ICC-ES AC310
Full Name
ICC-ES AC310 – Acceptance Criteria for Water-resistive Membranes Factory-bonded to Wood-based Structural Sheathing, Used as Water-resistive Barriers
Scope
ICC-ES AC310 outlines the acceptance criteria for water-resistive membranes that are factory-bonded to wood-based structural sheathing, intended for use as water-resistive barriers in building construction. The scope of AC310 includes:
- Materials: it specifies the requirements for the water-resistive membrane, the wood-based structural sheathing, and the adhesive used for bonding, including their physical and chemical properties.
- Bond strength: it details the testing methods and acceptance criteria for evaluating the bond strength between the membrane and the sheathing, ensuring they remain securely attached under various conditions.
- Water resistance: it outlines the testing methods and acceptance criteria for assessing the water resistance of the combined product, ensuring it effectively prevents water intrusion into the building envelope.
- Durability: it addresses the durability of the product, including its resistance to UV degradation, tearing, and puncture, to ensure its long-term performance as a water-resistive barrier.
- Quality Control: it establishes a quality control program to ensure that the products consistently meet the requirements of the acceptance criteria, including inspections and testing procedures.
The AC310 acceptance criteria are used by manufacturers to obtain an evaluation report from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), which demonstrates that their products comply with the applicable building codes and standards.
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Keywords
membrane; water-resistive membrane; sheathing; wood-based structural sheathing; water-resistive barrier; bond strength; adhesive; water resistance; UV degradation; tearing; puncture; quality control; inspection; testing; building code; standard; evaluation report