| 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) |
| 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 |
Factory Mutual STD. 4471(1995) |
RWP Roof Panels have a class 1-60 rating
with a
5' 0" purlin spacing |
| Surface Burning |
Determines the surface burning
characteristics of the core and panels |
Factory Mutual
ASTM E 84 |
Finished
Panels
1
1
/2" to 5" RWP Roof/Wall Panel
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 |
Factory Mutual STD. 4471 (1995)
(ASTM E 108) |
The RWP Roof Panel is rated Class A |