Standards & Topics

Question 1

ASTM E 2128

Answer 1

ASTM Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls

Question 2

ASTM E 1105

Answer 2

ASTM
Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Ext. Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls (by uniform or cyclical Air Pressure Difference).

Question 3

ASTM E 1105 Procedure A

Answer 3

Fenestration testing for a single, 15 minute cycle.

Question 4

ASTM E 1105 Procedure B

Answer 4

Fenestration testing using a minimum of 3, 5-minute pressure cycles* with 1 minute rest between.

*or equivalent, 15 min. Minimum.

Question 5

Minimum time of pressure application required by ASTM E 1105, Procedure B

Answer 5

15 minutes (3 cycles at 5 min).

Question 6

What ASTM Standard is referenced by AAMA 907 for coating adhesion.

Answer 6

ASTM B571 - Standard Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of metallic Coatings

Question 7

What ASTM standard is used to evaluate adhesion of non metallic coatings, referenced by AAMA 907

Answer 7

ASTM D3359. Standard Test Method for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test

Question 8

What is the process used for evaluating hardware corrosion resistance per AAMA 907 - ASTM B117

Answer 8

Parts are immersed in a salt-spray fog test for 300 hours.

Question 9

What is the threshold for passing the ASTM B117 Corrosion resistance test?

Answer 9

No more than location per square inch of loss of adhesion, corrosion or blistering, or any spots larger than 1/16”.

Question 10

ASTM Standard Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Doors…. etc. (Laboratory Test).

Answer 10

ASTM E283

Question 11

ASTM Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
(Laboratory Test)

Answer 11

ASTM E331

Question 12

ASTM Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet UV lamp apparatus for exposure of nonmentallic materials.

Answer 12

ASTM G154

Question 13

ASTM Standard for testing polymer Shore A or Shore B hardness using a durometer

Answer 13

ASTM C661

Question 14

ASTM Standard for lap-shear test cited by AAMA 800

Answer 14

ASTM C961.

Question 15

ASTM standard defining sealant ‘Slump’ or tape ‘sag’ as referenced in AAMA 800:

Answer 15

ASTM D2202

Question 16

ASTM Standard pertaining to sealant ‘vehicle migration’ referenced in AAMA 800:

Answer 16

ASTM D2203

Question 17

ASTM Standard cited by AAMA 800 for evaluation of low-temperature flexibility in sealant:

Answer 17

ASTM C734

Question 18

ASTM C734 calls for heating the subject to what temperature and for what duration? This is followed by cooling to what temperature, for how long, prior to bending and inspection?

Answer 18

180 degrees for 14 days

7 degrees for 24 hours.

Question 19

What criteria are used for visual screening of BBMTGT per AAMA 800.

Answer 19

No surface cracks or bond loss in any sample.

Question 20

Standard test method for oil migration or plasticizer bleed-out of preformed tape sealants

Answer 20

ASTM C772

Question 21

Standard test method for adhesion in Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants

Answer 21

ASTM C794

Question 22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Adhesive Strength of Preformed Tape Sealants by Disk method

Answer 22

ASTM C907

Question 23

Standard Test method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.

Answer 23

ASTM E547

Question 24

Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

Answer 24

ASTM E531

Question 25

Standard Test method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

Answer 25

ASTM E330

Question 26

Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings.

Answer 26

ASTM E1300

Question 27

The air pressure difference applied to windows per ASTM E547 and E331 is equal to what percent of the design pressure? How i this different for AW (Architectural) windows?

Answer 27

15% for most windows | 20% for AW windows.

Question 28

ASTM E1300 makes what assumptions regarding stiffness of the support system?

Answer 28

The glass edge support system limits deflection to less than 1/175 of the length of the panel at a given load.

Question 29

Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials

Answer 29

ASTM E1886

Question 30

Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

Answer 30

ASTM E1996 This specification provides the information required to conduct Test Method E1886.

Question 31

Summarize the test process or standards established in ASTM E1886.

