A M E R I C A N A R C H I T E C T U R A L

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

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1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This voluntary specification is scheduled to contain
two parts: Part 1 establishes minimum performance
requirements for self adhering flashing surrounding
exterior wall fenestration products when tested under the
conditions described in Section 5. Part 2 when available,
will provide guidelines for determining the minimum
width and the installation procedure details for self
adhering flashing products applied under field conditions.
1.2 This specification does not address requirements of
flashing other materials that surround fenestration
products in exterior walls.
1.3 This standard sets forth minimum performance levels,
which enable the specifier to evaluate and select self
adhering flashing.
1.4 Appendix B discusses the important issue of
compatibility of self adhering flashings and other
products that may come in contact with their adhesive
systems.
1.5 The primary units of measurement in this document
are metric. The values stated in SI units are to be
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses
are for reference only.
2.0 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2.1 References to the standards listed below shall be to
the edition indicated. Any undated reference to a code or
standard appearing in the requirements of this standard
shall be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that
code or standard.
2.2 AAMA Standards
AAMA 800-92, Voluntary Specifications and Test
Methods for Sealants
2.3 ASTM Standards
ASTM C 717, Terminology of Building Seals and
Sealants
ASTM C 734-01, Standard Test Method for Low-
Temperature Flexibility of Latex Sealants After Artificial
Weathering
ASTM C 765-97(2001), Standard Test Method for Low-
Temperature Flexibility of Preformed Tape Sealants
ASTM D 412-98a(2002)e1, Standard Test Methods for
Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and
Thermoplastic Elastomers Tension
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ASTM D 907-04, Standard Terminology of Adhesives
ASTM D 1970-01, Standard Specification for Self-
Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials
Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam
Protection
ASTM D 3330/3330M-02e1, Test Method for Peel
Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape (Test Method F for
90 Degree Peel Adhesion)
ASTM D 5034-95(2001), Standard Test Method for
Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics
(Grab Test)
ASTM E 171-94(2002), Standard Specification for
Standard Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing
Flexible Barrier Materials
ASTM E 331-00, Standard Test Method for Water
Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and
Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E 631-93a(1998)e1, Standard Terminology of
Building Constructions
ASTM E 2112-01, Standard Practice for Installation of
Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
ASTM E 2264-05, Standard Practice for Determining the
Effects of Temperature Cycling on Fenestration Products
ASTM G 154-00ae1, Standard Practice for Operating
Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of
Nonmetallic Materials
2.4 Installation Masters Institute Standards
IM-TM, InstallationMasters Training Manual
3.0 TERMINOLOGY
3.1 For definitions of general terms relating to building
construction used in this specification see ASTM
Terminology E 631 and ASTM E 2112.
3.2 For definitions of general terms relating to adhesives,
see ASTM Terminology D 907.
3.3 Definitions of terms specific to this specification:
3.3.1 Compatible Materials: Materials that can exist in
close proximity to one another without detrimental effect.
3.3.2 Facing Material: The integrated structural layer of
the self adhering flashing.
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3.3.3 Adhesive Material : Provides the seal between the
facing material and the surface to which it adheres.
3.3.4 Integration of the Assembly: In a wall assembly
the flashing needs to be properly integrated with the
weather resistant barrier (WRB). Together with the
facing material, the integrated flashing and WRB form a
weather resistive integrated system.
3.3.5 Primer: A compound designed to enhance adhesion
or seal the substrate.
3.3.6 Self Adhering Flashings: Flexible facing materials
coated completely or partially on at least one side with an
adhesive material and which do not depend on mechanical
fasteners for permanent attachment. They are used to
bridge the joint (gap) between fenestration framing
members and the adjacent weather resistive barriers or
sealed drainage plane material. The purpose of flashing is
to drain water away from the fenestration product to the
exterior. Self adhering flashings are typically sold in
widths such as 100 mm (4 in), 150 mm (6 in), 230 mm
(9 in) etc. and come in a rolled form and have a release
liner that is removed prior to application. There are two
types considered under this standard:
3.3.6.1 Type A Products: Products that pass this
specification without use of a primer. (See Appendix A)
3.3.6.2 Type B Products: Products that require a primer
to pass any part of this specification. (See Appendix A)
CAUTION: Type A products may require a primer under
certain field conditions. The type classification only
