ASTM C1382

EIFS are barrier-type systems that must be weatherproofed to prevent the passage of moisture, air, dust, heat, and cold from entering a structure.

This test method is intended to determine the adhesion properties of the sealant with the EIFS substrate as determined by its tensile adhesive properties for dry, wet, frozen, heat-aged, and artificial weather-aged conditions.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method describes a laboratory procedure for measuring tensile adhesion properties of sealants to exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) under dry, wet, frozen, heat-aged, and artificial weather-aged conditions.

1.2 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.

1.3 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

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.

1.4 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
C1135 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
C1442 Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that use Laboratory Light Sources
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure to Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

Index Terms

EIFS; ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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