Answer 31

Test specimen is subjected to a specified missile impact, followed by a number of cycles of positive and negative static pressure differential.

Question 32

Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms

Answer 32

ASTM F2090

Question 33

Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

Answer 33

NFPA 80

Question 34

This standard establishes the specifications and methods of testing for the safety properties of safety glazing materials as used for all building and architectural purposes.

Answer 34

ANSI Z97.1

Question 35

Prescribes the mandatory safety requirements for glazing materials used or intended for use in any of the following architectural products: (1) Storm doors or combination doors. (2) Doors. (3) Bathtub doors and enclosures. (4) Shower doors and enclosures. (5) [Reserved] (6) Sliding glass doors (patio-type).

Answer 35

CPSC 16 CFR 1201

Question 36

Specification for Operating Cycle Performance of Side-Hinged Exterior Door Systems

Answer 36

AAMA 920

Question 37

Voluntary Specification for Determining Forced Entry Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Systems

Answer 37

AAMA 1304

Question 38

Voluntary Specification for the Water Penetration Resistance and Structural Load Performance of Locking/Latching Hardware Used in Side-Hinged Door Systems

Answer 38

AAMA 930

Question 39

Specification for Determining the Vertical Loading Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Leaves

Answer 39

AAMA 925

Question 40

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

Answer 40

ASHRAE 90.1

Question 41

Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation

Answer 41

ASTM E2190

Question 42

Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors

Answer 42

ANSI/NFRC 100:

Question 43

Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

Answer 43

ANSI/NFRC 200:

Question 44

Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Air Leakage

Answer 44

ANSI/NFRC 400

Question 45

Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights.

Answer 45

AAMA 1607

Question 46

Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

Answer 46

ASTM D1003

Question 47

Standard Practice for Goniometric Optical Scatter Measurements (Use for haze factor >30% per D1003)

Answer 47

ASTM E2387

Question 48

Test Method for Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure | Used in determining water-resistance of paper flashings

Answer 48

AATCC 127

Question 49

Voluntary Specification for Mechanically Attached Flexible Flashing

Answer 49

AAMA 712

Question 50

Voluntary Specification for Self Adhering Flashing Used for Installation of Exterior Wall Fenestration Products

Answer 50

AAMA 711

Question 51

Voluntary Test Method to Determine Chemical Compatibility of Sealants and Self-Adhered Flexible Flashings

Answer 51

AAMA 713

Question 52

Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection

Answer 52

ASTM D1970

Question 53

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension Referenced by AAMA 711 for SAF tensile strength

Answer 53

ASTM D412

Question 54

Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Preformed Tape Sealants

Answer 54

ASTM C765

Question 55

Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

Answer 55

ASTM D3330

Question 56

Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows with Frontal Flanges for Surface Barrier Masonry Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Conditions

Answer 56

FMA / AAMA 200

Question 57

Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings

Answer 57

AAMA 714

Question 58

Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants (Referenced by AAMA 714 for FAF adhesion testing)

Answer 58

ASTM C794

Question 59

Standard Test Method for Crack Bridging Ability of Liquid-Applied Waterproofing Membrane. (Referenced by AAMA 714 for crack bridging at low temperature)

Answer 59

ASTM C1305

Question 60

Standard specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

Answer 60

ASTM C920

Question 61

Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants (For glass/metal sealant adhesion testing.)

Answer 61

ASTM C1135

Question 62

What standard provides a means of testing sealant compatibility with glazing accessories?

Answer 62

ASTM C1087

Question 63

Standard Test Method for Staining of Porous Substrate by Joint Sealants

Answer 63

ASTM C1248

Question 64

Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights.

Answer 64

ASTM E2112

Question 65

Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference (Lab)

Answer 65

ASTM E547

Question 66

Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls

Answer 66

ASTM E2128

Question 67

The key difference between ASTM E283 and ASTM E783 is:

Answer 67

I know you think you know this, but double check - is it really just field vs. lab?

Question 68

Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors,and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference

Answer 68

ASTM E547