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AAMA 711-05
Voluntary Specification
for Self Adhering
Flashing Used for
Installation of Exterior
Wall Fenestration Products
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope ...............................................................................1
2.0 Referenced Documents ........................................................1
3.0 Terminology ......................................................................1
4.0 Significance And Use ..........................................................2
5.0 Test Requirements ..............................................................2
6.0 Acceptance Criteria.............................................................4
7.0 Reporting Requirements ......................................................6
Annex 1 .................................................................................6
Annex 2................................................................................11
Appendix A ...........................................................................12
Appendix B ...........................................................................14
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AAMA 711-05
PUBLISHED: 11/05
2.1 References to the standards listed below shall be to ASTM G 154-00ae1, Standard Practice for Operating
the edition indicated. Any undated reference to a code or Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of
standard appearing in the requirements of this standard Nonmetallic Materials
shall be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that
code or standard. 2.4 Installation Masters Institute Standards
3.3.4 Integration of the Assembly: In a wall assembly 4.3 In field applications, fasteners shall be permitted to be
the flashing needs to be properly integrated with the used to assist in the installation of the self adhering
weather resistant barrier (WRB). Together with the flashing, but fasteners shall not be used in conducting
facing material, the integrated flashing and WRB form a these tests except in the Water Penetration Around Nails
weather resistive integrated system. test in Section 5.2.
3.3.5 Primer: A compound designed to enhance adhesion 4.4 The test procedures and pass/fail requirements
or seal the substrate. discussed in this document are based on laboratory
controlled conditions: i.e., temperature, clean substrates
3.3.6 Self Adhering Flashings: Flexible facing materials and applications as per the manufacturers instructions.
coated completely or partially on at least one side with an
adhesive material and which do not depend on mechanical 4.5 This specification recognizes that certain local codes
fasteners for permanent attachment. They are used to and regulations may take precedence.
bridge the joint (gap) between fenestration framing
members and the adjacent weather resistive barriers or 4.6 Installation procedures will be addressed in detail in
sealed drainage plane material. The purpose of flashing is the second part of this specification standard, however,
to drain water away from the fenestration product to the Appendix A includes some of the basic installation issues
exterior. Self adhering flashings are typically sold in that may have an impact on the selection and performance
widths such as 100 mm (4 in), 150 mm (6 in), 230 mm of self adhering flashings and are addressed in this
(9 in) etc. and come in a rolled form and have a release document.
liner that is removed prior to application. There are two
types considered under this standard: 5.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS
3.3.6.1 Type A Products: Products that pass this 5.1 Tensile Strength
specification without use of a primer. (See Appendix A)
5.1.1 Test a minimum of five specimens for tensile
3.3.6.2 Type B Products: Products that require a primer strength according to the following test methods. The
to pass any part of this specification. (See Appendix A) release backing shall be removed prior to performing the
test.
CAUTION: Type A products may require a primer under
certain field conditions. The type classification only 5.1.1.1 Elastomeric Facing Material:
relates to passing this specification. Consult the flashing
manufacturer for installation conditions and details. ASTM D 412 method A, Die C, for vulcanized rubber and
thermoplastic elastomers.
3.3.6.3 Type A and Type B are divided into the following
classes: 5.1.1.2 Polymer modified bituminous sheet material:
4.2 Tests used in this standard are based on recognized 5.2.1 Test shall be conducted on a minimum of five 305
AAMA, ASTM or other tests, which may have been mm x 305 mm (12 in x 12 in) specimens for water
modified. Therefore, caution should be used in trying to penetration around nails in accordance with Section 7.9 of
relate the original test method to what is described in this the ASTM D 1970 with the exception that the standing
CAUTION: If shims are used, care should be taken so This test method can also be used to test adhesion to other
that their use does not materially affect the outcome of the substrates not addressed by this specification.
test.
