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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of exterior metal roof panel systems to air infiltration resulting from either positive or negative air pressure differences. The test method described is for tests with constant temperature and humidity across the specimen. This test method is a specialized adaption of Test Method E283.

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

1.3 The proper use of this test method requires knowledge of the principles of air flow and pressure measurements.

1.4 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 to be requirements of the test method.

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.

1.6 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 precautionary statements, see Section 7.

Keywords

Air pressure testing-building constructions materials; Endlap; Exterior applications; Flow and flow rate; Flow meter; Leak testing; Mastic; Panels; Pressure testing-building constructions/materials; Roofing and waterproofing materials-building constructions; Structural building materials; Thermal expansion; Wall panels; exterior metal roof panel systems-rate of air leakage, 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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