1、Designation: E 1825 06Standard Guide forEvaluation of Exterior Building Wall Materials, Products, andSystems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1825; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of la
2、st revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide covers guidance to design professionals inthe evaluation of materials, products, or systems with whichthey a
3、re not familiar and to help determine that the selectedmaterials, products, or systems are suitable for use on or as apart of an exterior building wall.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of thi
4、s standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions3. Terminology3.1 There are no terms in this standard that require defini-tio
5、n other than as provided by Terminology E 631.4. Significance and Use4.1 This guide may be used by design professionals andothers in the building construction industry to provide factualsupport for professional judgment of materials, products, orsystems during the design development of new and remed
6、ialexterior building wall construction.4.2 This guide is intended to provide guidance to the user ofthis 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 anew or differen
7、t manner. The standard may be used toinvestigate and assess the probable performance of suchmaterials, products, or systems in relation to the proposed useon or as part of an exterior building wall.4.3 The procedures outlined in Section 5 will help guide theuser in making informed selections based o
8、n the materials,products, or systems performance history on constructedprojects and provide information on limitations of use, themanufacturers performance history, and current status. Theuse of this guide will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk ofin-service performance problems with materials, pro
9、ducts, orsystems.4.4 The procedures listed in this standard are intended foruse in selecting materials, products, or systems that are criticalto the safety, function, or serviceability of a building, or wherethey constitute substantial components of the work. Therecommendations in this guide are not
10、 applicable to allmaterials, products, or systems that can be incorporated inbuildings. The user must exercise appropriate judgment andcare regarding the need when applying the various proceduresincluded in this guide, including the use of the form includedin Appendix X1, with regard to particular m
11、aterials, products,or systems, and specific buildings. Materials, products, orsystems that will be used for a noncritical or incidental useusually do not require an exhaustive evaluation. Materials,products, or systems with which the user has first-handexperience do not generally require an exhausti
12、ve evaluationsince many of the evaluation tasks listed herein should havebeen performed previously.4.5 Appendix X1 is provided for the user of this guide as atool in organizing their thoughts and approach to application ofthe guide. It may also provide useful documentation to the userfor both the bu
13、ilding under current consideration and as afuture reference for other buildings. Other forms of documen-tation may be developed by contract agreements or require-ments of authorities having jurisdiction.NOTE 1Often components of exterior building wall construction aretested in the laboratory to help
14、 assure adequate performance. Laboratoryevaluation of materials, products, or systems is not described in this guide.5. Investigation5.1 Technical information from sellers, manufacturers, ordistributors.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performanceof Buildings and is the
15、 direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on ExteriorBuilding Wall Systems.Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as E 1825 96 (2003).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org,
16、orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.1.1 Obtain a l
17、ist of projects where the materials, products,or systems for each project were used, including:5.1.1.1 Dates of installation;5.1.1.2 Name of project, address, owner, contact persons,type of use, phone number;5.1.1.3 Name of contractor, subcontractor, contact persons,address, phone number; and5.1.1.4
18、 Name of engineer or architect, contact persons,address, phone number.5.1.2 Obtain pertinent research reports, test data, and certi-fications for the materials, products, or systems from inceptionto help evaluate current characteristics, changes, and their usesover time.5.1.3 Ask the manufacturers f
19、or a listing of specific changesin the materials, products, or systems over time includingimprovements, changes in physical and chemical components,geometry, production methods, and quality control.5.1.4 Obtain specifications, tech sheets, safety recommen-dations, installation standards, compatibili
20、ty tests, approval ofpublic authorities and industry associations, and compliancewith ASTM and industry standards.5.1.5 Obtain the manufacturers written response as tosuitability of the products for their intended uses after supply-ing the manufacturer(s) with anticipated use conditions for themater
21、ials, products, or systems including the project descrip-tion, specifications, and drawings.5.1.6 Documentation of the materials, products, or systemsevaluation is encouraged by this guide. However, documenta-tion and the use of the form of Appendix X1 is a decision leftto the judgment and needs of
22、the user.5.1.7 Evaluate the production capacity and quality controlmeasures of the manufacturer. If necessary, visit production,curing, storage, and shipping facilities.5.1.8 Obtain specific technical background and test resultsfor factual confirmation and quantification where the manufac-turers lit
23、erature contains general characterizations such asbreathable, ultraviolet (UV) resistant, waterproof, corrosion-resistant, fire-resistant, and similar claims.5.2 Past performance.5.2.1 Contact owners, designers, contractors, and mainte-nance organizations with first-hand experience regarding themate
24、rials, products, or systems to assess performance history.Note the effect of different uses and climates on performanceand durability.5.2.2 Visit completed installations to observe the materials,products, or systems in place, being careful to assure they areused in a manner similar to the contemplat
25、ed use. Visit new andold installations to evaluate the effects of aging and in-serviceexposure. Where possible, visit installations reflecting applica-tions and exposure conditions similar to the contemplated use.5.2.3 Review maintenance requirements for the material,product, or system. Compare them
