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    • Superform Products, Ltd.
    • Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
    • Pincher Creek, Alberta
    • www.superformicf.ca
    • B1051-1
    • B1051-1
    • July 25, 2012
    • September 1, 2020
    • N/A
    • 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.

    • Superform Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)

    • 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:

       

    • 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 cross ties have a 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.

      The following outlines Superform ICF test results determined in accordance with the noted standards.

      Superform ICF has the following allowable fastener load capacities determined in accordance with ASTM E2634 and 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. 26 12 47 21
      #10 Coarse Thread Wood Screw, minimum penetration ¾ inch (19 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties. 31 14 56 25
      #14 Coarse Thread Wood Screw, minimum penetration ¾ inch (19 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties. 30 14 67 30
      16 Gauge ½ inch Crown Staple, minimum penetration 1 inch (25 mm) into Superform ICF Crossties. 5 2.5 17 8

       

      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 UBC 26-3 Configuration

      Meets requirements with ½ inch thickness gypsum fastened with 1 ¼ inch length standard drywall screws at 12 inches on center spacing in the field, and 6 inches on center spacing around the perimeter. Fasteners must be anchored into Superform ICF web ties.

      Superform ICF CAN/ULC S101, UL 263, ASTM E119 – Wall Assemblies

      QAI Design # Wall Type: Wall Load: Fire Endurance Period:
      B1051-1 Insulated Concrete Wall of minimum 6.5 inches 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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