Significance and Use
This series of test methods provides a means to evaluate performance of the water-resistive barrier coating when subjected to various physical and environmental conditions. The
water-resistive barrier coating is applied between the EIFS and substrate in an EIFS-clad wall assembly and is intended to provide additional protection to the building and its contents from
incidental moisture intrusion that may occur through the building envelope. Although protected from direct weather exposure after the EIFS is installed, the coating must be durable and
weather resistant as it is subjected to various environmental conditions prior to application of the EIFS as well as while the system is in service.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods apply to trowel, roller, or spray applied Water-resistive barrier (WRB) coatings that are applied over exterior sheathing prior to application of EIFS or EIFS with
drainage wall claddings.
1.2 Test methods for in place wall system and cladding related to tests such as fire resistance, wind load capability, air barrier performance, and so forth. should also be considered but are
outside the scope of this document.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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
C297/C297M Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions
D2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100 % Relative Humidity
D2898 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
E330 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1233 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
E2134 Test Method for Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
E2485 Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings
AATCC Standards
AATCC 127 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test
Keywords
coating; drainage; Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS); substrate; Water Resistive Barrier (WRB);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades)
DOI: 10.1520/E2570-07
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ASTM E2570