Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate of Air Barrier Assemblies

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This method is intended to simulate the performance of various air barrier materials/accessories when combined into an assembly. Based upon the results of the measurements, this procedure then assigns an air leakage rating for the air barrier assembly.

5.2 This method does not purport to establish all criteria necessary for consideration in the selection of an air barrier assembly. The results are intended to be used for comparison purposes and may not represent the field installed performance of the air barrier assembly when installed as part of an air barrier system in a building. However, the results of these tests may be useful in determining the appropriate use of a specified air barrier system assembly.

5.3 This method does not purport to establish all criteria necessary for air barrier systems of all construction types. Test Method E2178 provides an air permeance test method for testing of some air barrier materials. Specification E1677 provides a specification for air barrier systems for low-rise framed building walls.

Subcomité:

E06.41

Referida por:

E2178-21A, D8052_D8052M-22, E0283_E0283M-19, E2813-24, E3054_E3054M-23, E3158-24, E2112-23

Volúmen:

04.12

Número ICS:

91.120.10 (Thermal insulation of buildings)

Palabras clave:

air barrier; air barrier accessories; air barrier assemblies; air barrier materials; air barrier systems; air leakage; air leakage rate;