ASTM International recently approved the “ASTM F3459-21 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles Used for Sound Walls.”
This standard focuses on standardizing manufacturing requirements and design methodologies for materials used in PVC sound barrier walls. It stipulates the minimum criteria for testing of material characteristics and determining product strength and flexural capabilities. Most notably, there is a requirement for the product to meet a minimum thickness criterion and specific test methods to determine flexural capacities. The intent of the standard is to maintain product integrity as more manufacturers consider entering the market. To get a copy of the standard, please visit the ASTM website and search F3459.
AIL Sound Walls meet the new ASTM Standard Specification
AIL Sound Walls designs and manufactures our products according to this newly approved standard. We are pleased there is now a minimum performance requirement stated for this product category.
About ASTM International
ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) is a highly recognized international standards organization that develops and publishes consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products and systems that are used in all aspects of our lives.
