ASTM D7254-21 - 1.12.2021
 
1. Scope

1.1This specification establishes requirements and test methods for materials, impact strength, appearance, surface flame spread, and wind load resistance of siding products manufactured from polypropylene material. Methods of indicating compliance with this specification are also provided.

1.2The use of polypropylene recycled plastic in this product shall be in accordance with the requirements in Section 4.

1.3Siding produced to this specification shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers installation instructions for the specific product to be installed.

Note 1:Information with regard to siding maintenance shall be obtained from the manufacturer.

1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information purposes only.

1.5The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 6 of this specification: 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.

Note 2:There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

1.6This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4101-24

Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials

D5206-24

Standard Test Method for Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding

E631-15(2024)

Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

G147-24

Standard Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests

D883-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1435-20

Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D4226-25

Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Building Products

D5033-00

Standard Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn 2007)

E84-26a

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 4/15/2026).

D3679-25

Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding