1、Designation: E1825 06 (Reapproved 2012)Standard Guide forEvaluation of Exterior Building Wall Materials, Products, andSystems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1825; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision
2、, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () 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 w
3、ith whichthey are 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
4、the user of this 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:2E631 Terminology of Building Constructions3. Terminology3.1 There are no terms in this standard that requ
5、ire defini-tion other than as provided by Terminology E631.4. 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
6、new and remedialexterior 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 ane
7、w or different 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 selec
8、tions based on the materials,products, or systems performance history on constructed proj-ects and provide information on limitations of use, the manu-facturers performance history, and current status. The use ofthis guide will reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of in-serviceperformance problems wi
9、th materials, products, or systems.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
10、this guide are not 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 rega
11、rd to particular materials, 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 r
12、equire an exhaustive 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 u
13、serfor both the building 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
14、laboratory to help assure adequate performance. Laboratoryevaluation of materials, products, or systems is not described in this guide.5. Investigation5.1 Technical information from sellers, manufacturers, ordistributors.5.1.1 Obtain a list of projects where the materials, products,or systems for ea
15、ch project were used, including:1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performanceof Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on ExteriorBuilding Wall Systems.Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last
16、 previous edition approved in 2006 as E1825 06. DOI:10.1520/E1825-06R12.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe AS
17、TM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.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,ad
18、dress, phone number; and5.1.1.4 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 tim
19、e.5.1.3 Ask the manufacturers for 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, inst
20、allation standards, compatibility 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 anticipa
21、ted use conditions for thematerials, 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 le
22、ftto the judgment and needs of 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 quantificati
23、on where the manufac-turers literature 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-ha
24、nd experience regarding thematerials, 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 m
25、anner similar to the contemplated 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,p
26、roduct, or system. Compare them 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
27、 in required procedures and methods; 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 atte
28、mpt to isolate design, workmanship, 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 supporttha
29、t may be expected. Determine if 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 t
30、heirlimitations. Record specific 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 syst
31、ems.5.4.3 Examine technical references 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 syst
32、ems that do not have domestic approvalsand 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 mainte
33、nance; and consequence of inad-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 th
34、e materials, products, or systems; 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
35、 in organizing his or her thoughts 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;systemsE1825
36、 06 (2012)2APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. EVALUATION FORM 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
37、for recording required information, record the required information 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 s
38、hould also be recorded.Evaluation Form for Exterior Wall MaterialsPROJECT 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 considere
39、d)Specification or CSI/MasterFormat Reference Number:Product:System: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:INS
40、TALLING CONTRACTORName:Address:Individual:Title:DESIGN PROFESSIONALFirm Name:Address:Individual:BUILDING OWNERName:Address:Individual:Title:FIG. X1.1 Evaluation Form for Exterior Wall Materials, Products, and SystemsE1825 06 (2012)3TECHNICAL INFORMATION(5.1)(indicate items that apply to this applica
41、tion)_Test Report_Performance Improvements_Change_Reason_Physical Properties_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
42、of Installation:Contractor/Subcontractor:Contact Person:Address:Telephone/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 Distr
43、ibution Potential by Required Maintenance:Accessibility for Maintenance:Availability of Maintenance Providers Region:MANUFACTURERS PAST PERFORMANCE(5.3)REFERENCEName:Title:Organization:Contact Information:EXPERIENCEManufacturers PerformanceWarranty Performance:Responsiveness:LOCAL OR REGIONAL INSTAL
44、LING CONTRACTORSAre trained and experienced local or regional installing 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 SURV
45、EY(5.4)Conditions of Use:Limitations:Time in Service/On Market:Code Compliance: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 For
46、m for Exterior Wall Materials, Products, and Systems (Continued)E1825 06 (2012)4X1.1.1 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 f
47、or documenting anevaluation. The evaluator may desire to retain this form forfuture 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
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