ASTM D4477-21 - 1.10.2021
 
1. Scope

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

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

1.3?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.

1.4?The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5?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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

1.6?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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1753-22

Standard Practice for Use of Qualitative Chemical Spot Test Kits for Detection of Lead in Dry Paint Films

D5947-18

Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens

E631-15

Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

D4756-15

Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit

D5033-00

Standard Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn 2007)

D4226-19e1

Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Building Products (Includes all amendments and changes 8/21/2020).

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D2244-23

Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D3679-21

Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D635-22

Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

D696-16

Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30°C and 30°C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer

D883-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D2457-21

Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics