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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of exterior metal roof panel systems to water penetration when water is applied to the outdoor face simultaneously with a static air pressure at the outdoor face higher than the pressure at the indoor face, that is, positive pressure. This test method is a specialized adaption of Test Method E331.

1.2 This test method is applicable to any roof area and is intended to measure only the water penetration associated with the field of roof including panel side laps and structural connections. It does not include leakage at openings or perimeter or any other details.

1.3 This test method is limited to specimens in which the side seams and attachments are clearly visible and in which the source of leakage is readily determined. Composite systems in which the source cannot be readily determined are outside the scope of this test method.

1.4 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and flow measurement.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only and may be approximate.

1.6 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes excluding tables and figures, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the test method.

1.7 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. For specific hazard statements, see 8.1.

Keywords

Air pressure testing-building constructions/materials; Exterior metal roof panel systems; Leak testing-building constructions/materials; Panel; Ponding; Pressure testing-building constructions/materials; Rain; Roofing and waterproofing materials; Roof panel; Side lap; Side seam; Structural building materials; Uniform static air pressure difference; Water-spray; exterior metal roof panel systems-water penetration, by uniform static; air pressure difference, test,; Mastic; exterior metal roof panel systems-water penetration, by uniformstatic; air pressure difference, test,; Thermal expansion; Water penetration; exterior metal roof panel systems-water penetration,by uniform static; air pressure difference, test

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.11 (Building Constructions (I): E72 - E2110)

To find similar documents by classification:

91.060.20 (Roofs Including related elements (gutters, etc.))

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