relates to passing this specification. Consult the flashing
manufacturer for installation conditions and details.
3.3.6.3 Type A and Type B are divided into the following
classes:
Level 1: For exposures up to 50C (122F)
Level 2: For exposures up to 65C (149F)
Level 3: For exposures up to 80C (176F)
4.0 SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This voluntary specification recognizes that the
effectiveness and durability of installed fenestration
products depend on the product installed, the method of
installation, workmanship and the performance of the
flashing material. This specification will assist in the
selection of a self adhering flashing product based on a set
of minimum performance requirements.
4.2 Tests used in this standard are based on recognized
AAMA, ASTM or other tests, which may have been
modified. Therefore, caution should be used in trying to
relate the original test method to what is described in this
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document. The conditions, methods and expected results
described in this document shall apply.
4.3 In field applications, fasteners shall be permitted to be
used to assist in the installation of the self adhering
flashing, but fasteners shall not be used in conducting
these tests except in the Water Penetration Around Nails
test in Section 5.2.
4.4 The test procedures and pass/fail requirements
discussed in this document are based on laboratory
controlled conditions: i.e., temperature, clean substrates
and applications as per the manufacturers instructions.
4.5 This specification recognizes that certain local codes
and regulations may take precedence.
4.6 Installation procedures will be addressed in detail in
the second part of this specification standard, however,
Appendix A includes some of the basic installation issues
that may have an impact on the selection and performance
of self adhering flashings and are addressed in this
document.
5.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Tensile Strength
5.1.1 Test a minimum of five specimens for tensile
strength according to the following test methods. The
release backing shall be removed prior to performing the
test.
5.1.1.1 Elastomeric Facing Material:
ASTM D 412 method A, Die C, for vulcanized rubber and
thermoplastic elastomers.
5.1.1.2 Polymer modified bituminous sheet material:
ASTM D 1970 Section 7.3
5.1.1.3 Other Facing Material Types: Test using ASTM
D 5034 for polymer or plastic sheet products. An
alternate test size of 100 mm x 200 mm (4 in x 8 in) shall
be permitted to be used when textile fabrics, such as
woven or non-woven materials, are being tested.
5.2 Water Penetration Resistance Around Nails
There are two options to test for water penetration around
nails. Either one shall be permitted to be used; The
Modified ASTM D 1970 test as described below, or the
modified ASTM E 331/547 procedure as described in
Annex 1.
5.2.1 Test shall be conducted on a minimum of five 305
mm x 305 mm (12 in x 12 in) specimens for water
penetration around nails in accordance with Section 7.9 of
the ASTM D 1970 with the exception that the standing
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head of water shall be adjusted to 31 mm (1 in) for a
period of 24 hours. Evaluate two similarly constructed
test boards in accordance with the procedures outlined in
Section 7.9 of ASTM D 1970 with the exception that the
nail heads shall be driven to within 3 mm (1/8 in) of the
surface of the flashing/WRB sample being tested. The
nail head shall not contact the surface of the
flashing/WRB material. Shims may be used to prevent
the nail from contacting the surface of the flashing and
achieving the 3 mm (1/8 in) distance.
CAUTION: If shims are used, care should be taken so
that their use does not materially affect the outcome of the
test.
The nail shall then be backed out to a minimum distance
of 9 mm (3/8 in) from the surface of the flashing. Report
all results of both procedures in a side-by-side
comparative manner. A spacer may be used to hold the
nail away from the surface.
5.2.2 Observe and report whether or not water is found in
the bottom can, on the nail shanks or on the underside of
the sheathing. Report as a failure if water is present in
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)
sample before and after thermal cycling as described in
Section 5.6.
5.2.3 Alternative Water Penetration Test around Nails
Test:
5.2.3.1 Use the modified ASTM E 331/547 tests, as
described in Annex 1. The tests shall be conducted before
and after thermal cycling as described in Section 5.6.
5.3 90 Peel Adhesion per ASTM D 3330, Method F,
as Described in Sections 4.6 and 16.0 of that Method
5.3.1 This specification specifies a minimum value for
peel adhesion. This specification does not list all
substrates encountered in the field, but only the most
common. The flashing manufacturer should also detail the
need for primers and under what conditions they should
be used in order to achieve the adhesion requirements of
this standard.
5.3.2 Test a minimum of five assembled specimens for
each substrate listed below. Test for peel adhesion after
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:
OSB (APA Exposure 1 Smooth Side Out) conditioned to
15 2.5% moisture content (Specify which OSB was
used in the testing).
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Aluminum (anodized AA M12C22A41) (As used in the
