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Standard Specification for Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment

Standard Specification for Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment

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1.1 This specification is limited to vapor permeable flexible sheet materials which are intended to be mechanically attached and are generally installed behind the cladding system in exterior walls.
1.2 This specification is limited to the evaluation of materials and does not address installed performance. Although the fastening practices (type of fastener, fastening schedule, etc.) may affect the installed function of these materials, they are not included in this specification.
1.3 This specification does not address integration of the water-resistive barrier with other wall elements. The topic is addressed in more detail in Practice E2112 and Guide E2266.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
14-Oct-2010
ICS
91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
Technical Committee
E06 - Performance of Buildings
Drafting Committee
E06.55 - Performance of Building Enclosures
Current Stage
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ASTM E2556/E2556M-09 - Standard Specification for Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:E2556/E2556M −10
Standard Specification for
Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers
1
Intended for Mechanical Attachment
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2556/E2556M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 D779 Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper,
Paperboard, and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indi-
1.1 This specification is limited to vapor permeable flexible
3
cator Method (Withdrawn 2011)
sheet materials which are intended to be mechanically attached
D828 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and
and are generally installed behind the cladding system in
PaperboardUsingConstant-Rate-of-ElongationApparatus
exterior walls.
3
(Withdrawn 2009)
1.2 This specification is limited to the evaluation of mate-
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
rials and does not address installed performance.Although the
Sheeting
fastening practices (type of fastener, fastening schedule, etc.)
D4869 Specification forAsphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Un-
mayaffecttheinstalledfunctionofthesematerials,theyarenot
derlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing
included in this specification.
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
1.3 This specification does not address integration of the
water-resistive barrier with other wall elements. The topic is E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials
addressed in more detail in Practice E2112 and Guide E2266.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E1677 Specification forAir Barrier (AB) Material or System
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
for Low-Rise Framed Building Walls
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
E2112 Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
and Skylights
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
E2128 Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building
with the standard.
Walls
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E2136 Guide for Specifying and Evaluating Performance of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Single Family Attached and Detached Dwellings—
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Durability
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E2266 Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
G154 PracticeforOperatingFluorescentLightApparatusfor
2. Referenced Documents
UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 Other Standards:
D226 Specification forAsphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used
AATCC Test Method 127 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic
4
in Roofing and Waterproofing
Pressure Test
CGSB CAN2-51.32.M77 Sheathing Membrane, Breather
5
1
Type
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55
on Exterior Building Wall Systems.
3
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2010. Published November 2010. Originally The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E2556/E2556M - 09. www.astm.org.
4
DOI: 10.1520/E2556_E2556M-10. Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.aatcc.org.
5
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), Gatineau, Quebec
the ASTM website. K1A 1G6, Canada, http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E2556/E2556M−10
TABLE 1 Requirements for Water Resistive Barriers
Minimum Performance Requirements
Test Requirement Specimen Type Test Method
Type I Type II
Dry tensile (1) as Test Method D828 for paper 3500 N/m (20 lb/in.) minimum (machine and cross direction)
strength or dry manufactured and felt materials, or
breaking force and Test Methods D882 for 3500 N/m (20 lb/in.) minimum (machine and cross direction)
(choose 1) (2) aged in polymeric materials, or
accordance Test Method D503
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:E2556/E2556M–09 Designation: E2556/E2556M – 10
Standard Specification for
Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers
1
Intended for Mechanical Attachment
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2556/E2556M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 specification is limited to vapor permeable flexible sheet materials which are intended to be mechanically attached and
are generally installed behind the cladding system in exterior walls.
1.2 This specification is limited to the evaluation of materials and does not address installed performance. Although the
fastening practices (type of fastener, fastening schedule, etc.) may affect the installed function of these materials, they are not
included in this specification.
1.3 This specification does not address integration of the water-resistive barrier with other wall elements.The topic is addressed
in more detail in Practice E2112 and Guide E2266.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D226 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D779 Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paperboard, and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator Method
D828 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D4869 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1677 Specification for an Air Barrier (AB) Material or System for Low-Rise Framed Building Walls
E2112 Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
E2128 Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls
E2136 Guide for Specifying and Evaluating Performance of Single Family Attached and Detached DwellingsDurability
E2266 Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
2.2 Other Standards:
3
AATCC Test Method 127 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test
4
CGSB CAN2-51.32.M77 Sheathing Membrane, Breather Type
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on Exterior
Building Wall Systems.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published March 2010. DOI: 10.1520/E2556_A2556M-09.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2010. Published November 2010. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E2556/E2556M - 09. DOI:
10.1520/E2556_E2556M-10.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
3
Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
4
Available from Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6, Canada, http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E2556/E2556M – 10
Federal Specification UU-B-790a Federal Specification Building Paper, Vegetable Fiber (Kraft, Waterproofed, Water Repel-
5
lantRepellent and Fire Resistant)
6
TAPPI T-410 Test Method
...

