| Test |
Purpose |
Procedure |
Results |
| Thermal Resistance |
Determines insulating properties of
the panels |
ASTM C 236
Guarded Hot Box |
Good R values for an HCFC Foam System (see
published values for panel type and thickness) |
| Air Leakage |
Measures air leakage through the panel joints |
ASTM E 283
Chamber Method |
The leakage rate for panel will not exceed
0.01
CFM/SF at 40 psf pressure differential |
| Water Penetration |
Measures water leakage through the panel joints |
ASTM E 331
Chamber Method |
No water penetration at pressure differential
of
50 psf |
| Strength |
Determines the load/span properties of the roof and
wall panels |
ASTM E 72
Chamber Method |
Panel load/span and deflection tables are
available |
| Ignition Properties |
Determines ignition emperatures of the panel core
material |
ASTM D 1929 |
Self-ignition temperature is 860 degrees
F.
Flash-ignition temperature is 842 degrees F. |
| Surface Burning |
Determines the surface
burning characteristics of the core and panels |
Underwriters Laboratories UL 723 (ASTM E 84) |
Core Material (5")
Flame Spread 20*, Smoke
Developed 400
Finished
Panel
2" to 5" Wall
Panel
Flame Spread 15*, Smoke Developed 250 -
450 |
| Southwest Research Institute ASTM E
84 |
Finished Panel
2" to 5" Wall
Panel
Flame Spread 10*, Smoke Developed
145 |
| Room Fire Test |
Evaluates the burning of roof and wall panels in a
room configuration |
Factory Mutual
STD. 4880 (1994)
(UBC 17-5) |
Panel is rated Class 1 to 30 ft. high, 5 in. max.
thickness |