accelerated aging test) Dry Wipe before applying the
flashing.
Vinyl - Describe the vinyl used. Dry wipe the material
before applying the flashing.
Plywood (APA Grade Exposure 1).
Each product adhered to its facing material.
This test method can also be used to test adhesion to other
substrates not addressed by this specification.
5.4 Accelerated Aging with Ultraviolet Light Exposure
5.4.1 Apply three strips of self adhering flashing tape that
are each 25 mm (1 in) wide x 305 mm (12 in) long to a
100 mm (4 in) x 305 mm (12 in) wide anodized aluminum
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
adhering flashing tape adhesive to adhesive in order to
form a tab. Roll each strip five times with a 2 kg 45
gram (4.5 lb 0.1 lb) roller.
5.4.2 Condition the panel for 24 hours at standard
conditions of 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50% 5%
Relative Humidity.
5.4.3 Expose the test panel to the conditions per ASTM G
154, UVA, Cycle 1, for 28 days (672 hours).
5.4.4 After the exposure period, perform a 90-degree peel
adhesion test per ASTM D 3330 Method F as described in
Section 5.3 and report values in N/mm (lbs/in) per lineal
unit of width. Note any objectionable appearance such as
wrinkling, distortion, blistering, delamination, expansion,
shrinkage or warpage of the self adhering flashing facing
material or adhesive layer.
5.5 Elevated Temperature Exposure
5.5.1 Apply three strips of self adhering flashing tape that
are each 25 mm (1 in) wide x 305 mm (12 in) long to a
100 mm (4 in) x 305 mm (12 in) wide anodized aluminum
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
adhering flashing tape adhesive to adhesive in order to
form a tab. Roll each strip five times with a 2 kg 45
5.5.2 Condition the panel vertically for 24 hours at
standard conditions of 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50%
5% relative humidity.
5.5.3 Expose the test panel vertically to the following
conditions:
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Level 1 - 50C (122F) for 7 days
Level 2 - 65C (149F) for 7 days
Level 3 - 80C (176F) for 7 days
5.5.4 After the exposure period, perform a 90 peel
adhesion test per ASTM D 3330 Method F after 24 hours
at room temperature as described in Section 16 and report
values in N/mm (lbs/in) per lineal unit of width. Note any
objectionable appearance such as wrinkling, distortion,
blistering, delamination, expansion, shrinkage or warpage
of the self adhering flashing facing material or adhesive.
5.6 Thermal Cycling
5.6.1 Apply three strips of self adhering flashing tape that
are each 25 mm (1 in) wide x 305 mm (12 in) long to a
100 mm (4.0 in) x 305 mm (12 in) wide anodized
aluminum test panel. Be sure to fold 50 mm (2 in) at one
end of each strip of self adhering flashing tape adhesive to
adhesive in order to form a tab. Roll each strip five times
with a 2 kg 45 gram (4.5 lb 0.1 lb) roller.
5.6.2 Condition the panel vertically for 24 hours at
standard conditions of 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50% Remove the specimen and examine the adhesion of the
5% relative humidity.
5.6.3 Age the specimens for eight hours at 50C 1C
(120F 2F). Remove the specimen and within five note any apparent swelling or change in appearance or
minutes condition it for 16 hours at -40C 1C (-40F contour of the self adhering flashing.
2F). Repeat the cycle 25 times.
5.6.4 After the exposure period, perform a 90 degree peel
adhesion test per ASTM D 3330, Method F as described
in 5.3 and report values in N/mm (lbs/in) per lineal unit of
width. Note any objectionable appearance such as
wrinkling, distortion, blistering, delamination, expansion,
shrinkage or warpage of the self adhering flashing facing
material or adhesive layer.
5.7 Cold Temperature Pliability
5.7.1 Test per ASTM D 1970, ASTM C 734, or ASTM C
765 at -18C (0F).
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5.8 Adhesion of Self Adhering Flashing After Water
Immersion
5.8.1 Test Specimen Preparation (AAMA 800, Section
2.4.1): Test Method for Peel Adhesion Gunnable
Compounds. Use Specimen conditioning and exposure as
described in Section 2.4.1.3.1 (23C (73F) for 21 days on
aluminum panels). Cut strips of self adhering flashing to
50 mm (2 in) wide x 150 mm (6 in) long. Apply the strip
of self adhering flashing to the center of a strip of
anodized aluminum that is 100 mm (4 in) wide x 200 mm
(8 in) long. Roll the strip five times in each direction at
305 mm (12 in) per minute with a 2.0 kg 45 gram (4.5
lb 0.1 lb) roller.
5.8.2 Sample Conditioning: Condition the specimen at
room temperature, 23C 1C (73F 2F) and 50%
10% relative humidity, for a period of 24 hours.
5.8.3 Test Procedure: Immerse samples in tap water at
23C 1C (73F 2F) for seven days (per AAMA 800,
Section 2.4.1.4.3) and then measure peel adhesion of the
samples. Place the specimens into a water test bath at
23C 1C (73F 2F) for a period of 24 hours.
self adhering flashing to the substrate (measure
approximately the percentage of adhesive failure). Also
5.9 Resistance of Self Adhering Flashings to Peeling
from itself per Annex 2.
5.9.1 This test should be performed as outlined in Annex
2.
6.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Table 1 summarizes the test methods outlined in Section 5
above as well as the minimum performance requirements.
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TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF THE TEST METHODS