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4.2 This guide is intended to provide guidance to the user of this standard in the evaluation and qualification of materials, products, or systems with which they do not have substantial, long-term experience or that are intended to be employed in a new or different manner. The standard may be used to investigate and assess the probable performance of such materials, products, or systems in relation to the proposed use on or as part of a building exterior enclosure.  
4.3 The procedures outlined in Section 5 will help guide the user in making informed selections based on the materials, products, or systems performance history on constructed projects and provide information on limitations of use, the manufacturer’s performance history, and current status. The use of this guide will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of in-service performance problems with materials, products, or systems.  
4.4 The procedures listed in this guide are intended for use in selecting materials, products, or systems that are critical to the safety, function, or serviceability of a building, or where they constitute substantial components of the work. The recommendations in this guide are not applicable to all materials, products, or systems that can be incorporated in buildings. The user must exercise appropriate judgment and care regarding the need when applying the various procedures included in this guide, including the use of the form included in Appendix X1, with regard to particular materials, products, or systems, and specific buildings. Materials, products, or systems that will be used for a noncritical or incidental use usually do not require an exhaustive evaluation. Materials, products, or systems ...
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1.1 This guide covers guidance to design professionals in the evaluation of materials, products, or systems with which they are not familiar and to help determine that the selected materials, products, or systems are suitable for use on or as a part of a building’s exterior enclosure.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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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ASTM E2128-20(Guide)
Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is intended to provide building professionals with a comprehensive methodology for evaluating water leakage through walls. It addresses the performance expectations and service history of a wall, the various components of a wall, and the interaction between these components and adjacent construction. It is not intended as a construction quality control procedure, nor as a preconstruction qualification procedure. It is intended for evaluating buildings that exhibit water leakage.  
4.1.1 Qualifications—This guide requires the evaluator to possess a knowledge of basic physics and of construction and wall design principles and practices.  
4.1.2 Application—The sequential activities described herein are intended to produce a complete and comprehensive evaluation program, but all activities may not be applicable or necessary for a particular evaluation program. It is the responsibility of the professional using this guide to determine the activities and sequence necessary to properly perform an appropriate leakage evaluation for a specific building.  
4.1.3 Preliminary Assessment—A preliminary assessment may indicate that water leakage problems are limited to a specific element or portion of a wall. The preliminary assessment may also indicate that the wall is not the source of a leak even though it is perceived as such by the building occupant. The presence of water might result from a roofing problem, a condensation problem, a plumbing problem, operable windows or doors left opened or unlatched or some other condition not directly related to water leakage through the building wall and is outside the scope of this guide. The evaluation of causes may likewise be limited in scope, and the procedures recommended herein abridged according to the professional judgement of the evaluator. A statement stipulating the limits of the investigation should be included in the report.  
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1.1 This guide describes methods for determining and evaluating causes of water leakage of exterior walls. For this purpose, water penetration is considered leakage, and therefore problematic, if it exceeds the planned resistance or temporary retention and drainage capacity of the wall, is causing or is likely to cause premature deterioration of a building or its contents, or is adversely affecting the performance of other components. A wall is considered a system including its exterior and interior finishes, fenestration, structural components, and components for maintaining the building interior environment.  
1.2 Investigative techniques discussed may be intrusive, disruptive, or destructive. It is the responsibility of the investigator to establish the limitations of use, to anticipate and advise of the destructive nature of some procedures, and to plan for patching and selective reconstruction as necessary.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3.1 Exception—Solely inch-pound units are stated in 10.3.1, 10.3.2.1, X1.5.3.7, X2.5.1.3, X3.4.3.3, X5.1.2.2, X5.5.5, X5.6.3, and X8.5.1.3.  
1.4 This practice does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. Establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Awareness of safety and familiarity with safe procedures are particularly important for above-ground operations on the exterior of a building and destructive investigative procedures which typically are associated with the work described in this guide.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of Internat...

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ASTM E3223/E3223M-20(Guide)
Standard Guide for Specifying and Testing Field-Constructed Exterior Building Wall System Mockups in New Construction

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is intended to assist the construction team in evaluating the constructability, functionality, sequence of construction, interference, tolerances, component performance, and assembled system performance of the exterior wall systems.  
4.2 This guide does not establish specific roles for the parties involved during construction or the contractual obligations of those parties. The role of each party within any specific project should be established and documented before the start of the project.  
4.3 This guide is intended for use when specifying construction mockups that are either integrated mockups or off-structure mockups.  
4.4 This guide is intended to aid the specifier in the development of a QA mockup program for assessing the performance of exterior walls. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of applicable test methods for QA testing available or applicable to a mockup program.  
4.5 This guide does not address preconstruction laboratory testing of a wall system.  
4.6 This guide is intended to address technical issues with the performance of the wall system and the interconnection of the various components and systems. A mockup may or may not be used as an aesthetic mockup; however, this guide is not intended to address aesthetic issues with the wall system.  
4.7 This guide is not intended to provide guidance for construction observation services. However, the mockup may be useful to inform inspectors of the intended construction, sequence, materials, and interface conditions encountered on the project and serve as a standard of quality to which the remainder of construction can be compared.
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1.1 This guide provides information to assist in the specification, design, and performance testing of field-constructed exterior wall assemblies (“mockups”) for construction projects. This includes testing procedures appropriate to evaluate the component and assembly performance for water penetration resistance, air leakage resistance, and other test methods that may be applied as part of the quality assurance (QA) program for the installed systems.  
1.2 This guide is intended to be applied to exterior wall mockups that include components, systems, and assemblies including, but not limited to, curtain walls, windows, doors, masonry walls, precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), roofing interfaces, stucco, wood siding, metal panels, sealants, appurtenances, penetrations, louvers, and combinations thereof. Such mockups are expected to include the intersection between wall systems.  
1.3 This guide is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of potential testing that may be applicable to field-constructed mockups. Additional tests may be applicable to mockups for specific projects.  
1.4 This guide is not intended to address all possible project delivery methods and as such the requirements listed herein must be evaluated by the specifier for appropriateness with the delivery method.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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.  
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