| 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 the SSP 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 for the SSP panel |
| 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 |
| 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 Panels
2" to 5" Panel
Flame Spread 15*, Smoke Developed
250 - 450 |
Factory Mutual ASTM E 84 |
Core Material (5")
Flame Spread 25*, Smoke Developed 180 |
| Room Fire Test
|
Evaluates the burning of
roof and wall panels in a
room configuration |
Factory Mutual
STD. 4880 (1994)
(UBC 26-3) |
Panel is rated
Class 1 to 30 ft. high, 5 in. max. thickness |