Property Test Method Minimum Requirement

Section 5.1
Tensile Strength- ASTM D 412, Method A, Die C 985 kPa (143 psi) minimum
Rubber and Thermoplastics
Tensile Strength- ASTM D 1970, Section 7.3 985 kPa (143 psi) minimum
Polymer Modified Bitumens
Tensile Strength- ASTM D 5034 0.5 N/mm (2.9 lbs/in) minimum
Woven/Nonwoven Textile Fabrics
Section 5.2
Water Penetration Around Nails:

-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

All Suitable Substrates

Section 5.4
Accelerated UV Aging (28 days) ASTM G 154, UVA cycle 1 ASTM D 0.26 N/mm (1.5 lbs/in) minimum
90 Peel Adhesion 3330, Method F
NOTE: change from original
Appearance Visual appearance
Section 5.5
Elevated Temperature Exposure ASTM D 3330, Method F 0.26 N/mm (1.5 lbs/in) minimum
Level 1 - 50C (122F) 7 days
Level 2 - 65C (149F) 7 days
Level 3 - 80C (176F) 7 days
NOTE: change from original
Appearance Visual appearance
Section 5.6
Thermal Cycling (25 cycles) AAMA (TBD), Section 5.5 0.26 N/mm (1.5 lbs/in) minimum
90 Peel Adhesion (See Section 5.6 for ASTM D 3330, Method F, Section 16
temperatures)
NOTE: change from original
Appearance Visual appearance
Section 5.7
Cold Temperature Pliability ASTM C 765 Must Pass -18C (0F)
Section 5.8
Adhesion after water immersion AAMA 800, Section 2.4.1.3.1/2.4.1.4.3 0.26N/mm (1.5 lbs/in)
Test B minimum
Section 5.9
Resistance to Peel Annex 2 Report Only

