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Standard Practice for

Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weathering of Factory-
Coated Embossed Hardboard Using Concentrated Natural
Sunlight and a Soak-Freeze-Thaw Procedure1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5722; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope D662 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of

1.1 This practice covers techniques to accelerate weathering Exterior Paints
effects of factory-coated embossed hardboard using Cycle 1 of D772 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Flaking (Scal-
Practice G90 (concentrated natural sunlight with periodic ing) of Exterior Paints
surface water spray) plus a soak-freeze thaw cycle (see Section D4214 Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking
5 of this practice). of Exterior Paint Films
G90 Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weather-
1.2 Testing by use of the methods described in this practice ing of Nonmetallic Materials Using Concentrated Natural
may be employed in the qualitative assessment of weathering Sunlight
effects. The relative durability of coated hardboards may be G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weath-
best determined by comparison of their test results with those ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
of control specimens derived from real time exposure test G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
experience. Weathering Tests
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3. Terminology
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 3.1 The terminology used in this practice is defined in
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining Terminology G113.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance 3.2 Definitions:
with the standard. 3.2.1 hardboard, n—generic term for a panel manufactured
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the primarily from inter-felted lignocellulosic fibers (usually
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the wood), consolidated under heat and pressure in a hot press to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- a density of 500 kg/m3 (31 lb/ft3) or greater and to which other
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- materials may have been added during manufacture to improve
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. certain properties.
3.2.2 embossed hardboard, n—hardboard that is manufac-
2. Referenced Documents tured with a textured surface.
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 3.2.2.1 Discussion—Wood-like and stucco patterns are ex-
D660 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of amples of typical embossed hardboard surfaces.
Exterior Paints
4. Summary of Practice
D661 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of
Exterior Paints 4.1 This practice is used to accelerate long-term weathering
effects by subjecting the samples to concentrated natural
sunlight (with periodic daytime surface water spray) plus a
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and soak-freeze-thaw cycle.
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.27 on Accelerated Testing.
4.2 This practice has been useful in accelerating finish
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2014. Published January 2015. Originally failure involving loss of film integrity, such as cracking,
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5722 – 08. DOI: peeling, and flaking of factory-coated embossed hardboard.
10.1520/D5722-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5. Significance and Use
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 5.1 The ability to quickly and accurately evaluate and
the ASTM website. predict long-term weathering performance of factory-applied

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coatings is of paramount importance in making sound business
and technical decisions.
5.2 It is important to include control specimens of known
field performance to determine the efficacy of this practice for
specific substrate(s) and coating system(s). These control
specimens may include materials known to possess acceptable
and unacceptable field performance for the defect(s) under
consideration.
5.3 Results derived from this practice are best used to
compare the relative performance of materials tested at the
same time in the same device.
5.4 The inclusion of control specimens and their resulting
data will assist in dealing with test variability caused by
seasonal or annual variations in important climatic factors.
5.5 Extensive research was performed during the develop-
ment of this standard practice. This research showed that this
practice is not useful for determination of quantitative accel-
eration factors. However, this test is very useful as a compara-
tive test.
5.6 A minimum of two replicates for both control specimens
and test specimens is recommended to allow statistical evalu-
ation of results. Refer to Practice G169 for additional guidance
on establishing the number of replicates.

6. Apparatus and Materials

6.1 Test Machines, as illustrated in a figure titled “Sche-
matic of a Fresnel Reflecting Concentrator Accelerated Weath-
ering Machine” of Practice G90 and described in Apparatus
Section of Practice G90.
6.2 Freezer, capable of maintaining a temperature of −20 6
5°C (–4 6 9°F). The freezer shall be equipped with a FIG. 1 Routed Specimen Mounting Board Showing Placement of
thermocouple to monitor air temperature. Specimens

6.3 Mounting Board, paper-faced marine grade wood struc-

tural panel, surface routed to accept the test specimens during
exposure (see Fig. 1).
5°C (77 6 9°F) for at least 1 h but not more than 1 h 15 min.
7. Test Specimens If the board containing specimens floats in the immersion tank,
7.1 Recommended specimen size is 50 mm by 130 mm by the board may have to be inserted upside down for the
maximum 13 mm thick (2 by 5 by maximum 1⁄2 in. thick). specimens to be completely immersed in water. A minimum
exposure of 1 MJ/m2 of ultraviolet radiation as measured per
7.2 Attach the specimen to the mounting board. One method Practice G90 constitutes a daily cycle. If a minimum of 1
to accomplish this is to apply exterior grade silicone adhesive MJ/m2 of ultraviolet radiation (295 to 385 nm) is not accumu-
to the center of each specimen. Use cotton gloves to press the lated in one day of exposure, the specimens are to be left on the
specimen into the mounting plate. Other mounting techniques, apparatus and are not to be immersed or frozen that day. This
agreed upon between the testing laboratory and the client are exposure day does not constitute one test cycle. Continue with
possible. the exposure the following morning.
7.3 Useful results have been achieved when specimen edges 8.2.2 After soak, the plate with specimens is placed for a
and backs remain unsealed. minimum of 12 h and a maximum of 15 h in a freezer
maintained at −20 6 5°C (–4 6 9°F). The following morning,
8. Procedures allow the samples to thaw for a minimum of 1 h under
8.1 One procedure recommended is in Practice G90. laboratory ambient conditions.
8.2 Soak-Freeze-Thaw Procedure: NOTE 1—Because the start of the accelerated weathering after thawing
8.2.1 Following daily exposure in the Fresnel reflecting can be delayed due to weather, the precise time of the thaw portion of the
concentrator accelerated weathering machine in Practice G90, cycle cannot be specified.
Cycle 1, the mounting plate with specimens is removed and 8.2.3 The plate with specimens is remounted on the expo-
immersed in a deionized water soak tank maintained at 25 6 sure device as prescribed in Practice G90.

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8.2.4 The completion of 8.2.1, 8.2.2, and 8.2.3 constitutes 10. Report
one test cycle. Report test results after 30 cycles or other 10.1 Report the following information:
agreed upon time period. 10.1.1 A record of the type and identification of the product
8.2.5 At least every week, replace the water used for tested,
soaking test panels with new deionized water. 10.1.2 Method used,
10.1.3 Rating, if applicable,
9. Test Evaluation 10.1.4 Other pertinent information must be shown on the
9.1 Applicable criteria for weathering evaluation may inspection report for each evaluation,
include, but are not limited to, the following test methods: 10.1.5 Date of inspection,
chalking (Test Methods D4214), checking (Test Method 10.1.6 Date of exposure start,
D660), cracking (Test Method D661), discoloration, erosion 10.1.7 Method of exposure (Practice D5722),
(Test Method D662), face fiber swelling, flaking (Test Method 10.1.8 Total solar radiant exposure, MJ/m2,
D772), and intercoat adhesion. 10.1.9 Ultra-violet radiant exposure (UV) (295 to 385 nm),
MJ/m2,
9.2 Testing laboratory and client shall agree upon evaluation 10.1.10 Number of cycles, and
criteria, using applicable standards, and evaluation frequency. 10.1.11 Any comments felt to be relevant to the exposure or
9.3 The use of control specimens for specific weathering the test results.
criteria is strongly suggested. 11. Keywords
9.4 Initial pre-exposure inspection of all samples must be 11.1 accelerated weathering; factory coatings (hardboard);
conducted to document any pre-existing surface imperfection. film integrity; hardboard (composition board siding)

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