ASTM-C1400 › Standard Guide for Reduction of Efflorescence Potential in New Masonry Walls
The following bibliographic material is provided to assist you with your purchasing decision:
Scope
1.1 This guide covers methods for reducing efflorescence potential in new masonry walls.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
Significance and Use
4.1 This guide provides information that, if implemented, will reduce efflorescence potential in new masonry walls. However, implementation of this guide will not always completely prevent efflorescence.
4.2 This guide may be augmented by related information contained in the appendixes of Specification C270, the additional material listed at the end of this specification, and other publications.
Keywords
efflorescence; end dam; flashing; masonry units; mortar; preconstruction testing; water penetration; weep holes;
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
To find similar documents by classification:
This document comes with our free Notification Service, good for the life of the document.
This document is available in either Paper or PDF format.
Document Number
ASTM-C1400-23
Revision Level
2023 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Dec. 12, 2023
Document Type
Guide
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
C15.05