ASTM E2134/E2134M-14

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Maintenance of adequate tensile adhesion of EIFS components to each other, and to the substrate are essential for long term performance of the system.  
5.2 The tensile-adhesion properties obtained by this test method are not purported to be representative of wind load or other structural and moisture related properties of the EIFS wall assembly. Tensile-adhesion properties using this test method are used as one of the factors in evaluating substrates and to compare adhesives.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method evaluates the tensile-adhesion performance of an exterior insulation and finish System (EIFS) or its individual components by two different procedures: Procedure A, Dry Conditioning and Testing of Specimens; and Procedure B, Wet Conditioning and Testing of Specimens.  
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2014
• ICS: 91.100.99 - Other construction materials
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.58 - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2134-01(2006) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM E2134/E2134M-14(2018) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E2568-17a - Standard Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014
• 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-Apr-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2134/E2134M − 14
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior
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Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2134/E2134M;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 3.1.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building
in general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and
1.1 This test method evaluates the tensile-adhesion perfor-
Terminology E631 (for buildings in general).
mance of an exterior insulation and finish System (EIFS) or its
individual components by two different procedures: Procedure 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
A, Dry Conditioning and Testing of Specimens; and Procedure 3.2.1 adhesion—the state in which two surfaces are held
B, Wet Conditioning and Testing of Specimens. together by forces at the interface.
3.2.2 cohesion—the molecular attraction that holds a body
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
together. The internal strength of a material.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.2.3 specimen—the entire assembled unit cut from the
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
sample and submitted for test as described in Section 7.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.2.4 tensile-adhesion strength—the ultimate strength in
with the standard.
tension normal to the plane of the system.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Specimensaretestedbyapplyingtensileloadsnormalto
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the plane of the system in a controlled environment to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
determine the tensile adhesion of the system or individual
components of the system, of both.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
5.1 Maintenance of adequate tensile adhesion of EIFS
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
components to each other, and to the substrate are essential for
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys-
long term performance of the system.
tems (EIFS)
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5.2 The tensile-adhesion properties obtained by this test
2.2 EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA):
method are not purported to be representative of wind load or
Guideline Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish
other structural and moisture related properties of the EIFS
Systems, Class PB
wall assembly. Tensile-adhesion properties using this test
method are used as one of the factors in evaluating substrates
3. Terminology
and to compare adhesives.
3.1 Definitions:
6. Apparatus
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6.1 Tensile Test Machine, capable of producing a tensile
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
load on the test specimen at a constant cross-head rate of 1.5
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
mm/min [0.05 in./min].
Current edition approved April 1, 2014. Published May 2014. Originally
approved in 1998 as PS 72 – 98. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
6.2 Load Measuring Device, calibrated according to Prac-
E2134 – 01(2006). DOI: 10.1520/E2134_E2134M-14.
tice E4, the test machine load measuring device shall be
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capable of measuring the load to an accuracy of 61 % of the
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on maximum load applied to the test specimen.
the ASTM website.
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6.3 Loading Fixtures—The loading fixtures shall be self-
Available from EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA), 513 West Broad
Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com. aligning and shall not apply eccentric loads. The loading
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fixtures shall be a minimum of 12.0-mm [0.5-in.]-thick metal 8. Sample Curing
blocks to keep the bonded facings essentially flat under the
8.1 Allow samples to cure a minimum of seven days (28
maximum applied load. The size of the loading blo
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Designation: E2134 − 01 (Reapproved 2006) E2134/E2134M − 14
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior
1
Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2134;E2134/E2134M; 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 evaluates the tensile-adhesion performance of an exterior insulation and finish System (EIFS) or its
individual components by two different procedures: Procedure A, Dry Conditioning and Testing of Specimens; and Procedure B,
Wet Conditioning and Testing of Specimens.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The inch-pound units
given in parentheses are for information only.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 determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
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2.2 EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA):
Guideline Specification for Exterior Guideline Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, Class PB
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of general terms relating to building construction used in this test method, general terminology regarding
EIFS and building in general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Terminology E631. (for buildings in general).
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 adhesion—the state in which two surfaces are held together by forces at the interface.
3.2.2 cohesion—the molecular attraction that holds a body together. The internal strength of a material.
3.2.3 specimen—the entire assembled unit cut from the sample and submitted for test as described in Section 7.
3.2.4 tensile-adhesion strength—the ultimate strength in tension normal to the plane of the system.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens are tested by applying tensile loads normal to the plane of the system in a controlled environment to determine
the tensile adhesion of the system or individual components of the system, of both.
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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 Sept. 1, 2006April 1, 2014. Published September 2006May 2014. Originally approved in 1998 as PS 72 – 98. Last previous edition approved
in 20012006 as E2134 – 01.E2134 – 01 DOI: 10.1520/E2134-01R06.(2006). DOI: 10.1520/E2134_E2134M-14.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from EIMA, 3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270, Morrow, GA 30260.EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA), 513 West Broad Street, Suite 210,
Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com.
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 Maintenance of adequate tensile adhesion of EIFS components to each other, and to the substrate are essential for long term
performance of the system.
5.2 The tensile-adhesion properties obtained by this test method are not purported to be representative of wind load or other
structural and moisture related properties of the EIFS wall assembly. Tensile-adhesion properties using this test method are used
as one of the factors in evaluating substrates and to compare adhesives.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Tensile Test Machine, capable of producing a tensile loa
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