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7.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
7.1.1 The test report shall include the following
information:
Date of test report
Test method used for each test in Section 6.0
Results of each test performed
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
sealability of self adhering flashings using a modified
version of the ASTM test mentioned. Either the ASTM
water head method (ASTM D 1970) or a modified
differential pressure method (ASTM E 331 and ASTM E
547 combined) as described below may be used.
A1.1.1 Regardless of the method used, the test shall be
performed at a water level of 31 mm (1.2 in) in such a
manner as to allow a visual examination for leakage after
testing.
A1.2 Materials
A1.2.1 For each flashing material to be evaluated, a
quantity measuring at least 3 m (10 ft) in length shall be
provided.
NOTE 1 : In the examples and figures that follow,
flashing from a 150 mm (6 in) stock roll width shall be
used. Adjustments to test board and test mask wall sizes
and layout shall be allowed for other widths.
A1.2.2 Common 8 mm (5/16 in) long staples may be used
to hold the flashing/WRB in place.
NOTE 2: Use a minimal number of staples to hold the
flashing and apply them directly along the edges so they
will not be exposed to water during testing.
A1.2.3 Common 38 mm (1 1/2 in) long galvanized
roofing nails shall be utilized to demonstrate the
application of fasteners through the flashing. These
fasteners will also help hold the flashing/WRB samples to
the test board.
A1.2.4 Nominal 15 mm (5/8 in) thick plywood shall be
utilized to create the test boards and test mask walls.
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Complete identification of all materials tested
(flashings and primers). Use model numbers as
necessary.
Date of manufacture and/or lot number of materials
tested
Identification of all conforming substrates tested
including any special treatment
Statement of full or partial conformance to this
specification as appropriate
A1.3 Specimen Assembly Description
A1.3.1 At ambient conditions, prepare individual samples
from the bulk materials (both flashing and WRB material)
by cutting with a sharp instrument into rectangular
segments with square edges , whose dimensions measure
the full roll width of the flashing material by 150 mm (6
in). Loosely align single layers of the flashing and WRB
and apply sufficient light pressure (approximately 6.9 kPa
(1 psi)) to the entire surface area of the flashing to ensure
adequate contact to the WRB.
A1.3.2 Prepare a test board by cutting a piece of 15 mm
(5/8 in) plywood measuring 200 mm (8 in) square (See
Figure 1). Drill one 3 mm (1/8 in) diameter hole in each
corner of the test board to allow for attachment later.
Locate the holes within 12 mm (1/2 in) of each edge.
Additionally, locate and drill a total of eight 6 mm (1/4 in)
diameter holes into the test board. Of these, locate a
series of three holes 25 mm (1 in) above and below the
proposed nail locations. Locate one additional hole on the
far left and far right of the board, directly in line
horizontally with the proposed nail locations.
NOTE 3: These holes are not meant to penetrate the
flashing or WRB. (A total of six test boards are required
per type of flashing.)
A1.3.3 Each flashing/WRB sample shall be centrally
mounted to the test board using staples with the WRB in
contact with the face of plywood. Prepare three
flashing/WRB samples in this manner with the 150 mm (6
in) axis oriented horizontally against the test boards.
A1.3.4 Three roofing nails shall be driven into each
flashing/WRB test board assembly at its mid-height until
the nail head is 3 mm (1/8 in) from the flashing/WRB
sample surface as described in Section 5.2.1 (See Figure
1). Space nails equally in the test board at 38 mm (1 1/2
in) on center.
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A1.3.5 Prepare two test mask walls each measuring 710
mm (28 in) wide and 305 mm (12 in) high (See Figure 2).
Each shall have three openings measuring 25 mm (1 in)
less in height and width than that of the flashing/WRB
samples. The openings shall be equally spaced with a 65
mm (2 1/2 in) minimum perimeter and 102 mm (4 in)
between holes.
NOTE 4: Layout of the holes and size of the mask wall
may vary based on the roll width of the flashing materials
to be tested.
A1.3.6 Apply compressible foam tape to the back face
perimeter of each test mask wall opening. Align the tape
along each edge of the cutout in the plywood to create a
tight seal. Make sure to form a tight joint between
horizontal and vertical tape joints.
A1.3.7 Attach each flashing/WRB test board assembly
with four #10 countersunk fasteners against the foam tape
over each opening in the test mask wall until the foam
tape is fully compressed. For each flashing material, two
test boards (six individual samples) shall be prepared (See
Figure 3).
A1.4 ASTM E331/E547 Modified Test Method
A1.4.1 After the test boards are installed and each sample
has been penetrated with nails, secure the test mask wall
in the test chamber. Apply a water spray against the
exposed flashing/WRB material at a rate of 3.4 L/m/min
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(5 gal/ft/hr) to the entire test mask wall. Within 15
seconds, apply a differential positive pressure of 38 mm
(1.57 in) of water 375 Pa (7.8 psf) and maintain this
pressure along with the water spray for a period of 5
minutes. At the conclusion of the five minute period and
while maintaining the water spray, release the pressure
differential for one minute. Repeat the five minute
pressure differential, one minute no pressure period three
times for a total of four full cycles. At the conclusion of
the four cycles, allow the samples to rest for a period of
one minute, then reapply the pressure differential and
maintain for a continuous pressurized period of 15
minutes. Release the pressure and discontinue the water
spray. Allow the samples to rest for a period of one
minute. Carefully remove the test boards from the test
mask wall avoiding any undue exposure to latent water.
Finish surface drying the test boards without applying any
undue pressure on and around the test samples, as this
may cause water to be introduced to or expelled from the
back of the sample. Absorb any remaining water from the
surface of the test boards being certain to avoid disturbing
the nails. Carefully lift the flashing/WRB sample edges
away from the tes t board to reveal the back of the WRB
material and the surface of the plywood. Observe if the
WRB or plywood exhibit evidence of water penetration
around the nails and record this as the test data.
A1.4.2 Repeat this procedure for the second test board
e xcept the differential test pressure shall be 125 mm (5 in)
of water (1385 Pa (28.9 psf)).
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 15 mm ( 5/8 in.) Plywood test board
Dashed line indicates placement
of flashing/WRB material.

