ASTM-E2556 › Standard Specification for Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment
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Scope
1.1 This specification is limited to vapor permeable flexible sheet materials which are intended to be mechanically attached and are generally installed behind the cladding system in exterior walls.
1.2 This specification is limited to the evaluation of materials and does not address installed performance. Although the fastening practices (type of fastener, fastening schedule, etc.) may affect the installed function of these materials, they are not included in this specification.
1.3 This specification does not address integration of the water-resistive barrier with other wall elements. The topic is addressed in more detail in Practice E2112 and Guide E2266.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 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.
Keywords
building felt; building paper; building wrap; housewrap; sheathing membrane; water-resistive barrier; weather-resistive barrier; ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades)
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Document Number
ASTM-E2556_E2556M-10R22
Revision Level
2010 R22 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
Oct. 6, 2022
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
10 pages
Committee Number
E06.55