ASTM C223-98(2003)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM C223-98(2003)e1 Standard Specification for Asbestos-Cement Siding
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ASTM C223
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers asbestos-cement siding, including accessories, designed to provide the weather-exposed sidewall surfaces of buildings. Siding in the following forms is covered:
1.1.1 Siding Shingles Uniform thickness, generally rectangular in shape and having wavy, random, thatched, straight, or irregular butts.
1.1.2 Clapboards Uniform thickness, generally longer and narrower in shape than siding shingles, and usually with the exposed edge straight.
1.1.3 Sheets Uniform thickness, rectangular in shape, larger in unit sizes than shingles or clapboards.
Note 1For additional information, see Specification C 725 for Semidense Mineral Fiber Siding.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C220 Specification for Flat Asbestos-Cement Sheets
C458 Test Method for Organic Fiber Content of Asbestos-Cement Products
C459 Test Methods for Asbestos-Cement Flat Products
C725 Specification for Semidense Mineral Fiber Siding
C1096 Test Method for Determination of Wood Fiber in Asbestos Cement
Federal Standard
Fed.Std.No.123 Marking for Domestic Shipment (Civilian Agencies)Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and StorageOther Documents
NationalMotorFreight Rules Available from National Motor Freight Inc., 1616 P. St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036.Keywords
asbestos; asbestos-cement; asbestos-cement siding; clapboard; sheeting; sheets; shingles; siding; siding shingles; Asbestos-cement--specifications; Siding materials;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.100.40 (Products in fibre-reinforced cement)
DOI: 10.1520/C0223-98R03E01
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