26、 to probable maintenanceprocedures to be expected for the proposed application. Con-sider these issues:5.2.3.1 Available funds and resources for maintenance;5.2.3.2 Owners history of maintenance performance;5.2.3.3 Availability of qualified maintenance personneltrained in required procedures and met
27、hods; and5.2.3.4 Accessibility for maintenance.5.2.4 Verify availability and capability of mechanics withspecific and successful experience in installing and servicingthe materials, products, or systems.5.2.5 Investigate problems uncovered during this evaluationto attempt to isolate design, workmans
28、hip, and manufacturingfactors contributing to the problem.5.3 Manufacturers performance.5.3.1 Review and evaluate warranty documents and evalu-ate the warranters willingness to act on warranted provisions.5.3.2 Verify the level of post construction technical supportthat may be expected. Determine if
29、 help is likely to beavailable promptly and from technically knowledgeable per-sonnel should the need arise during or after construction.5.4 Literature survey.5.4.1 Review published information about the materials,products, or systems, or similar generic products and theirlimitations. Record specifi
30、c examples of buildings where theseor similar materials, products, or systems have been usedsuccessfully.5.4.2 Check with local and national code organizations andcode enforcing agencies for changes, approvals, and limitationsof use for the materials, products, or systems.5.4.3 Examine technical ref
31、erences and performance data toconsider weaknesses and limitations and to assist in determin-ing a length of performance record.5.4.4 Examine publications of the regulatory and approvalagencies for the country of origin and for nondomestic mate-rials, products, or systems that do not have domestic a
32、pprovalsand test reports.5.5 Summary of selection judgment.5.5.1 Make a judgment of the desirability of incorporatingthe materials, products, or systems into the project. Consider-ations to include, among others, are first cost; anticipatedservice life; required maintenance; and consequence of inad-
33、equate performance, such as the ease or difficulty of repair orreplacement should the materials, products, or systems prove tobe deficient.5.5.2 Inform the owner of the building for which thematerials, products, or systems are intended about the state ofknowledge of the materials, products, or syste
34、ms; the risksinvolved in their use for the subject building; and the advan-tages and disadvantages associated with their use includingspecific information discovered during the evaluation process.5.6 Appendix X1 is intended to provide a tool for the user ofthe Standard in organizing his or her thoug
35、hts and approach toapplying the guide. It can also be used to document the resultsof his or her findings for the building under consideration, andfor future reference on other buildings.6. Keywords6.1 evaluation; exterior building wall; materials; products;systemsE1825062APPENDIXX1. EVALUATION FORM
36、FOR EXTERIOR WALL MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SYSTEMSX1.1 Report Form (see Fig. X1.1 and Fig. X1.2)NOTE 1Numbers indicated in parenthesis (X.X) refer to specific sections of this guide.NOTE 2Wherever form does not provide sufficient room for recording required information, record the required informati
37、on on an attachment andprovide reference at the appropriate location.NOTE 3It is recommended that a separate form be used for each information source contacted.NOTE 4If information sufficient for evaluation cannot be found, that fact should also be recorded.Evaluation Form for Exterior Wall Material
38、sPROJECT INFORMATIONName:Location:Owner ID Number:Owner:Owner Contact:EVALUATOR INFORMATIONFirm:Individual:Date of Evaluation:Project Number/Identification:MATERIAL, PRODUCT, OR SYSTEM BEING CONSIDERED(indicate which is being considered)Specification or CSI/MasterFormat Reference Number:Product:Syst
39、em:Material:INFORMATION SOURCE(indicate sources of information)MANUFACTURERName:Address:Individual:Title/Function:Telephone/Fax/E-mail:TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONTitle:Date:Publisher/Author:TRADE ORGANIZATIONName:Address:Individual:Title:INSTALLING CONTRACTORName:Address:Individual:Title:DESIGN PROFESSION
40、ALFirm Name:Address:Individual:BUILDING OWNERName:Address:Individual:Title:FIG. X1.1 Evaluation Form for Exterior Wall Materials, Products, and SystemsE1825063TECHNICAL INFORMATION(5.1)(indicate items that apply to this application)_Test Report_Performance Improvements_Change_Reason_Physical Propert
41、ies_Components_Production Methods_Fabrication Methods_Installation Methods_Quality ControlAPPLICATION PERFORMANCE HISTORY(5.2)Referred by (Name):Organization:Title:Reference Application:Address:Telephone/Fax/E-mail:HISTORYDate of Installation:Contractor/Subcontractor:Contact Person:Address:Telephone
42、/Fax/E-mail:MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTSRequired Maintenance:Maintenance Frequency:Consequences of Non-Compliance:Warranty Requirement:Owner Maintenance Ability/History:Funding Available for Maintenance:Building Use/Occupancy Distribution Potential by Required Maintenance:Accessibility for Maintenance:A
43、vailability of Maintenance Providers Region:MANUFACTURERS PAST PERFORMANCE(5.3)REFERENCEName:Title:Organization:Contact Information:EXPERIENCEManufacturers PerformanceWarranty Performance:Responsiveness:LOCAL OR REGIONAL INSTALLING CONTRACTORSAre trained and experienced local or regional installing
44、contractors availablefor the intended application? Please indicate.Yes _ No _Are trained and experienced local or regional maintenance contractors availablefor the intended application? Please indicate.Yes _ No _LITERATURE SURVEY(5.4)Conditions of Use:Limitations:Time in Service/On Market:Code Compl
45、iance:Example Installations/Use:SUMMARY OF EVALUATIONDate:Recommendation:Manufacturers Recommended Limitations:Recommended Limitations:Discussions with Owner:Date:Individual:Primary Points of Discussion:FIG. X1.2 Evaluation Form for Exterior Wall Materials, Products, and Systems (continued).E1825064
46、X1.1.1 The following report form provides a suggestedprocedure of following the recommendations for evaluation ofexterior wall materials, products, and systems as indicated inthis guide. This form is intended as an aid for documenting anevaluation. The evaluator may desire to retain this form forfut
47、ure reference.X1.1.2 If the information in this form is referenced in thefuture for a different use or application of the same material,product, or system, a follow-up evaluation is recommended toensure that the original information is current and appropriateto the new application.ASTM International
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