ASTM International E 2112-19C Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights 

ASTM E 2112 has been utilized by Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting to provide technical guidance when we developed our training programs for installers and testing agencies. 

The majority of fenestration units that are installed are certified as meeting specified performance characteristics in standardized laboratory testing. 

Experience indicates, however that the performance of fenestration installations is frequently significantly inferior to the performance of the manufactured units in laboratory testing. 

Installation of fenestration units can significantly influence in-service performance. 

Some standards/specifications utilized for laboratory and field testing referenced by ASTM 2121 are: 

ASTM E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Skylights, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen 

ASTM C 1382 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Sealants When Used in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Joints 

ASTM D 779 Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paper board, and other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator Method 

ASTM E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Skylights, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen 

ASTM E 331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference 

ASTM E 547 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference 

ASTM E 783 Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors 

ASTM E 1105 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference 

AAMA 502 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Doors 

101/I.S.2 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors 

ASTM E 2112 states: The improper installation of fenestrations adversely effects not only the products performance but also leads to excessive air infiltration and water penetration. 

It also states: Building products sometimes require testing of installed fenestration products either as a quality assurance procedure or as proof of compliance with project specifications.  

The test procedures used for field tests of air leakage and water penetration are defined in Test Methods E783 and E1105 respectively. 

AAMA 502-21 incorporates these test procedures, describes specimen selection and addresses methods for testing the product alone or the product including installation.