| 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 |
| Wind Uplift |
Determines uplift
resistance of roof panels in high winds |
Underwriters
Laboratories
UL 580 |
SSP Roof Panels
have a Class 90 rating with
a 7'- 0" purlin spacing |
| 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) |
All wall and roof
panels are rated
Class 1 to 30 ft. high, 5 in. max. thickness |
Roof
Covering Fire
Test |
Evaluates
the burning of
roof covering from external fire |
Underwriters
Laboratories
UL 790
(ASTM E 108) |
The SSP Roof Panel
is rated Class A |
Factory
Mutual
STD. 4471 (1995)
(ASTM E 108) |
The SSP Roof Panel
is rated Class A |