ASTM D4477-96a
Historical Standard: ASTM D4477-96a Standard Specification for Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit
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ASTM D4477
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for the materials, dimensions, camber, impact strength, weatherability, expansion, and appearance of extruded single-wall soffit manufactured principally from rigid (unplasticized) PVC compound. Methods of indicating compliance with this specification are also provided.
1.2 Nonmandatory color-hold guidelines are provided in Appendix X1 for the manufacturer's product development and quality performance use only.
1.3 Rigid (unplasticized) poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) siding is covered in Specification D3679.
1.4 Soffit produced to this specification shall be installed in accordance with Practice D4756. Reference shall also be made to the manufacturer's installation instructions for the specific product to be installed.
Note 1-Information with regard to soffit maintenance shall be obtained from the manufacturer. Note 2-Soffit color-hold guidelines are for dark gray-blue, light gray-blue, green, dark beige, light beige, gold, yellow, white, and gray regions. Additional colors will be added and color-hold guidelines refined as weathering program data is developed.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
Note 3-There are no ISO standards covering the primary subject matter of this specification.1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30C and 30C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
D2457 Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
D3679 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4226 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Building Products
D4756 Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit
D5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
Keywords
plastic building products; plastic weatherability; recycled plastics; rigid PVC soffit; weatherability color-hold guidelines; Soffits; Underhang; Unplasticized PVC soffit; Weatherability color-hold guidelines; Arches; Building constructions/materials--plastics (specifications); Extruded single-wall soffit; Plastics--specifications; Plastic weatherability; Poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)--specifications; Poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC) siding/soffit; Rigid cellular plastics; Rigid plastics
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D4477-96A
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