5.4 Accelerated Aging with Ultraviolet Light Exposure
The nail shall then be backed out to a minimum distance
of 9 mm (3/8 in) from the surface of the flashing. Report 5.4.1 Apply three strips of self adhering flashing tape that
all results of both procedures in a side-by-side are each 25 mm (1 in) wide x 305 mm (12 in) long to a
comparative manner. A spacer may be used to hold the 100 mm (4 in) x 305 mm (12 in) wide anodized aluminum
nail away from the surface. test panel (equal to that used in the UV exposure test). Be
sure to fold 50 mm (2 in) at one end of each strip of self
5.2.2 Observe and report whether or not water is found in adhering flashing tape adhesive to adhesive in order to
the bottom can, on the nail shanks or on the underside of form a tab. Roll each strip five times with a 2 kg 45
the sheathing. Report as a failure if water is present in gram (4.5 lb 0.1 lb) roller.
any of these areas, or as a pass if dry. The test shall be
conducted on the 305 mm x 305 mm (12 in x 12 in) 5.4.2 Condition the panel for 24 hours at standard
sample before and after thermal cycling as described in conditions of 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50% 5%
Section 5.6. Relative Humidity.
5.2.3 Alternative Water Penetration Test around Nails 5.4.3 Expose the test panel to the conditions per ASTM G
Test: 154, UVA, Cycle 1, for 28 days (672 hours).
5.2.3.1 Use the modified ASTM E 331/547 tests, as 5.4.4 After the exposure period, perform a 90-degree peel
described in Annex 1. The tests shall be conducted before adhesion test per ASTM D 3330 Method F as described in
and after thermal cycling as described in Section 5.6. Section 5.3 and report values in N/mm (lbs/in) per lineal
unit of width. Note any objectionable appearance such as
5.3 90 Peel Adhesion per ASTM D 3330, Method F, wrinkling, distortion, blistering, delamination, expansion,
as Described in Sections 4.6 and 16.0 of that Method shrinkage or warpage of the self adhering flashing facing
material or adhesive layer.
5.3.1 This specification specifies a minimum value for
peel adhesion. This specification does not list all 5.5 Elevated Temperature Exposure
substrates encountered in the field, but only the most
common. The flashing manufacturer should also detail the 5.5.1 Apply three strips of self adhering flashing tape that
need for primers and under what conditions they should are each 25 mm (1 in) wide x 305 mm (12 in) long to a
be used in order to achieve the adhesion requirements of 100 mm (4 in) x 305 mm (12 in) wide anodized aluminum
this standard. test panel (equal to that used in the UV exposure test). Be
sure to fold 50 mm (2 in) at one end of each strip of self
5.3.2 Test a minimum of five assembled specimens for adhering flashing tape adhesive to adhesive in order to
each substrate listed below. Test for peel adhesion after form a tab. Roll each strip five times with a 2 kg 45
24 hours conditioning at 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50 gram (4.5 lb 0.1 lb) roller.
5% RH in accordance with ASTM D 3330 method F, to
the following substrates: 5.5.2 Condition the panel vertically for 24 hours at
standard conditions of 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50%
OSB (APA Exposure 1 Smooth Side Out) conditioned to 5% relative humidity.
15 2.5% moisture content (Specify which OSB was
used in the testing). 5.5.3 Expose the test panel vertically to the following
conditions:
-After 24 hours @ 23C 1C (73F ASTM D 1970, Section 7.9, modified per Must Pass 31 mm (1.2 in) of water
2F) & 50% RH 5.2.1.
-After thermal cycling (25 cycles) Must Pass
Water Penetration Around Nails (alt):
-After 24 hours @ 23C 1C (73F ASTM E 331/E 547, or modified test per Must Pass
2F) & 50% RH Annex 1
-After thermal cycling (25 cycles) Must Pass
Section 5.3
90 Peel Adhesion (initial)
After 24 hours @ 23C 1C (73F ASTM D 3330, Method F 0.26 N/mm (1.5 lbs/in) minimum
2F) & 50% RH
ANNEX 1
DETAILED TEST METHOD FOR MODIFIED ASTM E 331/547 (AS AN ALTERNATE TO ASTM D 1970) FOR NAIL
SEALABILITY
A1.1 Annex 1 details a procedure for evaluating the water A1.3 Specimen Assembly Description
sealability of self adhering flashings using a modified
version of the ASTM test mentioned. Either the ASTM A1.3.1 At ambient conditions, prepare individual samples
water head method (ASTM D 1970) or a modified from the bulk materials (both flashing and WRB material)
differential pressure method (ASTM E 331 and ASTM E by cutting with a sharp instrument into rectangular
547 combined) as described below may be used. segments with square edges , whose dimensions measure
the full roll width of the flashing material by 150 mm (6
A1.1.1 Regardless of the method used, the test shall be in). Loosely align single layers of the flashing and WRB
performed at a water level of 31 mm (1.2 in) in such a and apply sufficient light pressure (approximately 6.9 kPa
manner as to allow a visual examination for leakage after (1 psi)) to the entire surface area of the flashing to ensure
testing. adequate contact to the WRB.
