E987 Deglazing Force Test Methods

Things about ASTM-E987: Standard test methods for deglazing force of fenestration products. 1.1 These test methods measure the resistance of elements of fenestration products such as operating (or removable) window sashes, storm sashes, and sliding glass door panels (hereafter referred to as sash members) to forces tending to deglaze the construction. 1.2 These test methods […]
E774 Insulating Glass Durability Classification

Things about ASTM-E774-97: Standard specification for the classification of the durability of sealed insulating glass units. 1.1 Thisspecificationisapplicabletothosesealedinsulating glass units, with one or two airspaces. 1.2 The classification of test specimens is based on frost or chemical dew point after the specified test duration(s). 1.3 Qualification under this specification is intended to provide a basis […]
E631 Building Constructions Terminology

Things about ASTM-E631-15: Standard terminology of Building Constructions. 1.1 This Terminology consists of terms and definitions pertaining to the subject field of buildings and building construction, and in particular, terms related to the standards generated by ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings. 1.2 The purpose of this Terminology is to provide preferred and admitted […]
ASTM E576 Insulating Glass Frost Point Test Method

Things about ASTM-E576: Standard test method for frost point of sealed insulating glass units in the vertical position. 1.1 This test method describes a field or laboratory procedure for determining the frost point within the air space(s) of sealed insulating glass units, and establishes the criteria for determining whether that point is below or above […]
ASTM E546 Insulating Glass Dew Point Test Standard

Things about ASTM-E546-14: Standard test method for frost/dew point of sealed insulating glass unit. 1.1 This test method describes a laboratory procedure for determining the frost/dew point within the air space(s) of sealed insulating glass units and establishes the criteria for determining whether that point is below or above a given or specified temperature. 1.2 […]