ASTM C1715/C1715M-22
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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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: C1715/C1715M − 22
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* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method describes a standard procedure for
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
determining the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to
C1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Pen-
collect water that penetrates the exterior masonry wythe during
etration of Masonry Wall Surfaces
rainstorms and to direct this water back to the exterior surface
E514/E514M Test Method for Water Penetration and Leak-
of the wall.
age Through Masonry
1.2 This test method is applicable to wall systems that
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
contain an exterior masonry wythe with a drainage zone on the
interior face of the exterior wythe. It is not applicable to
3. Terminology
single-wythe drainage walls.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to building
construction used in this test method, see Terminology E631.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to masonry barrier
For definitions of terms relating to masonry, brick and clay tile,
walls or other masonry walls that are designed without
and concrete masonry units used in this test method, see
drainage zones behind the exterior wythe.
Terminology C1232.
1.4 This test method covers the application of the testing
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either
3.2.1 back-up wall, n—the portion of the wall system
SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as
located on the interior side of the drainage zone.
standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in
3.2.2 drainage zone, n—the region located between the
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact
interior face of the exterior wythe of masonry and the exterior
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently
face of the back-up wall or the water-resistive barrier placed on
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
the exterior face of the back-up wall to facilitate the flow of
result in nonconformance with the standard.
water to a flashing or water collection system.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The drainage zone often includes other
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
components such as rigid insulation in addition to devices that
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
facilitate the flow of water or prevent mortar from blocking the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
weeps.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.3 flashing, n—animperviousmaterialplacedatspecified
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
locations in a masonry wall drainage system to collect and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
direct water penetrating through the exterior wythe of masonry
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
to the exterior face of the exterior wythe of masonry by means
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of a weep system.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2.4 masonry barrier wall, n—single or multi-wythe ma-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sonry wall system that does not contain a drainage zone
directly behind the exterior masonry wythe.
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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
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C15.04 on Research. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as C1715 – 21. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C1715_C1715M-22. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C1715/C1715M − 21 C1715/C1715M − 22
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall
1
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*
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
C1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces
E514/E514M Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
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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 Dec. 1, 2021June 1, 2022. Published December 2021June 2022. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 20152021 as
C1715 – 15.C1715 – 21. DOI: 10.1520/C1715_C1715M-21.10.1520/C1715_C1715M-22.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
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
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