ASTM E2485/E2485M-13

Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Resistance to freezing and thawing is a factor when determining the durability of EIFS, an EIFS with water-resistive barrier coatings, and water-resistive barrier coatings by itself.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the effect of freezing and thawing of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), an EIFS with water-resistive barrier coatings, and water-resistive barrier coatings by itself.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2013
• ICS: 91.120.30 - Waterproofing
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.58 - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2485-06 - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM E2485/E2485M-13(2018) - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E2568-17a - Standard Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2570/E2570M-07(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) Coatings Used under Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) or EIFS with Drainage
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2485/E2485M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish
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Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2485/E2485M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope examined for signs of deleterious effects, such as cracking,
crazing,checking,blistering,peeling,delamination,orerosion.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the
effect of freezing and thawing of exterior insulation and finish
5. Significance and Use
systems (EIFS), an EIFS with water-resistive barrier coatings,
5.1 Resistance to freezing and thawing is a factor when
and water-resistive barrier coatings by itself.
determining the durability of EIFS, an EIFS with water-
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
resistive barrier coatings, and water-resistive barrier coatings
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
by itself.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
6. Apparatus
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
6.1 Compressor, Freezing Chamber, and Circulator—Of
with the standard.
such design and capacity that the temperature of the air in the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
freezing chamber shall not exceed −9°C [16°F] 1 h after
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
introducing the maximum charge of units. The initial tempera-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ture will not exceed 32°C [90°F].
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 6.2 TraysandContainers—Willbeshallow,metal,andhave
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an inside depth of 38.1 6 12.7 mm [1 ⁄2 6 ⁄2 in.] and be of
2. Referenced Documents
suitable strength and size so that the tray with a charge of
2 frozen units can be removed from the freezing chamber by one
2.1 ASTM Standards:
person.
E631Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys- 6.3 Thawing Tank—Should permit complete submersion of
tems (EIFS)
the specimens in their trays.Adequate means shall be provided
sothatthewaterinthetankmaybekeptatatemperatureof24
3. Terminology
6 5.5°C [75 6 10°F].
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in
6.4 Drying Room—Maintained at a temperature of 24 6
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Termi-
8°C [75 6 15°F], with a relative humidity between 30 and
nology E631 (for buildings in general).
70%. The drying room should be free from drafts.
4. Summary of Test Method
7. Test Specimens
4.1 Specimens are subjected to cycles of freezing and
7.1 Water-Resistive Barrier Coatings
thawing. Surface changes, viewed at 5× magnification, are
7.1.1 Prepare a minimum of five test specimens measuring
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a minimum of 150 mm [6 in. ] for each substrate that will be
evaluated.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
7.1.2 For sheathing substrates, two sheathing sections shall
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
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be assembled with a 3.2-mm [ ⁄8-in.] joint. The joint shall be
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
treated as it would in its end-use configuration.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally
7.1.3 Apply the water-resistive barrier coating over the
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E2485 – 06. DOI:
10.1520/E2485_E2485M-13.
substrate surface in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
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structions. The specimen shall be representative of those used
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
inactualconstruction.Allowthewater-resistivebarriercoating
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. to dry a minimum of 24 h.
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7.1.4 The back and sides of the test specimens shall be specimens, submerge them in the thawing tank for 4 6 ⁄2 h,
sealed with an impervious material that need not be the and again subject them to a normal week of freezing and
coating. thawing cycles in accordance with 9.1.2 and 9.1.5.
7.2 EIFS Testing
NOTE 2—If a laboratory has personnel availab
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Designation: E2485 − 06 E2485/E2485M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish
1
Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2485;E2485/E2485M; 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 covers procedures for determining the effect of freezing and thawing of exterior insulation and finish
systems (EIFS), an EIFS with water-resistive barrier coatings, and water-resistive barrier coatings by itself.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information purposes only.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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions and terms relating to this standard, see Terminologiesgeneral terminology regarding EIFS and building in
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Terminology E631 and(for E2110.buildings in general).
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens are subjected to cycles of freezing and thawing. Surface changes, viewed at 5× magnification, are examined for
signs of deleterious effects, such as cracking, crazing, checking, blistering, peeling, delamination, or erosion.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Resistance to freezing and thawing is a factor when determining the durability of EIFS, an EIFS with water-resistive barrier
coatings, and water-resistive barrier coatings by itself.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Compressor, Freezing Chamber, and Circulator—Of such design and capacity that the temperature of the air in the freezing
chamber shall not exceed −9°C (16°F) one hour[16°F] 1 h after introducing the maximum charge of units. The initial temperature
will not exceed 32°C (90°F).[90°F].
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6.2 Trays and Containers—Will be shallow, metal, and have an inside depth of 38.1 6 12.7 mm (1 [1 ⁄2 6 ⁄2 in.)in.] and be
of suitable strength and size so that the tray with a charge of frozen units can be removed from the freezing chamber by one person.
6.3 Thawing Tank—Should permit complete submersion of the specimens in their trays. Adequate means shall be provided so
that the water in the tank may be kept at a temperature of 24 6 5.5° C (75 6 10°F).5.5°C [75 6 10°F].
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved April 1, 2006Sept. 1, 2013. Published April 2006September 2013. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E2485
– 06. DOI: 10.1520/E2485-06.10.1520/E2485_E2485M-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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6.4 Drying Room—Maintained at a temperature of 24 6 8°C (75 615°F), [75 6 15°F], with a relative humidity between 30
and 70 percent. 70 %. The drying room should be free from drafts.
7. Test Specimens
7.1 Water-Resistive Barrier Coatings
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7.1.1 Prepare a minimum of five test specimens measuring a minimum of 150 mm (6 [6 in. )] for each substrate that will be
evaluated.
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7.1.2 For sheathing substrates, two sheathing sections shall be assembled with a 3.2-mm ([ ⁄8-in.)-in.] joint. The joint shall be
treated as it would in its end-use configuration.
7.1.3 Apply the water-r
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