ASTM C1715-10
(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
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.
This test method is suitable for use on mock-up walls to determine the performance of masonry wall drainage systems.
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 The values stated in 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 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.
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Designation: C1715 − 10
StandardTest 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; 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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method describes a standard procedure for
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtobuilding
determining the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to
construction used in this test method, see Terminology E631.
collect water that penetrates the exterior masonry wythe during
For definitions of terms relating to masonry, brick and clay tile,
rainstorms and to direct this water back to the exterior surface
and concrete masonry units used in this test method, see
of the wall.
Terminology C1232.
1.2 This test method is applicable to wall systems that
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
contain an exterior masonry wythe with a drainage zone on the
3.2.1 back-up wall, n—the portion of the wall system
interior face of the exterior wythe. It is not applicable to
located on the interior side of the drainage zone.
single-wythe drainage walls.
3.2.2 drainage zone, n—the region located between the
1.3 This test method is not applicable to masonry barrier
interior face of the exterior wythe of masonry and the exterior
walls or other masonry walls that are designed without
face of the back-up wall or the water-resistive barrier placed on
drainage zones behind the exterior wythe.
the exterior face of the back-up wall to facilitate the flow of
water to a flashing or water collection system.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The drainage zone often includes other
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only components such as rigid insulation in addition to devices that
facilitate the flow of water or prevent mortar from blocking the
and are not considered standard.
weeps.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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
3.2.4 masonry barrier wall, n—single or multi-wythe ma-
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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-
etration of Masonry Wall Surfaces
signed with a drainage zone immediately behind the exterior
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
masonry wythe that allows water penetrating the masonry to
Through Masonry
flow down the drainage zone where the water is collected and
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
divertedbyflashingtotheexteriorfaceoftheexteriorwytheor
collected and drained by some other water collection system.
3.2.5.1 Discussion—This wall type includes: masonry cav-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
ity walls; anchored masonry veneer walls; insulated cavity
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C15.04 on Research.
walls; and any other masonry wall systems with a drainage
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
zone.
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1715 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/C1715-10.
3.2.6 masonry wall drainage system, n—the drainage zone,
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the water resistive barrier (where included), the flashing or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
other water collection devices, and the weep system in a
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. masonrydrainagewalldesignedtocollectwaterthatpenetrates
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation:C1715–09 Designation:C1715–10
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall
1
Drainage Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1715; 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 spacezone 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
spaceszones behind the exterior wythe.
1.4 The values stated in 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 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 space. zone.
3.2.2 drainage spacedrainage zone, n—the spaceregion 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 space may contain materials or components designed to permit water movement. —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 spacezone directly
behind the exterior masonry wythe.
3.2.5 masonry drainage wall, n—masonry wall system designed with a drainage spacezone immediately behind the exterior
masonry wythe that allows water penetrating the masonry to flow down the drainage spacezone where the water is collected and
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC15onManufacturedMasonryUnitsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC15.04onResearch.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published July 2009. DOI: 10.1520/C1715-09.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2010.PublishedMay2010.Originallyapprovedin2009.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2009asC1715 – 09.DOI:10.1520/C1715-10.
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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.
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