Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Class PB and PI Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification determines levels of impact resistance under Classes PB and PI EIFS.
This test method does not purport to simulate impact encountered in service.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for rapidly deforming by impact an EIFS for evaluating the effect of such deformation.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: E2486 − 06
StandardTest Method for
Impact Resistance of Class PB and PI Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2486; 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 of ten tests do not display broken reinforcing mesh that is
visible to the naked eye under normal lighting conditions.
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for rapidly deform-
ing by impact an EIFS for evaluating the effect of such
5. Significance and Use
deformation.
5.1 This specification determines levels of impact resistance
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
under Classes PB and PI EIFS.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate impact
only.
encountered in service.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 6. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 The apparatus shall be as specified in the Apparatus
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
Section of Test Method D2794 with the following exceptions:
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1.1 The cylindrical weight shall be 1.82 kg (4.0 lb),
6.1.2 The EIFS specimen shall fit below the tube,
2. Referenced Documents
6.1.3 The diameter of the hemispherical head shall be 13
2.1 ASTM Standards: mm (1.2 in.) and it shall be made to fit inside the guide tube
D2794 Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to instead of resting on the test panel, and
the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact) 6.1.4 Disregard all information concerning the panel
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys- support, magnifier, and pin-hole detector.
tems (EIFS)
7. Test Specimens
7.1 The EIFS base coat, reinforcing mesh, and finish coat
3. Terminology
shall be applied to 600 by 1200 mm (2 by 4 ft) sections of
3.1 For definitions of general terms relating to EIFS, see
25-mm (1-in) thick insulation board, unless otherwise speci-
Terminology E2110.
fied. Specimens shall be representative of those used in actual
construction.
4. Summary of Test Method
7.2 The reinforcing mesh(es) or reinforced coating shall be
4.1 Specimens shall be subjected to rapid deformation by a
continuous and have no laps or joints. The reinforcing
falling standard weight. By gradually increasing the distance
mesh(es) shall not be lapped onto the side or back of the
the weight drops, the point at which failure occurs can be
specimen.
determined.
8. Conditioning
4.2 The impact resistance classification shall be determined
bythenumberofjoules(inch-lb)achievedwhenatleastsixout
8.1 Allow the specimens to cure a minimum of 28 days at
22 6 3°C (72° 6 5°F) and 50 6 5% relative humidity.
Conduct the test in the same environment or immediately on
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on removal.
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
on Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS). 9. Procedure
Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published April 2006. DOI: 10.1520/
9.1 Weigh the specimen and record the weight and the type
E2486-06.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or and density of insulation board used in the specimen.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
9.2 Place the specimen on a smooth flat, rigid surface with
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the coated side up. Be sure the specimen is flat against the
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