Performance and Durability of the Window-Wall Interface (ASTM special technical publication, 1484)

Foreword......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Overview......Page 6
Water Resistance and Durability of Weather-Resistive Barriers......Page 9
Water Resistance and Vapor Permeance of Weather Resistive Barriers......Page 25
Adhesive Characterization & Durability of Self-Adhered Flashings......Page 40
Designing and Specifying Self-Adhering Flashings for the Window-Wall Interface......Page 58
Effect of Installation Details on the Condensation Performance of Window Frames......Page 87
Review of Specific Local Fenestration Units, Building Envelope Interface Practices, and Materials Compared to ASTM E2112, Current Acceptance Criteria and Evaluation Practices......Page 104
The Importance of Integrating Flashing and the Water Resistive Barrier in the Exterior Wall Systems of Residential Buildings......Page 123
Durability Testing of Polyurethane Foam Sealant in the Window-Wall Interface......Page 130
Performance Testing of Flashing Installation Methods for Brick Mold and Nonflanged Windows......Page 136
A Review of Climate Loads Relevant to Assessing the Watertightness Performance of Walls, Windows, and Wall-Window Interfaces......Page 156