Logix Brands, Ltd.
Building Products Listing Program
- Logix Brands, Ltd.
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
- Whistler, BC Canada
- B1031-1
- B1031-1, Edition 4
- September 27, 2010
- March 12, 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.
ASTM D2843
Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics
UL 1715
Fire Test of Interior Finish Material
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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Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) are available in the following Models:
•Logix ICF
•Element™ ICF -
Product is marked with labels supplied by Logix Brands 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: B1031-1
e) CAN/ULC S701.1 Type 2, ASTM C578 Type II,
f) ASTM E84 FSI and SDI Rating (FSI ≤ 25 / SDI ≤ 450) and
g) CAN/ULC S102.2 FSI and SDI ratings (FSI ≤ 230 / SDI ≥ 500).
h) QAI logo shown here:
- Product is marked with labels supplied by LOGIX Insulated Concrete Forms, Ltd. The label includes the manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other recognized symbol of identification, the product model designation, month and year of manufacture or equivalent, QAI logo with the ‘US’ and “C” identifier, and CAN/ULC S701 Type 2, ASTM C578 Type II, ASTM E84 FSI and SDI Rating, and CAN/ULC S102.2 FSI and SDI Rating. Labels are applied to palletized finished products to ensure visibility on the jobsite.
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Logix and Element™ ICF complies with specifications for flat-walled ICF in accordance with CAN/ULC S717.1.
Logix and Element™ ICF complies with specifications for flat-walled insulated concrete forms in accordance with ASTM E2634.
Logix and Element™ ICF cross ties have a spontaneous ignition temperature ≥ 650oF when evaluated in accordance with ASTM D1929.
Logix ICF cross ties have a rate of burning of CC2 and Element™ ICF cross ties have a rate of burning of CC1 when evaluated in accordance with ASTM D635.
Logix and Element™ ICF cross ties have smoke density index < 75 when evaluated in accordance with ASTM D2843.
Logix ICF has the following allowable fastener load capacities determined in accordance with CAN/ULC S717.1 / ASTM E2634 following ASTM D1761:
FASTENER
ALLOWABLE WITHDRAWAL
ALLOWABLE LATERAL SHEAR
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
#6 1-¼ inch Length Coarse Thread Drywall Screw.
23
10
59
26
Element™ ICF has the following allowable fastener load capacities determined in accordance with CAN/ULC S717.1 / ASTM E2634 following ASTM D1761:
FASTENER
ALLOWABLE WITHDRAWAL
ALLOWABLE LATERAL SHEAR
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
#6 1-5/8inch Length Coarse Thread Drywall Screw.
37
16.8
40
18.2
#6 1-5/8inch Length Fine Thread Drywall Screw.
33.9
15.4
21
9.6
#8 x 2” Wood Screw
40
18.2
46
20.8
#10 x 2” Wood Screw
42.1
19.1
30
13.5
#8 x 2” Exterior Deck Screw
42.3
19.2
56
25.2
Fasteners are to penetrate through flange of cross-tie at minimum 19 mm (3/4-inch).
Logix and Element™ ICF Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Thermal Insulation Type 2 Specifications per CAN/ULC S701.1
PROPERTY
LOGIX ICF EPS SPECIFICATIONS
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
Logix and Element™ ICF EPS Thermal Insulation Type II Specifications per ASTM C578
PROPERTY
LOGIX ICF EPS SPECIFICATIONS
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
Logix and Element™ ICF Surface Burning Characteristics per CAN/ULC S102.2
LOGIX
COMPONENT
DENSITY
MAXIMUM THICKNESS
FLAME SPREAD INDEX (FSI)
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX (SDI)
Expanded Polystyrene
(EPS Panel)
22 – 29 kg/m3
100 mm Maximum
≤ 250
≥ 500
Logix and Element™ ICF Surface Burning Characteristics per ASTM E841
LOGIX
COMPONENT
DENSITY
MAXIMUM THICKNESS
FLAME SPREAD INDEX (FSI)
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX (SDI)
Expanded Polystyrene
(EPS Panel)
1.35 – 1.65 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.
Logix ICF / Element™ ICF UL 1715 Configuration
Meets requirements with ½ inch thickness gypsum fastened with 2-¼ inch length standard drywall screws at 12 inches on center spacing in the field and around the perimeter. Fasteners must be anchored into Logix and Element™ ICF web ties.
Logix and Element™ ICF CAN/ULC S101, UL 263, ASTM E119 Fire-Resistance Rated Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies1
QAI Design #
Wall Type
Wall Thickness
Inches (mm)
Rating
Logix ICF with interior ½-inch (13 mm) gypsum board complying with ASTM C1396.
4 (102)
2
6.25 (159)
3
6.252 (159)
4
8 (203)
4
Element™ ICF with interior 1/2-inch (13 mm) gypsum board complying with ASTM C1396.
4 (102)
2
6 (152)
3
8 (203)
4
Note 1: The above Logix and Element™ ICF fire-resistance rated wall assemblies allowable load are to be determined by a registered design professional, or authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the applicable codes.
Note 2: 5/8-inch (16 mm) Type X gypsum board replacing noted ½’’ (13 mm) gypsum is required to meet the 4-hour fire-resistance rating as outlined in QAI design listing B1031-1.
- Product is marked with labels supplied by LOGIX Insulated Concrete Forms, Ltd. The label includes the manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other recognized symbol of identification, the product model designation, month and year of manufacture or equivalent, QAI logo with the ‘US’ and “C” identifier, and CAN/ULC S701 Type 2, ASTM C578 Type II, ASTM E84 FSI and SDI Rating, and CAN/ULC S102.2 FSI and SDI Rating. Labels are applied to palletized finished products to ensure visibility on the jobsite.
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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 and the applicable code. Also see QAI CERUS-1005 -
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