Apply flashing material over WRB and then center and

attach with staples to test board. (Note: Aligning staples
directly along the edge so they won't be exposed later.)

Drill one 3mm ( 1/8 in.) hole in each corner of

the test board. Locate holes within
12mm ( 1/2 in.) of each edge.

200 mm (8.00 in.)

150 mm (6.00 in.)

25 mm (1 in.)
Flashing Material

Weather Resistant Barrier (WRB) 200 mm (8.00 in.) 150 mm (6.00 in.)

Drill a total of (8) 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter holes through the

test boards. Locate a series of (3) three holes each 25 mm
(1 in) above and below the propsed nail locations. Locate 25 mm (1 in.)
(1) additional hole directly in line with the horizontal center of
the nail locations, at the extreme left and right of the test
board. Position these two holes within 25 mm (1 in) of the 38mm (1 1/2 in.)
nail. (These holes are not to penetrate the flashing or WRB.)

64mm (2 1/2 in.)

After attaching flashing/WRB to test board, drive (3)

38mm (1 1/2 in.) common roofing nails through face
of test board assembly. (Note: Stop the heads of the
nails within 3mm ( 1/8 in.) of the flashing surface.)

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.

FIGURE 1: TEST BOARD ASSEMBLY

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 Test mask wall to be made
of 15mm ( 5/8 in.) plywood

Cut three holes in test mask walls.

(Holes are to be 25mm (1in.) less in
height and width than flashing/WRB material

Apply compressible foam tape to back side

of test mask walls. Align tape with edge of
cutout in plywood to create a tight seal.

710 mm (28 in.)

65 mm (2 1/2 in.)

125 mm (5 in.) Dashed line represents

future test board location

90 mm (3 1/2 in.)

305 mm (12 in.) 125 mm (5 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.

FIGURE 2: TEST MASK WALL PREPARATION

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 Prepared test mask wall

USE CAUTION!
Exposed Roofing Nails

Attach test boards to test mask wall using

#10 flat head screws. Make sure test boards
are fully compressed against test mask wall.

25mm (1 in.) 200mm (8 in.)

200 mm (8 in.)

50mm (2 in.)

Schematic shows completed test mask wall assembly.

Test mask walls may vary based on flashing roll width.

