ASTM E2266-22
Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion

Standard No.

ASTM E2266-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2266-22

Scope

1.1 This guide describes design, specification, selection, installation, and inspection of new building wall systems, exterior deck and stair components, doors, windows, penetrations and sealant joints of wood and metal frame buildings, typically four stories or less, to minimize water intrusion. 1.2 This guide does not address prevention of damage caused by water originating from the use of wet building materials or from indoor or outdoor humidity. Water from these sources can be important, and the potential for damage caused by water from these sources must not be overlooked in building design or construction. 1.3 This guide does not address roofing systems, except when the surface of a deck also serves as a roof and at locations where roof systems interface with building walls. 1.4 This guide does not address any type of barrier wall system. 1.5 This guide does not address any exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS). 1.6 This guide does not address foundation conditions where the bottom of a slab on grade or the grade of a crawl space is at or below the water table or subject to hydrostatic pressure. 1.7 This guide is intended to supplement and not duplicate building code requirements. 1.8 Maintenance, although important, is not covered in detail. 1.9 Application of finishes, such as paint and sealers, may be important in the performance of some types of cladding; however, this is not covered in detail. 1.10 This guide applies only to constructions with sheathing, which facilitates installation of the water-resistive barrier and associated flashings in a common plane. 1.11 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.12 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use. 1.13 Organization of Document: Section Scope 1 Referenced Documents 2 Terminology 3 Summary of Guide 4 Significance and Use 5 General Design Principles 6 Design Practices 7 General Guidelines 8 Drainage Walls 9 Drainage Walls—General 9.1 Drainage Wall Cladding—Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) 9.2 Drainage Wall Cladding—Wood and Wood-Derived Products 9.3 Drainage Wall Cladding—Vinyl Siding 9.4 Drainage Wall Cladding—Fiber-Cement Siding 9.5 Cavity Drainage Walls 10 Cavity Drainage Walls—General 10.1 Cavity Drainage Wall Cladding—Masonry 10.2 Wood Framed Decks and Stairs with Exposed Framing and Decking 11 Plaza Decks or Stairs with Enclosed Framing and a Waterproofing Membrane with Separate Wearing Surfaces 12 Plaza Decks or Stairs with Enclosed Framing and a Waterproofing Membrane with an Integral Wearing Surface 13 Windows, Doors, and Similar Wall Penetrations 14 Special Wall Configuration 15 Exterior Sealant Joints 16 Keywords 17 Appendix—Introduction to Guide Details Appendix X1 Appendix—General Notes for Cement Plaster (Stucco) Details Appendix X2 Appendix—Additional Resources Appendix X3 1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on Performance of Building Enclosures. Current edition approved May 15, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E2266–21. DOI: 10.1520/E2266-22. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 1.14 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2266-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware*， 2023-05-16 Update
• ASTM C1063 Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster
• ASTM C1088 Standard Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made From Clay or Shale*， 2023-03-01 Update
• ASTM C11 Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
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• ASTM C1180 Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry*， 2022-08-01 Update
• ASTM C1186 Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Sheets
• ASTM C1193 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants*， 2023-05-18 Update
• ASTM C1209 Standard Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*， 2023-12-15 Update
• ASTM C126 Standard Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
• ASTM C1299 Standard Guide for Use in Selection of Liquid-Applied Sealants
• ASTM C1400 Standard Guide for Reduction of Efflorescence Potential in New Masonry Walls
• ASTM C1405 Standard Specification for Glazed Brick (Single Fired, Brick Units)*， 2023-03-01 Update
• ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification for Portland Cement*， 2022-07-01 Update
• ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C216 Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay Or Shale)
• ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry
• ASTM C43 Standard Terminology of Structural Clay Products
• ASTM C55 Standard Specification for Concrete Brick
• ASTM C62 Standard Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay Or Shale)
• ASTM C652 Standard Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made From Clay Or Shale)
• ASTM C67/C67M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile*， 2023-06-01 Update
• ASTM C717 Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
• ASTM C755 Standard Practice for Selection of Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C836/C836M Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course
• ASTM C896 Standard Terminology Relating to Clay Products
• ASTM C898/C898M Standard Guide for Use of High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane with Separate Wearing Course*， 2024-04-01 Update
• ASTM C90 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units*， 2023-12-01 Update
• ASTM C920 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
• ASTM C926 Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster
• ASTM C957/C957M Standard Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane With Integral Wearing Surface*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM C981 Standard Guide for Design of Built-Up Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing Systems for Building Decks
• ASTM D1079 Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D1970/D1970M Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D226/D226M Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing*， 2023-02-01 Update
• ASTM D3679 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding
• ASTM D4477 Standard Specification for Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit
• ASTM D4756 Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit
• ASTM D5843/D5843M Standard Guide for Application of Fully Adhered Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing
• ASTM D5898 Standard Guide for Standard Details for Adhered Sheet Waterproofing
• ASTM D5957 Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
• ASTM D6134/D6134M Standard Specification for Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing Systems
• ASTM D6135 Standard Practice for Application of Self-Adhering Modified Bituminous Waterproofing
• ASTM D6622/D6622M Standard Guide for Application of Fully Adhered Hot-Applied Reinforced Waterproofing Systems
• ASTM D6864 Standard Specification for Color and Appearance Retention of Solid Colored Plastic Siding Products*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM E1105 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference*， 2023-02-01 Update
• ASTM E1677 Standard Specification for an Air Retarder (AR) Material or System for Low-Rise Framed Building Walls
• ASTM E1825 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Exterior Building Wall Materials, Products, and Systems
• ASTM E2112 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights*， 2023-04-15 Update
• ASTM E241 Standard Guide for Limiting Water-Induced Damage to Buildings
• ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration Of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, And Doors By Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
• ASTM E547 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• ASTM F1667 Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples*， 2024-04-20 Update

ASTM E2266-22 history

• 2022 ASTM E2266-22 Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
• 2021 ASTM E2266-21 Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
• 2019 ASTM E2266-11(2019) Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
• 2011 ASTM E2266-11 Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
• 2004 ASTM E2266-04 Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion