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ASTM D 3679 : 2006

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Status of Standard is Unknown

Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2006

1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for the materials, dimensions, warp, shrinkage, impact strength, expansion, appearance, and windload resistance of extruded single-wall siding manufactured from rigid (unplasticized) PVC compound. Methods of indicating compliance with this specification are also provided.

1.2 The use PVC recycled plastic in this product shall be in accordance with the requirements in Section 4.

1.3 Rigid (unplasticized) PVC soffit is covered in Specification D 4477.

1.4 Siding produced to this specification shall be installed in accordance with Practice D 4756. Reference shall also be made to the manufacturer's installation instructions for the specific product to be installed.

Note 1—Information with regard to siding maintenance shall be obtained from the manufacturer.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information purposes only.

1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 6, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

Committee
D 20
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
7
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
NA
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 6777 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Relative Rigidity of Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC) Siding (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 7254 : 2017 Standard Specification for Polypropylene (PP) Siding
ASTM D 7793 : 2017 Standard Specification for Insulated Vinyl Siding
ASTM D 5206 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding
ASTM D 4477 : 2016 Standard Specification for Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit
ASTM D 4226 : 2016 Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Building Products
ASTM D 7445 : 2018 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding with Foam Plastic Backing (Backed Vinyl Siding)
ASTM D 2457 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
ASTM E 2266 : 2011 Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
ASTM D 4756 : 2015 Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit

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