AAMA 711, 712, 713 - Flashing Flashcards
This standard explains test method and performance acceptance criteria for mechanically attached flexible flashing products.
AAMA 712
AAMA 712 explains test methods and performance criteria for 5 performance parameters, what are they?
Hint: Think about mechanical stressers and environmental ones.
- Tensile Strength
- Tear Resistance
- Puncture Resistance
- Low-Temperature Flexibility
- Accelerated Ultraviolet Exposure
Can self-adhered and mechanically attached flashing be combined on a single fenestration installation.
Yes.
What is the standard used for determining the performance of self-adhering flashing products.
AAMA 711
What properties of self-adhering flashing products are evaluated by AAMA 711?
(5 properties)
(Hint: Mostly properties unique to the composition and function of this material vs. paper flashing).
adhesion compatibility water penetration around nails tensile strength cold temperature pliability
There are two types of product types classified by AAMA 711, what are they?
Define each one.
Type A. Adhere without primer
Type B. Primer required to pass ANY part of the requirements.
How does AAMA 711 suggest addressing the compatibility of adhesives used in self-adhering flashing?
(Hint: DART)
D - Using materials with DEMONSTRATED compatibility
A - Avoiding “or equivalent” specifications
R - get manufacturer’s RECOMMENDATIONS.
T - Mock-up TESTING
AAMA 711 Tests adhesion by applying the flashing to what four sample materials?
OSB
Anodized Aluminum
Vinyl
Wood
How is adhesion tested per AAMA 711?
24 hour ‘sit’
Pull off at 90 degree angle.
What standard is referenced by AAMA 711 for water-resistance around penetrations?
ASTM D1970
What standards are referenced for testing of tensile strength in AAMA 711?
ASTM D412
ASTM D1970
What standard is referenced by AAMA 711 for standards and testing of low temperature pliability?
ASTM C765/ASTM D1970
What performance criteria must self adhered flashing pass for low-temperature pliability?
Must be bent around a mandrill at 0 degrees without cracking.
What force is applied to pull flashing off the substrate per AAMA 711 - ASTM D3330?
1.5 psi.
What three temperatures levels are used to test SAF adhesion after accelerated aging?
(These accelerated aging tests for both SAF and FAF are based on Celsius temperature thresholds and intervals)
Level 1 - 122 F
Level 2 - 149 F
Level 3 - 176 F
How many heating/cooling cycles are included in the ASTM E330 accelerated aging peel-off test?
What are the temperature limits of the thermal cycling?
25 cycles
From 120 F to -40 F
How is a SAF sample evaluated for adhesion and other changes after immersion?
(Hint regarding changes - No: SAC)
AAMA 711 - ASTM D3330
Pull off test at 1.5 PSI No Swelling Appearance Changes Contour changes
At what temperature is SAF tested for low-temperature flexibility?
Zero F.
Per AAMA 714, FAF is tested for heat exposure at what 3 temperatures and duration?
(Hint, derived from Celsius)
122 (50 C + 15 Deg. C)
149
176
Duration is 7 days at each level.
What standard is referenced for testing for adhesive strength in FAF products.
ASTM C794
FAF heat exposure test must be followed by a peel-off test after what additional conditioning of the samples?
ASTM C794
Freeze-thaw cycling.
What does ASTM C794 freeze-thaw cycling entail:
24 hours cure, then, 10 cycles of:
8 hours at 120 deg
16 hours at -40 deg.
What ASTM standard is referenced by AAMA 714 regarding the ability of FAF to bridge cracks or gaps?
ASTM C1305
AAMA 714 provides an optional classification for FAF adhesion to surfaces in what condition?
6.2
Damp surfaces
What standard is referenced by AAMA 714 for testing of water penetration around fasteners?
AAMA 711
Samples for freeze-thaw, elevated temperature exposure and water immersion exposure testing per AAMA 714 are prepared on what substrate?
concrete mortar slabs.
In addition to bonding as required for dry surfaces, FAF intended for application on damp surfaces, must also demonstrate this attribute:
Vapor permeability.
The AAMA 714 test for crack bridging includes what conditioning of the sample per ASTM C1305?
14 day cure
7 days at 70 C (158 F)
24 hours at -26C (-15F)
.
How many cycles of movement is the sample subjected to per ASTM C 1305?
How much movement is created for the test?
10 at least.
3.2 mm
This standard pertains to the attributes and testing of aerosol foam sealants.
AAMA 812
What requirements for dimensional stability are included in AAMA 812 and how are they tested?
No more than 10% variation After heating at 104 F 86 F -4 F at 7 and 14 day intervals