FIGURE 3: TEST MASK WALL ASSEMBLY

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ANNEX 2
TEST METHOD FOR RESISTANCE OF SELF ADHERING FLA SHINGS TO PEELING FROM ITSELF
A2.1 Obtain a 1220 mm x 2400 mm (4 ft x 8 ft) piece of
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and cut into sections of 610
mm x 1220 mm (2 ft x 4 ft) or 610 mm x 610 mm (2 ft x 2
ft).
A2.2 Cut two separate 355 mm (14 in) long pieces of each
self adhering flashing to be tested. Up to four different
samples can be tested per each piece of 610 mm x 1220
mm (2 ft x 4 ft) substrate (up to two different samples can
be tested per each piece of 610 mm x 610 mm (2 ft x 2 ft)
substrate). The suggested flashing width is 150 mm (6
in), but other widths shall be permitted to be tested. As
the self adhering flashing specimen must extend 50 mm
(2 in) past the overlap, a 75mm (3 in) minimum flashing
will be the minimum size.
A2.3 Layout the flashing samples on the substrate as
illustrated in Figure 4 but do not attach them.
a. Position the test board so that the flashing will be
placed on the smooth (treated or marked) side of the
OSB.
b. Place the jamb piece of each flashing vertically on
the substrate.
c. Place the head piece of each flashing horizontally so
that it overlaps the jamb piece.
d. The head piece should extend 50 mm (2 in) beyond
the jamb flashing in both the horizontal and vertical
directions.
e. If the flashing is partially coated with adhesive, place
the jamb piece so that the adhesive side is to the right
and place the head piece so that the adhesive side is
to the bottom.
f. Make a mark along the corner of each piece of
flashing on the substrate so that the flashings can be
placed in the same spots when they are attached to
the substrate.
A2.4 Condition the substrate and flashing samples
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,
apply the flashings to the substrate as follows:
a. Lay the substrate down on a horizontal surface.
b. Starting with the first flashing sample, remove the
release liner from the jamb piece and place it
vertically on the substrate following the marks that
were made in Section A2.3f.
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c. Use a 2.0 kg 45 gram (4.5lb 0.1 lb) rubber
covered roller with an 85 mm (3 3/8 in) diameter and
45 mm (1 3/4 in) width to adhere the flashing to the
substrate.
d. Using the roller, roll back and forth five times over
the length of the flashing starting at one edge. Move
over 45 mm (1 3/4 in) and roll the flashing again five
times; continue to index over and roll the flashing
until the opposite edge is reached.
e. Remove the release liner from the head piece and
place it horizontally on the substrate following the
marks that were made in Section A2.3f.
f. Adhere the flashing to the substrate with the 2.0 kg
45 gram (4.5 lb 0.1 lb) roller as described in step
A2.5d.
g. Repeat the process for the remaining samples.
A2.6 After all of the flashing samples have been applied
to the substrate, place it in an environmental conditioning
chamber for 24 hours at:
Level 1 - 50C (122F)
Level 2 - 65C (149F)
Level 3 - 80C (176F)
followed by 24 hours at room temperature.
a. Place the mock-up so that it is vertical to mimic a
wall situation.
b. A typical 610 mm x 1220 mm (2 ft x 4 ft) mock-up is
shown in Figure 4.
A2.7 Immediately after 24 hours at room temperature,
inspect and record any signs of peeling of the flashings
from the substrate and any signs of buckling or rippling of
the flashings. Edge curl shall not exceed 13 mm (1/2 in)
from any edge. Corner curl should not exceed half the
width of the flashing for any single specimen tested.
NOTE 1: Peel should not be such that the joint between
NOTE 2: When a flashing peels from the substrate, the
failure typically starts at the upper outer edge of the head
flashing near the head/jamb intersection. Another
common failure is severe rippling of the flashing. Some
flashings have a high coefficient of thermal expansion and
expand significantly. The high degree of expansion
causes the flashing to ripple and pull from the substrate
causing gaps between the flashing and substrate.
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 610mm (24 in.)

50mm (2 in.) (Typical)

20mm (3/4 in.) Offset Typical
50mm (2 in.)

Adhesive
Surface

Adhesive
Surface
Notice location of adhesive
surface on underside when
flashing is partially coated.

1220mm (48 in.)

Jamb Flashing

Head Flashing

Dashed line indicates jamb

flashing under 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.

FIGURE 4: PEEL TEST PANEL LAYOUT

APPENDIX A
INSTALLATION CONDITION GUIDELINES FOR SELF ADHERED FLASHINGS IN FIELD CONDITIONS (NON-
MANDATORY)

AA.1 Successful performance of self adhered flashing a.
products depends on adequate adhesion between the
flashing adhesive and the substrate to which its adhered b.
and the installation conditions. It is important that the c.
flashing product be used in a way that allows it to remain d.
attached to the substrate and maintain a moisture seal.
e.
AA.2 In this Appendix the issue of field performance,
rather than laboratory performance, is the important f.
consideration. While field performance and installation
will be dealt with in detail in the next phase of this
standard, it is important that the following issues be
considered in using a self adhering flashing product:
Where the product is used: (i.e. on a wall or a flat
service which needs to be treated as a roof condition).
The presence of dust
Moisture conditions
Nailing into the wall for whatever reason, especially
onto flat surfaces
Quality installation issues such as blisters or non-
adhered areas
Temperature conditions. This section provides a
format to report temperatures at which self-
adhered flashing products achieve the required
peel adhesion value to common substrates. It is
the responsibility of the Flashing Manufacturer
to provide this assessment for the specific self-
adhered flashing product.

