cycling. They are measured by the following tests:
fenestration industry.
1.3.1.1 Air leakage rates shall be measured in accordance
1.2.1 Test Method A uses infrared radiation to increase the
with Test Method E283/E283M.
surface temperature of the fenestration product and uses a
1.3.1.2 Water penetration resistance shall be measured in
black panel temperature sensor placed in front of the speci-
accordance with Test Method E331 or Test Method E547.
men’s exterior surface to sense the temperature. The surface
1.3.1.3 Structural strength shall be measured in accordance
temperature of the black panel temperature sensor is raised to
with Test Method E330/E330M. This test shall only be
a preset level above the exterior ambient air temperature. This
performed when specified and only after temperature cycling is
provides a more realistic test for temperature exposure based
completed.
on atmospheric solar radiation and its effect on the temperature
1.3.2 The test specifier may also choose additional tests to
increase of exterior building materials. This method should be
characterize fenestration product performance. (See Note 4 for
used when the number of cycles can be large and the outcome
suggested additional tests.)
is critical for field correlation. Test Method A is intended for
1.3.3 For the purposes of product comparison, these tests
comparative product evaluations.
are performed at or near standard laboratory conditions, but for
1.2.2 Test Method B uses elevated temperature produced by
research and development purposes, they may also be per-
convective hot air to achieve the exterior air temperature
formed during an elevated or depressed portion of the tempera-
set-point. It provides a more severe test because it elevates the
ture cycle in order to measure the effects of the temperature
extreme on the performance parameter being evaluated. For the
purposes of comparative evaluation, the parameters defined in
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This practice is under the jurisdicti
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Designation: E2264 − 05 (Reapproved 2021) E2264 − 23
Standard Practice for
Determining the Effects of Temperature Cycling on
1
Fenestration Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2264; 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 practice covers the testing of any fenestration products that are installed with the exterior surface exposed to weathering
conditions. It is intended to measure the response of the fenestration product to temperature cycles with the temperature changes
being induced by controlling the air temperature on the exterior (weather side) or by exposing the product to infrared radiation,
or both. When tested using this practice, fenestration products are exposed to standard cycles of elevated and depressed ambient
air and surface temperatures. Test methods are specified for evaluating changes in performance that may occur as a result of
temperature cycling. With this practice, seasonal and diurnal temperature conditions are simulated in a controlled laboratory
apparatus.
1.2 In this practice, two test methods, Test Method A and Test Method B, are described for exposing the exterior surface of
fenestration products to the elevated portion of a standardized temperature cycle. The purpose for providing two test methods of
exposure is to address two distinct needs of the fenestration industry.
1.2.1 Test Method A uses infrared radiation to increase the surface temperature of the fenestration product and uses a black panel
temperature sensor placed in front of the specimen’s exterior surface to sense the temperature. The surface temperature of the black
panel temperature sensor is raised to a preset level above the exterior ambient air temperature. This provides a more realistic test
for temperature exposure based on atmospheric solar radiation and its effect on the temperature increase of exterior building
materials. This method should be used when the number of cycles can be large and the outcome is critical for field correlation.
Test Method A is intended for comparative product evaluations.
1.2.2 Test Method B uses elevated temperature produced by convective hot air to achieve the exterior air temperature set-point.
It provides a more seversevere test because it elevates the exterior air temperature to levels that are not obtainable under in-service
conditions. This provides a more rapid degradation cycle for accelerating the effects of the temperature exposure cycling on some
materials and fastening methods used in fenestration products. This method is intended to be used when the number of temperature
cycles must be minimized or the outcome is not critical for field correlation. Test Method B is intended for research and
development purposes and not for comparative product evaluations.
1.3 In this practice, three temperature exposure levels are suggested for each method: Level 1 is a low temperature exposure, Level
2 is a moderate temperature exposure, and Level 3 is a high temperature exposure. The purpose of providing three levels of
temperature exposure is to accommodate different grades of fenestration products based on their designs and their potential
geographic installation locations. Other temperature levels may be selected by the specifier.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 on Performance
of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2021July 1, 2023. Published August 2021August 2023. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20132021 as
E2264E2264 – 05 (2021).–05 (2013). DOI: 10.1520/E2264-05R21. DOI: 10.1520/E2264-23.
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E2264 − 23
1.3.1 Performance characteristic measurements are used to evaluate the effects on the fenestration product caused by temperature
cycling. They are measured by the following tests:
1.3.1.1 Air leakage rates shall be measured in accordance with Test Method E283/E283M.
1.3.1.2 Water penetration resistance shall be measured in accordance with Test Method E331 or Test Method E547.
1.3.1.3 Struct
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