Description

AAMA 800-05 Sealants Manual contains a group of documents utilized in the construction and installation of fenestration products. In editions of this document with issue dates of 2010 and prior these document were contained in one document.

This manual is presented in seven main sections. The first section is an introduction section followed by six sections each containing one set of Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants.

These sections are:

• Section 2, AAMA 800, Back Bedding/Glazing Compounds AAMA 802.3 and AAMA 805.2
• Section 3, AAMA 800, Back Bedding Mastic Type Glazing Tapes AAMA 804.3, AAMA 806.3 and AAMA 807.3
• Section 4, AAMA 800, Narrow Joint Seam Sealers AAMA 803.3
• Section 5, AAMA 800, Exterior Perimeter Sealing Compound AAMA 808.3
• Section 6, AAMA 800, Non-Drying Sealant AAMA 809.2
• Section 7, AAMA 800, Expanded Cellular Glazing Tapes AAMA 810.1

These documents now are standalone that contain all the specifications and test methods that are applicable for each document.

Scope

Section 7: 810.1 Expanded Cellular Glazing Tapes

To provide a minimum level of performance for expanded cellular glazing tape for use in fenestration applications.

810.1 Expanded Cellular Glazing Tapes

• Type 1 tapes are intended as primary seals where tape is used by itself to prevent air and water leakage or in a system when the tape acts as the primary sealant
• Type 2 tapes are intended as secondary seals where the tape is used in combination with a full bead of wet sealant to prevent air and water leakage