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AA.3 Table 2 shall be filled out by the flashing
manufacturer indicating the lowest temperature at which
the specific self adhered flashing product provides a peel
adhesion value of at least 0.26 N/mm (1.5 lb/in) to the
substrates indicated. If a product is installed at
temperatures below those specified in Table 2, an
adhesive/primer (applied by spray, brush, roller or other
suitable application methods) shall be used as an adhesive
aid. In the event that adequate adhesion is not achieved at
any temperature, which may be the case for loosely
bonded surfaces such as fiberglass coated gypsum board,
the flashing manufacturer shall be permitted to indicate
use adhesive primer in the Table rather than a minimum
temperature.

TABLE 2: TEMPERATURE FOR ADEQUATE ADHESION TO VARIOUS SUBSTRATES

90 Peel Adhesion to Building Substrates Lowest

Temperature to
Test Method: ASTM D3330, Method F achieve minimum
Minimum Adhesion = 0.255 N/mm (1.5 lb/in) without use of primer adhesion C (F)
Oriented Strand Board*
Plywood / wood framing & studs
PVC (Classifications 1-4) / ABS
Fiberglass coated gypsum sheathing*
Fiberboard fibrous sheathing board*
Bare metal surfaces aluminum / steel / others
Aluminum with primed / painted surface
Steel with primed / painted surface
Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) Building Paper, asphalt impregnated
(all weights)
WRB - Felt Paper (all weights)
WRB polyolefin
WRB films / coated laminates
Concrete Block (CMU)
Poured Concrete
Foam Insulated Sheathing
Exterior gypsum board (not fiberglass coated)
Laminated Fiber Sheathing Board

*WARNING: Substrates with an asterisk (*) can provide
a highly variable or loosely bonded surface, resulting in
difficult adhesion conditions without the use of primer. In
particular, Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is a highly
variable substrate produced by numerous manufacturers
with broad specifications, which often vary in different
regions. Thus, it is very difficult to adequately predict
adhesion performance of self adhered flashing products.
Although adequate adhesion is often achievable on warm,
dry OSB, it is generally advisable to use an
adhesive/primer applied by spray, brush, roller or other
suitable application method on OSB surfaces to achieve
adequate adhesion with self adhered flashing products
unless otherwise directed by the flashing manufacturer.
AA.4 Substrates not listed in this guideline should be
utilized per the flashing manufacturers recommendations.
AA.5 Wet & Dirty Surfaces: Wet and dirty surfaces are
problematic for any type of adhesive product, including
self adhered flashings. It is highly recommended that
clean, dry substrate surfaces are utilized to ensure
adequate performance. Where this is not possible, the use
of a primer and/or mechanical fastener to attach the self
adhered flashing is recommended, or other means as
specified by the self adhered flashing manufacturer.

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APPENDIX B
DETERMINING THE COMPATABILITY OF SELF ADHERING FLASHINGS AND OTHER MATERIALS
.
AB.1 Self adhering flashings have a variety of adhesive
systems and are used in combination with other products.
The adhesives may come in contact with a number of
products that may not be compatible and may affect their
performance. To avoid problems of compatibility, the
user should:
a. Select products from manufacturers who can
demonstrate their products compatibility with other
products found in the window installation, such as
flashing, sealant and substrate materials.
b. Avoid an and/or equivalent specification which
could cause field problems.
c. Secure the appropriate manufacturer's AB.3 Testing for Compatibility: Testing should be done
recommendation (either the flashing or the sealant)
for any deviations from the specified products.
d. Provide a test mock-up to check when no other
approval is possible.
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AB.2 Products to be checked for compatibility:
Typically, self adhering flashings come into contact with
gunnable sealants. There are an almost unlimited
combination of sealants and flashing because of the
number of these products on the market. Care needs to be
taken to insure products used are compatible with each
other. Other products, such as flexible plasticized vinyl
and EPDM membranes for roofing, can also be
incompatible with certain flashing adhesive systems.
Contact the manufacturer(s) whose products are involved
if the product to be used is not already specified.
by one of the manufacturers whose products are being
used.
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