A1.4.1 After the test boards are installed and each sample A1.4.2 Repeat this procedure for the second test board
has been penetrated with nails, secure the test mask wall e xcept the differential test pressure shall be 125 mm (5 in)
in the test chamber. Apply a water spray against the of water (1385 Pa (28.9 psf)).
exposed flashing/WRB material at a rate of 3.4 L/m/min
25 mm (1 in.)
Flashing Material
Weather Resistant Barrier (WRB) 200 mm (8.00 in.) 150 mm (6.00 in.)
Schematic shown is for test boards using 150 mm (6 in) flashing width.
Test board may be adjusted to allow for variations in flashing width.
65 mm (2 1/2 in.)
90 mm (3 1/2 in.)
102 mm (4 in.)
Schematic shown is for test mask wall when using 150 mm (6 in) flashing width.
Test mask wall size and layout may be adjusted to allow for variations in flashing width.
USE CAUTION!
Exposed Roofing Nails
200 mm (8 in.)
50mm (2 in.)
A2.1 Obtain a 1220 mm x 2400 mm (4 ft x 8 ft) piece of c. Use a 2.0 kg 45 gram (4.5lb 0.1 lb) rubber
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and cut into sections of 610 covered roller with an 85 mm (3 3/8 in) diameter and
mm x 1220 mm (2 ft x 4 ft) or 610 mm x 610 mm (2 ft x 2 45 mm (1 3/4 in) width to adhere the flashing to the
ft). substrate.
d. Using the roller, roll back and forth five times over
A2.2 Cut two separate 355 mm (14 in) long pieces of each the length of the flashing starting at one edge. Move
self adhering flashing to be tested. Up to four different over 45 mm (1 3/4 in) and roll the flashing again five
samples can be tested per each piece of 610 mm x 1220 times; continue to index over and roll the flashing
mm (2 ft x 4 ft) substrate (up to two different samples can until the opposite edge is reached.
be tested per each piece of 610 mm x 610 mm (2 ft x 2 ft) e. Remove the release liner from the head piece and
substrate). The suggested flashing width is 150 mm (6 place it horizontally on the substrate following the
in), but other widths shall be permitted to be tested. As marks that were made in Section A2.3f.
the self adhering flashing specimen must extend 50 mm f. Adhere the flashing to the substrate with the 2.0 kg
(2 in) past the overlap, a 75mm (3 in) minimum flashing 45 gram (4.5 lb 0.1 lb) roller as described in step
will be the minimum size. A2.5d.
g. Repeat the process for the remaining samples.
A2.3 Layout the flashing samples on the substrate as
illustrated in Figure 4 but do not attach them. A2.6 After all of the flashing samples have been applied
to the substrate, place it in an environmental conditioning
a. Position the test board so that the flashing will be chamber for 24 hours at:
placed on the smooth (treated or marked) side of the
OSB. Level 1 - 50C (122F)
b. Place the jamb piece of each flashing vertically on Level 2 - 65C (149F)
the substrate. Level 3 - 80C (176F)
c. Place the head piece of each flashing horizontally so followed by 24 hours at room temperature.
that it overlaps the jamb piece.
d. The head piece should extend 50 mm (2 in) beyond a. Place the mock-up so that it is vertical to mimic a
the jamb flashing in both the horizontal and vertical wall situation.
