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Quality of materials and proper installation are keys to maintaining the effectiveness, safety and durability of radiant barrier systems used for thermal insulation. Two new ASTM standards will provide important information to both users and installers of radiant barrier systems. The new standards are ASTM C1743 , Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Residential…
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Several years ago, a housing boom followed by recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and other storms created a surge in the use of imported drywall in the United States, particularly in the southeastern area of the country. However, since then, there have been a number of complaints concerning corrosion and odors in homes in which some of this drywall was used. Interim guidance…
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Three primary factors define the success or failure of any attempt to forcibly penetrate a security fence system: the tools and devices employed, the number of aggressors and their level of sophistication. A newly approved ASTM International standard can be used to measure the resistance of fence systems to such an attempt. ASTM F2781 , Practice for Testing Forced Entry Resistance of Security…, ASTM Committee F14 Next Meeting:, Feb. 16, 2010 , in conjunction with American Fence Association, FENCETECH 2010, Orlando, Fla., Technical Contact:, Charles Naegele, P.E., Allied Consulting Inc., Clarks Summit, Pa., Phone: 570-586-7260; canaegele@aol.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8427/Dec2009
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With heightened interest in issues involving corrosive gypsum board, the first draft of a proposed new standard on the subject, ASTM WK26072 , Practice for Evaluation of Buildings to Identify Corrosive Gypsum Board, was reviewed and edited at a task group meeting on Nov. 10 in Atlanta, Ga. The proposed new standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test…, ASTM Committee C11 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2010, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Spiderman Mulholland, U.S. Building Consultants Inc., Gainesville, Fla., Phone: 352-505-6771; spiderman@usbcinc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8414/Nov2009
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At an ASTM International meeting held on Oct. 20 it was decided to initiate the formulation of a proposed new ASTM standard that will cover issues relating to drywall and indoor air quality. Representatives from various ASTM International committees, including C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and E06 on Performance of Buildings attended the meeting, which was held during…
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The use of non-metallic plaster bases (lath) is growing in the construction industry, and minimum consensus standards are being set for installation, test methods and performance requirements. A task group within Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and Related Products is currently developing three lath standards: ASTM WK24554 , Test Method for Non-Metallic…
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A proposed new ASTM International practice will allow a wide variety of users to differentiate levels of effectiveness among the many types of security fence systems that currently exist. WK19721 , Practice for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Types of Fence Systems, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers, part of ASTM…
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ASTM International Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation will hold a forum on “Thermal Insulation in 2008: Perspectives on Economic Thickness, Contributions to Sustainability, and Design of Power & Process Facilities” on Monday, April 7, 2008, from 5 to 6 p.m., in Anaheim, Calif. The forum will be held in conjunction with the April 6-9 standards development meetings of the committee. Three…
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Work is continuing on a proposed new ASTM International standard that will aid laboratories and materials manufacturers in testing the moisture properties in construction materials. The proposed standard, WK16466 , Test Method for Moisture Retention Curves of Porous Building Materials Using Pressure Plates, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C16.33 on Insulation Finishes and Moisture, part…
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A new ASTM International standard provides instructions for developing the chain-link fence design, layout and installation for a wide variety of sports and recreational facilities and other applications. The standard, F 2631 , Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence for Outdoor Sports Fields, Sports Courts and Other Recreation Facilities, was developed by Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific…