Superform Products, Ltd.
Building Products Listing Program
- Superform Products, Ltd.
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
- Pincher Creek, Alberta
Cincinnati, OH - B1051-1
- B1051-1, Edition 5
- July 25, 2012
- January 30, 2024
- N/A
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CAN/ULC S717.1
Standard for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems.
ASTM E2634
Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems.
ASTM D1761
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and Wood-Based Materials.
CAN/ULC S701.1
Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering.
ASTM C578
Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.
CAN/ULC S102.2
Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.
ASTM E84
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
UBC-26-3
Room Fire Test Standard for Interior of Foam Plastic Systems.
ASTM D635
Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
ASTM D1929
Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.
ASTM E119
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
CAN/ULC S101
Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
UL 263
Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
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Superform Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
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Product is marked with labels supplied by Superform Products, Ltd. Products are marked in a permanent manner where it is readily visible after installation with the following:
a) Manufacturer’s name or trademark
b) Product model designation
c) Month and year of manufacture
d) QAI file Number: B1051-1
e) CAN/ULC S701 Type 2, ASTM C578 Type II, ASTM E84 FSI and SDI Rating, and CAN/ULC S102.2 FSI and SDI ratings.
f) QAI logo shown here:
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The following outlines Superform ICF test results determined in accordance with the noted standards.
Superform ICF complies with specifications for flat-walled ICF in accordance with CAN/ULC S717.1.
Superform ICF complies with specifications for flat-walled insulated concrete forms in accordance with ASTM E2634.
Superform ICF EPS and cross ties have spontaneous ignition temperature ≥ 650oF when evaluated in accordance with ASTM D1929.
Superform ICF cross ties have a rate of burning of CC2 when evaluated in accordance with ASTM D635.
Superform ICF cross ties have smoke density index < 75 when evaluated in accordance with ASTM D2843.
Superform ICF has the following allowable fastener load capacities determined in accordance with ASTM E2634 and CAN/ULC S717.1 following ASTM D1761:
FASTENER
ALLOWABLE WITHDRAWAL
ALLOWABLE LATERAL SHEAR
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
#6 Coarse Thread Drywall Screw, minimum penetration ¾ inch (19 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties.
52
24
115
52
#10 Coarse Thread Wood Screw, minimum penetration ¾ inch (19 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties.
48
22
126
57
#14 Coarse Thread Wood Screw, minimum penetration ¾ inch (19 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties.
57
26
135
61
16 Gauge ½ inch Crown Staple, minimum penetration 1 inch (25 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties.
9
4
12
6
Superform ICF Type 2 Specifications per CAN/ULC S701.1:
PROPERTY
SUPERFORM SPECIFICATION
Thermal Resistance, m2*oC/W at 25 mm Thickness
Minimum 0.70
Water Vapour Permeance, Ng/Pa*s*m2 at 25 mm Thickness
Maximum 200
Dimensional Stability, % Linear Change
Maximum 1.5
Flexural Strength, kPa
Minimum 240
Water Absorption, % Volume
Maximum 4.0
Compressive Strength, kPa at 10% Deformation
Minimum 110
Limiting Oxygen Index, %
Minimum 24
Superform ICF Type II Specifications per ASTM C578:
PROPERTY
SUPERFORM SPECIFICATION
Compressive Resistance, psi at Yield or 10% Deformation
Minimum 15.0
Thermal Resistance, F*ft2*h/Btu at 1.00 Inch Thickness
Minimum 4.0
Flexural Strength, psi
Minimum 35.0
Water Vapor Permeance, Perms at 1.00 Inch Thickness
Maximum 3.5
Water Absorption, % Volume
Maximum 3.0
Dimensional Stability, % Change Dimensions
Maximum 2.0
Oxygen Index, % Volume
Minimum 24.0
Density, lbs/ft3
Minimum 1.35
Superform ICF Surface Burning Characteristics per CAN/ULC S102.2:
SUPERFORM
COMPONENT
DENSITY
MAXIMUM THICKNESS
FLAME SPREAD INDEX (FSI)
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX (SDI)
Expanded Polystyrene
(EPS Panel)
22 – 29 kg/m3
100 mm Maximum
≤ 210
≥ 500
Superform ICF Surface Burning Characteristics per ASTM E841:
SUPERFORM
COMPONENT
DENSITY
MAXIMUM THICKNESS
FLAME SPREAD INDEX (FSI)
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX (SDI)
Expanded Polystyrene
(EPS Panel)
1.35 – 1.80 lbs/ft3
4.0 Inches Maximum
≤ 25
≤ 450
1Ceiling Measurement Only. This measurement is conducted through determination of flame spread index and smoke developed index with the removal of any contribution of molten materials ignited on the floor of the tunnel assembly.
Superform ICF Thermal Barrier Stay-in-Place (UBC 26-3) Configuration:
Meets requirements with ½ inch thickness gypsum fastened with 1-¼ inch (31 mm) length standard drywall screws at 12 inches (305 mm) on center spacing in the field, and 6 inches (152 mm) on center spacing around the perimeter. Fasteners must be anchored into Superform ICF web ties.
Superform ICF Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies per CAN/ULC S101, UL 263, ASTM E119 – Wall Assemblies:
QAI Design #
Description:
Type:
Fire-Resistance Rating
Insulated Concrete Wall of minimum 6 inches (152 mm) concrete thickness
Load Bearing1
3-hours
Insulated Concrete Wall of minimum 6.5 inches (159 mm) concrete thickness
Load Bearing1
4-hours
Notes:
Final acceptance of the product in the intended application is to be determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
Product is to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published installation instructions by qualified installing personnel. Also see QAI CERUS-1001
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