directions. b. A typical 610 mm x 1220 mm (2 ft x 4 ft) mock-up is
e. If the flashing is partially coated with adhesive, place shown in Figure 4.
the jamb piece so that the adhesive side is to the right
and place the head piece so that the adhesive side is A2.7 Immediately after 24 hours at room temperature,
to the bottom. inspect and record any signs of peeling of the flashings
f. Make a mark along the corner of each piece of from the substrate and any signs of buckling or rippling of
flashing on the substrate so that the flashings can be the flashings. Edge curl shall not exceed 13 mm (1/2 in)
placed in the same spots when they are attached to from any edge. Corner curl should not exceed half the
the substrate. width of the flashing for any single specimen tested.
A2.4 Condition the substrate and flashing samples NOTE 1: Peel should not be such that the joint between
horizontally at 23C 1C (73F 2F) for 24 hours. the flange and the wall is exposed.
A2.5 After the substrate and flashing are conditioned, NOTE 2: When a flashing peels from the substrate, the
apply the flashings to the substrate as follows: failure typically starts at the upper outer edge of the head
flashing near the head/jamb intersection. Another
a. Lay the substrate down on a horizontal surface. common failure is severe rippling of the flashing. Some
b. Starting with the first flashing sample, remove the flashings have a high coefficient of thermal expansion and
release liner from the jamb piece and place it expand significantly. The high degree of expansion
vertically on the substrate following the marks that causes the flashing to ripple and pull from the substrate
were made in Section A2.3f. causing gaps between the flashing and substrate.
Adhesive
Surface
Adhesive
Surface
Notice location of adhesive
surface on underside when
flashing is partially coated.
Head Flashing
Schematic shows 150 mm x 350 mm (6 in x 14 in) self adhering flashing samples on test panel.
Adjustments in test panel size may be required when using other flashing roll widths.
APPENDIX A
INSTALLATION CONDITION GUIDELINES FOR SELF ADHERED FLASHINGS IN FIELD CONDITIONS (NON-
MANDATORY)
AA.1 Successful performance of self adhered flashing a. Where the product is used: (i.e. on a wall or a flat
products depends on adequate adhesion between the service which needs to be treated as a roof condition).
flashing adhesive and the substrate to which its adhered b. The presence of dust
and the installation conditions. It is important that the c. Moisture conditions
flashing product be used in a way that allows it to remain d. Nailing into the wall for whatever reason, especially
attached to the substrate and maintain a moisture seal. onto flat surfaces
e. Quality installation issues such as blisters or non-
AA.2 In this Appendix the issue of field performance, adhered areas
rather than laboratory performance, is the important f. Temperature conditions. This section provides a
consideration. While field performance and installation format to report temperatures at which self-
will be dealt with in detail in the next phase of this adhered flashing products achieve the required
standard, it is important that the following issues be peel adhesion value to common substrates. It is
considered in using a self adhering flashing product: the responsibility of the Flashing Manufacturer
to provide this assessment for the specific self-
adhered flashing product.
*WARNING: Substrates with an asterisk (*) can provide AA.4 Substrates not listed in this guideline should be
a highly variable or loosely bonded surface, resulting in utilized per the flashing manufacturers recommendations.
difficult adhesion conditions without the use of primer. In
particular, Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is a highly AA.5 Wet & Dirty Surfaces: Wet and dirty surfaces are
variable substrate produced by numerous manufacturers problematic for any type of adhesive product, including
with broad specifications, which often vary in different self adhered flashings. It is highly recommended that
regions. Thus, it is very difficult to adequately predict clean, dry substrate surfaces are utilized to ensure
adhesion performance of self adhered flashing products. adequate performance. Where this is not possible, the use
Although adequate adhesion is often achievable on warm, of a primer and/or mechanical fastener to attach the self
dry OSB, it is generally advisable to use an adhered flashing is recommended, or other means as
adhesive/primer applied by spray, brush, roller or other specified by the self adhered flashing manufacturer.
suitable application method on OSB surfaces to achieve
adequate adhesion with self adhered flashing products
unless otherwise directed by the flashing manufacturer.