ASTM D7793-16 - 1.11.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for insulated vinyl siding, which is vinyl siding with integral foam plastic insulating material, where the vinyl siding is manufactured from rigid PVC compound. Compliance with this standard requires insulated vinyl siding to demonstrate a thermal insulation value of R-2.0 or greater. Other performance requirements and test methods addressed by this standard include materials properties and dimensions, warp, shrinkage, impact strength, expansion, appearance, thermal distortion resistance, and windload resistance. Methods of indicating compliance with this specification are also provided.

Note 1: Insulated vinyl siding is composed of two major components: the vinyl siding and the insulating material. It is intended that the vinyl siding portion comply with Specification D3679. Applicable portions of Specification D3679 are included in this specification. Additional requirements that pertain only to the insulation as a separate material, or to the combination of vinyl siding and insulation as a whole, are also included. For further explanation, see Appendix X1.

1.2 Insulated vinyl siding shall be tested with the insulation material in place or removed, as specified in the applicable requirement or test method.

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

1.4 Insulated vinyl siding produced to this specification shall be installed in accordance with Practice D4756. Reference shall also be made to the manufacturer's installation instructions for the specific product to be installed.

1.5 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.

1.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3679-25

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

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

D4756-15

Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit

D5206-24

Standard Test Method for Windload Resistance of Rigid Plastic Siding

D5947-24

Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens

D7209-06

Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn 2015)

D7445-24

Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding with Foam Plastic Backing (Backed Vinyl Siding)

D1183-03(2019)

Standard Practices for Resistance of Adhesives to Cyclic Laboratory Aging Conditions

D1435-20

Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

D2244-25

Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

D2457-21

Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics

D696-24

Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between ?30?C and +30?C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer

D1042-22

Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Plastics Caused by Exposure to Heat and Moisture

C591-22

Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation

C1199-22

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Steady-State Thermal Transmittance of Fenestration Systems Using Hot Box Methods

C297/C297M-16(2024)

Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions

C578-23

Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

C1289-25

Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board

C1363-24

Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D635-22

Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

G147-24

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

AC05

Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panel Adhesives

ISO/IECGuide 65

E84-26a

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

16 CFR Part 460

Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation

E1753-26a

Standard Practice for Use of Qualitative Chemical Spot Test Kits for Detection of Lead in Dry Paint Films (Includes all amendments and changes 4/9/2026).