ASTM E2266-04

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Designation:E2266–04
Standard Guide for
Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall
Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2266; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
1.1 This guide describes design, specification, selection,
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
installation, and inspection of new building wall systems,
1.12 Organization of Document:
exterior deck and stair components, doors, windows, penetra-
Section
tions and sealant joints of wood and metal frame buildings,
Scope 1
typically four stories or less, to minimize water intrusion.
Referenced Documents 2
1.2 This guide does not address prevention of damage
Terminology 3
Summary of Guide 4
caused by water originating from the use of wet building
Significance and Use 5
materialsorfromindoororoutdoorhumidity.Waterfromthese
General Design Principles 6
sources can be important, and the potential for damage caused
Design Practices 7
General Guidelines 8
bywaterfromthesesourcesmustnotbeoverlookedinbuilding
Drainage Walls 9
design or construction.
Drainage Walls—General 9.1
1.3 This guide does not address roofing systems, except Drainage Wall Cladding—Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) 9.2
Drainage Wall Cladding—Wood and Wood-Derived Products 9.3
whenthesurfaceofadeckalsoservesasaroofandatlocations
Drainage Wall Cladding—Vinyl Siding 9.4
where roof systems interface with building walls.
Drainage Wall Cladding—Fiber-Cement Siding 9.5
1.4 This guide does not address any type of barrier wall Cavity Drainage Walls 10
Cavity Drainage Walls—General 10.1
system.
Cavity Drainage Wall Cladding—Masonry 10.2
1.5 This guide does not address any exterior insulation and
Wood Framed Decks and Stairs with Exposed Framing 11
and Decking
finish system (EIFS).
Plaza Decks or Stairs with Enclosed Framing and a 12
1.6 This guide does not address foundation conditions
Waterproofing Membrane with Separate Wearing Surfaces
where the bottom of a slab on grade or the grade of a crawl
Plaza Decks or Stairs with Enclosed Framing and a 13
space is at or below the water table or subject to hydrostatic Waterproofing Membrane with an Integral Wearing Surface
Windows, Doors, and Similar Wall Penetrations 14
pressure.
Special Wall Configuration 15
1.7 This guide is intended to supplement and not duplicate
Exterior Sealant Joints 16
building code requirements. Keywords 17
Appendix—Additional Resources Appendix X1
1.8 Maintenance, although important, is not covered in
detail.
2. Referenced Documents
1.9 Application of finishes, such as paint and sealers, may
2.1 ASTM Standards:
be important in the performance of some types of cladding;
A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
however, this is not covered in detail.
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
1.10 This standard applies only to constructions with
A153/A153M Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
sheathing, which facilitates installation of the weather-resistive
Iron and Steel Hardware
barrier and associated flashings in a common plane.
C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products
1.11 This standard may involve hazardous materials, opera-
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
tions, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
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Building Wall Systems. the ASTM website.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2004. Published January 2005. DOI: 10.1520/ Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
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E2266–04
Made From Clay or Shale) D1970 Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Un-
derlayment for Ice Dam Protection
Structural Clay Tile
D3679 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
Siding
C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay
D4477 Specification for Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl
Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
Chloride) (PVC) Soffit
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
D4756 Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chlo-
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
ride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units
D5843 Guide for Application of Fully Adhered Vulcanized
Made from Clay or Shale)
Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
D5898 Guide for Details for Adhered Sheet Waterproofing
C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry
D5957 Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing
Units Made From Clay or Shale)
Installations
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
D6134 Specification for Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in
C755 Practice for Selection of Water Vapor Retarders for
Waterproofing Systems
Thermal Insulation
D6135 Practice for Application of Self-Adhering Modified
C836 Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-
Bituminous Waterproofing
Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use
D6622 Guide for Application of Fully Adhered Hot-
with Separate Wearing Course
Applied Reinforced Waterproofing Systems
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
D6864 SpecificationforColorandAppearanceRetentionof
C898 Guide for Use of High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-
Solid Colored Plastic Siding Products
Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane with Sepa-
E241 Guide for Limiting Water-Induced Damage to Build-
rate Wearing Course
ings
C920 Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Win-
C926 Specification for Application of Portland Cement-
dows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform
Based Plaster
Static Air Pressure Difference
C957 Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid-
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane With Inte-
Through Masonry
gral Wearing Surface
E547 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Win-
C981 Guide for Design of Built-Up Bituminous Membrane dows, Skylights, Doors, and CurtainWalls by Cyclic Static
Waterproofing Systems for Building Decks Air Pressure Difference
C1063 Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1105 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Pen-
to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based
etration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors,
Plaster
and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air
C1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made
Pressure Difference
From Clay or Shale
E1677 Specification for an Air Barrier (AB) Material or
C1127 Guide for Use of High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-
System for Low-Rise Framed Building Walls
Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane with an
E1825 Guide for Evaluation of Exterior Building Wall
Integral Wearing Surface
Materials, Products, and Systems
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
E2112 Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors
C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
and Skylights
C1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes,
C1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
and Staples
lated Units
2.2 American Architectural Manufacturers Association
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
(AAMA):
C1299 Guide for Use in Selection of Liquid-Applied Seal-
ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA101/I.S. 2-97 Voluntary Specifica-
ants
tionsforAluminum,Vinyl(PVC)andWoodWindowsand
C1400 Guide for Reduction of Efflorescence Potential in
Glass Doors
New Masonry Walls
ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S 2/NAFS-02 Voluntary Per-
C1405 Specification for Glazed Brick (Single Fired, Brick
formanceSpecificationforWindows,Skylights,andGlass
Units)
Doors
D226 SpecificationforAsphalt-SaturatedOrganicFeltUsed
501 Methods of Test for Metal Curtain Walls
in Roofing and Waterproofing
D779 Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paper-
board, and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator
Method 4
Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing andWaterproofing 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4628.
