E2190 IGU Performance Evaluation Standard
Things about ASTM-E2190-02: Standard specification for insulating glass unit performance and evaluation. This specification is applicable to preassembled permanently sealed insulating glass units with one or two airspace and preassembled insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open. This specification is applicable only to sealed insulating glass units that are constructed with glass. The […]
E2112 Exterior Windoor Installation Standard
Things about ASTM-E2112-01: Standard practice for installation of exterior windows, doors, and skylights. This practice covers the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction. For the purpose of this practice, fenestration products shall be limited to windows, sliding patio-type doors, swinging patio-type doors, and skylights, as used primarily in residential and light commercial […]
E2074 Door Assemblies Fire Test Standard
Things about ASTM-E2074-00: Standard test method for fire tests of door assemblies, including positive pressure testing of side-hinged and pivoted swinging door assemblies. 1.1 This fire-test-response standard is applicable to door assemblies for use in walls to retard the passage of fire. 1.2 This fire-test-response standard determines the ability of door assemblies to function as […]
E2068 Sliding Windows Doors Force Test Method
Things about ASTM-E2068-00: Standard test method for determining of the operating force of sliding windows and doors. 1.1 This test method determines the operating forces for opening and closing horizontal and vertical sliding windows and horizontal sliding door systems. It does not address the forces required for opening pivoting, projecting, or other fenestration systems. This […]
E1996 Exterior Curtain Wall Windborne Standard
Things about ASTM-E1996-04: Standard specification for performance of exterior windows, curtain walls, doors, and impact protective systems impacted by windborne debris in hurricanes. 1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed curtain walls, doors and impact protective systems used in buildings located in geographic regions that are prone to hurricanes. 1.2 This specification provides the information […]