The intent of this guide is to provide information and guidelines for consideration by the designer or applicator of joint seals in, or adjacent to, EIFS. Refer to Specification E2568 for additional information pertaining to specifying Class PB EIFS. Refer to Guide E2511 for additional information pertaining to detailing of EIFS-Clad Wall Assemblies.

Proper selection and use of a sealant is fundamental to its ultimate performance, service life, and durability. A sealant joint subjected to movement and other similar performance factors should be designed for the particular application to avoid compromising its performance capability and causing failures. Refer to C1193 for guidance.

In addition to the design and installation data in this guide, consult the sealant manufacturer about applications for its products and their proper use and installation.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide describes the use of single and multi-component, cold-applied joint sealants, or precured sealant systems for joint sealing applications, or both, in buildings using Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) on one or both sides of the joint. Refer to 10.1 for joint seal geometries.

1.2 The elastomeric sealants described by this guide meet the requirements of Specifications C834, C920, or C1311.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 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.

1.5 There are no ISO standards similar or equivalent to this ASTM standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)

C794 Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C834 Specification for Latex Sealants

C920 Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants

C1311 Specification for Solvent Release Sealants

C1382 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Sealants When Used in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Joints

C1397 Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage

C1472 Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width

E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

E2511 Guide for Detailing of EIFS-Clad Wall Assemblies

E2568 Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

ANSI Standard

Keywords

exterior insulation and finish systems; EIFS; joint sealant; tensile adhesion;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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