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D4099-95 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide
ASTM D4099–95 defines material properties and performance characteristics for rigid PVC prime windows and sliding glass doors. It applies to complete assemblies with hardware and anchors.
🏗️ Scope and Application
This standard is limited to prime windows and doors, excluding storm windows and secondary glazing. Products must be evaluated as complete systems. While performance criteria are established, the specifying agency determines suitability for a specific building.
⚠️ Key Distinction: This standard does not address storm or secondary windows. Assembly testing requires inclusion of all hardware and specified anchors.
🔬 Key Performance Requirements
D4099-95 defines performance through referenced ASTM test methods for structural integrity, air leakage, and water penetration.
| 🎯 Performance Aspect | 📏 Test Method | ⚡ Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Performance | ASTM E 330 | Wind load resistance under uniform static pressure |
| Air Leakage | ASTM E 283 | Measure air infiltration rate across the assembly |
| Water Penetration | ASTM E 331 | Resistance under uniform static air pressure difference |
🧪 Material and Component Specifications
The standard specifies material requirements for components through cross-referenced ASTM standards, ensuring compatibility and durability.
| 🟦 Component | 📋 Governing Standard | 📐 Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| PVC Profiles | D 4726 | Recycled material permitted if profile requirements are met |
| Flat Glass | C 1036 | Standard specification for flat glass |
| Heat-Treated Glass | C 1048 | Kind HS, Kind FT Coated/Uncoated glass |
| Hardware Coatings | A 165, B 456, B 633 | Electrodeposited Cd, Cu/Ni/Cr, and Zn coatings |
| Screening | D 3656 / D 4028 | Vinyl-coated glass fiber yarn (insect/solar) |
💡 Sustainability Note: Section 1.5 permits recycled PVC material in profiles, provided ASTM D 4726 requirements are fulfilled. The standard uses inch-pound units as the standard.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔍 What types of openings are covered?
Only prime windows and sliding glass doors. Storm windows and secondary glazing are explicitly excluded per Section 1.4.
💡 Can recycled PVC be used?
Yes. Recycled material is allowed if the final profile meets all requirements of ASTM D 4726.
⚡ How is structural performance tested?
By ASTM E 330, measuring resistance to uniform static air pressure difference (wind load).
📌 Does the standard give pass/fail limits?
It specifies test methods and material requirements. Specific pass/fail performance grades are determined by the manufacturer or specifier for the intended application.