1. Scope
Standard Guideline for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights in New Construction1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation E XYZ-N-2007; 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. INTRODUCTION This document defines the Guiding Principles for the installation of windows, doors and skylights in new construction. It is intended to provide an overall picture of the requirements and complexity associated with the successful integration of these products into wall systems. {Note: a companion standard, EXYZ-R addresses Guiding Principles for Remodeling and Replacement applications.} As a Guideline, it covers key issues that installers should consider when selecting a window, door or skylight for a given application. It addresses issues such as selecting products that are suitable for a particular application, the types of wall and materials preparations that should be considered when installing these products, guidance on installation basics that are almost universally applicable for these products, and key issues of proper integration again, applicable to almost any wall system. The elements of this Guideline have been developed by general consensus. Where applicable, experimentation and testing have been conducted to substantiate the recommendations. In the absence of testing, professional judgment and the advice of subject matter experts have been relied upon. This document is intended to work in concert with other ASTM documents that are closely related to the many varied issues involved in proper window, door and skylight installation. It will refer the user to numerous other standards for topic-specific guidelines and additional important considerations - such as wood frame wall considerations, flashing material considerations, climate considerations, etc. The Guideline also includes examples of the Guiding Principles in practice with specific recommendations to the designer or installer regarding achieving on-site, installed performance equal to the expectations and product performance claims. As such, rainwater management principles and air sealing principles are discussed in some detail. (Note: Rainwater leakage has been the leading reason for dissatisfaction of building owners with performance of fenestration installations. For this reason, This Guideline places greater emphasis on preventing or limiting rainwater leakage than on any other single performance characteristic.) The Guideline also offers guidance on quality assurance, on-site inspection, testing and code compliance. 1. Scope 1.1 This Guideline addresses the Guiding Principles for the proper installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction. For the purpose of this Guideline, fenestration products refers to windows, sliding patio-type doors, swinging patio type doors, and skylights, as used primarily in residential and light commercial buildings. 1.2 This Guideline addresses issues of product suitability and acceptance for a particular application. The user must consider issues of climate, exposure classification, location in a building, size of the fenestration product, and other variables as a prerequisite to specific installation guidance. 1.3 This Guideline assumes that the user is familiar with general terms and practices associated with building and wall construction. As such, this Guideline defines specific wall preparation considerations necessary prior to window installation. 1.4 This Guideline presents terms and requirements of fenestration installation practice that are applicable to almost any wall type. 1.5 This Guideline provides specific direction regarding the critically important elements of proper integration of the fenestration product with a wall system, again, as principles applicable to almost any wall system. The user will be referred to additional standards and support materials for guidance on particular systems, materials, details or construction elements. 1.6 This Guideline defines (more specifically) key elements of integration associated with rainwater management and air sealing applicable to almost any wall system. 1.7 This Guideline recognizes that actual conditions in buildings vary greatly and, in some cases, these general principles may need to be supported by additional technical guidance and other standards. 1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information only. 1.9 This standard has not been created to address all issues related to every possible installation situation one might experience in the field. Furthermore, This Guideline does not purport to provide fail-safe installation methods, assurance or protection against installation deficiencies, or a standard by which architects can specify or ensure delivered performance. 1.10 This Guideline 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 5, Related Procedures. 1.11 Table of Contents: 1.Scope 2.Referenced Documents 3.Terminology 4.Significance and Use 4.1.Background on Fenestration Performance 4.1.A.Key Performance Indices 5.Guiding Principles for Fenestration Installation 5.1.Objectives 5.2. Product Selection Criteria 5.3.Preparation 5.4.Installation Fundamentals 5.5.Integration Fundamentals 5.6.Water Management 5.7.Air Leakage Management 5.8.Compliance Assurance 6.Additional Installation Considerations 6.1.Post Installation 7.Keywords 8.z
The utility of ASTM E2112 - Standard Guideline for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights in New Construction is challenged by its size. The committee believes that a divide and conquer strategy is necessary to take the knowledge base in E2112 and to turn it into something more practical and useful. The working group envisions a series of smaller standards with window and wall specific guidance, all based on common Guiding Principles. This work item seeks to define as a Standard, the Guiding Principles for window installation. Detailed, prescriptive and performance techniques will follow under other Standards.
Keywords
windows, doors, installation, water management, guiding principles, drainage method, barrier method
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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