Astm Vinyl Siding

Compliance with this standard requires insulated vinyl siding to demonstrate a thermal insulation value of r 2 0 or greater.

Astm vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is available in a variety of architectural styles eye catching colors and design enhancing profiles finishes and textures. Essential product quality and performance the flagship astm international standards for vinyl siding are d 3679 specification for rigid poly vinyl chloride pvc siding and d 4477. 1 1 this specification establishes requirements for insulated vinyl siding which is vinyl siding with integral foam plastic insulating material where the vinyl siding is manufactured from rigid pvc compound. Updated in formation has been added as necessary.

North american vinyl siding has been enhanced by an array of astm standards under the jurisdiction of committee d20 on plastics sub committee d20 24 on plastic build ing products. D883 terminology relating to plastics. D4756 practice for installation of rigid poly vinyl chloride pvc siding and soffit. D4756 practice for installation of rigid poly vinyl chloride pvc siding and soffit.

We are monitoring and working to influence areas that impact our members and their customers and sending you updates in real time. D4477 specification for rigid unplasticized poly vinyl chloride pvc soffit. Vinyl siding shall conform to all of the requirements established in astm specification d3679 developed in cooperation with the industry and published by the american society for testing and materials. E631 terminology of building constructions.

The vinyl siding institute continues to operate on behalf of the industry during this challenging time. To ensure proper quality vinyl siding must meet or exceed the requirements of astm d3679 standard specification for rigid poly vinyl chloride pvc siding. D5206 test method for windload resistance of rigid plastic siding.