What are the referenced ASTM and AAMA test methods for conducting air infiltration, water penetration and structural performance on exterior wall mock-ups?
Air infiltration is conducted in accordance with ASTM E 283-91, Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen. Static water penetration is conducted in accordance with ASTM E 331-00, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. Dynamic water penetration is conducted in accordance with AAMA 501.1-94, Standard Test Method for Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors for Water Penetration Using Dynamic Pressure. Structural performance is conducted in accordance with ASTM E 330-97, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
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