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501.2 Field Check of Metal Curtain Walls for Water Leak- 2.10 Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
age (CMHC):
502 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows Wood-Frame Envelopes in the Coastal Climate of British
and Sliding Doors Columbia
850 Fenestration Sealants Guide Manual 2.11 Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (CSSB):
IM-TM InstallationMasters Training Manual Window Se- Wall Construction Manual
lection Guide
Grading Rules for Certigrade Red Cedar Shingles
2.3 American Concrete Institute (ACI):
Grading Rules for Certi-Split Red Cedar Shakes
ACI 524 Guide to Portland Cement Plastering
Grading Rules for Tapersawn Red Cedar Shakes
2.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
2.12 Composite Panel Association (CPA):
ANSI/ASCE 7 Building Code Requirements for Minimum
ANSI/AHA 135.6 Hardboard Siding
Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures
RecommendedBasicApplicationInstructionsforHardboard
ANSI/AHAA135.6 American National Standard for Hard-
Siding
board Siding
Coatings Specification for Field-Applied Coatings on Hard-
ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA101/I.S. 2-97 Voluntary Specifica-
board Siding
tionsforAluminum,Vinyl(PVC)andWoodWindowsand
Finishing Recommendations for New Construction Using
Glass Doors
Unprimed and Primed Hardboard Siding
ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S 2/NAFS-02 Voluntary Per-
Maintenance Tips for Hardboard Siding
formanceSpecificationforWindows,Skylights,andGlass
2.13 Federal Specification (FS):
Doors
UU B 790a Building Paper
2.5 American Wood-Preservers’ Association (AWPA):
2.14 ICC Evaluation Service Inc (ICC-ES):
AWPA C2 Lumber, Timbers, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties,
AC38 Acceptance Criteria for Weather-Resistive Barriers
Pressure Treatment
AC39 Acceptance Criteria for Walking Decks
AWPA C28 Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
2.15 Minnesota Lath & Plaster Bureau (MLPB):
of Structural Glue Laminated Members and Laminations
Stucco in Residential Construction
Before Gluing
2.16 National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA):
AWPA M4 Care of Pressure Treated Wood Products
NCMA TEK Bulletins
2.6 APA—The Engineered Wood Association (APA):
2.17 National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA):
303 Siding Manufacturing Specifications
The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual
Avoiding Moisture Accumulation in Walls
2.18 Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Buckling of Wood-Based Panel Siding
(NeLMA):
Installation of Stucco Exterior Finish Over Wood Structural
Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber
Panel Wall Sheathing
2.19 Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau (NWCB):
Product Guide, Performance Rated Sidings
Stucco Resource Guide
2.7 Brick Industry Association (BIA):
2.20 Portland Cement Association (PCA):
Technical Notes on Brick Construction
10 Portland Cement (Stucco) Manual
2.8 Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC):
NRCC-45-673 Technical Guide for Sheathing, Membrane,
Breather-Type
2.9 Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB):
Available from Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2600 Granville
Street, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC V6H 3H7, Canada.
CAN/CGSB 51.32-M77 Sheathing, Membrane, Breather
Available from Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau, 515 116thAvenue NE, Suite
Type
275, Bellevue, WA.
Available fromComposite Panel Association (CPA), 18922 Premier Court,
Gaithersburg, MD.
Available from General ServicesAdministration (GSA), F and 18th Sts., NW,
Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Washington, DC 20405.
Hills, MI 48333. The ICC Evaluation Service is reviewing Acceptance Criteria previously
Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., issued by the ICBO Evaluation Service. At the publication of this standard, AC38
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. and AC39 are considered Interim Criteria. ICC Evaluation Service, Inc., 5360
Available from American Wood-Preservers’ Association (AWPA), P.O. Box Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601-2298, (562)-699-0543. www.icc-es.org
5690, Granbury, TX 76049. Available from Minnesota Lath and Plaster Bureau, 820 Transfer Road, St.
Available from APA – The Engineered Wood Association, P.O. Box 11700, Paul, MN 55114.
Tacoma, Washington 98411-0700.g Available from National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), 13750
Available from Brick Industry Association (BIA), 11490 Commerce Park Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA 20171-3499.
Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Available from National Roofing ContractorsAssociation (NRCA), 10255 W.
AvailablefromCanadianConstructionMaterialsCentre,InstituteforResearch Higgins Road Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018.
in Construction, National Research Council Canada, Montreal Road, Building Available from Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NLMA),
M-24, Ottawa, Ontario K1A R6. 272 Tuttle Road, P.O. Box 87A, Cumberland Center, ME 04021.
11 21
Available from Canadian General Standards Board, Gatineau, Canada Available from Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, 1032-A NE 65th Street,
K1A1G6. Seattle, WA 98115.
Availablefrom PortlandCementAssociation,5420OldOrchardRoad,Skokie,
Illinois 60077.
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2.21 Redwood Inspection Service (RIS): 2.34 Western States Clay Products Association:
Standard Specifications for Grades of California Redwood Design Guide forAnchored Brick Veneer Over Steel Studs
2.35 Western Wood Products Association (WWPA):
Lumber
2.22 Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute Natural Wood Sid
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