ASTM E783

ASTM E783: Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors

What is the ASTM E783 in short?

It is a field test, typically for quality control purposes during new construction, to find out how much air is leaking through a window, door, or wall system at a predetermined pressure difference.  There are allowable rates of air leakage and this test confirms whether or not the products or systems tested pass or fail the specified criteria.

 

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