NON COMBUSTIBLE EIF
SYSTEM
|
NC BASECOAT
Bond Strength
5.2.3.1 Bond test of the coating to the insulation when tested in
accordance with Section 6.4 of the CCMC Technical Guide 07240 met
the requirements noted.
| Test Condition Basecoat
|
Test Requirement
|
Pass/Fail |
| Dry state |
N/A |
Pass |
| 2 hours after removal from
water |
>0.1 MPa
|
Pass
|
| After drying 7 days from removal
from water |
>0.1 MPa
|
Pass
|
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WATER ABSORPTION OF COATINGS
| Test Conducted
|
Test Requirement
|
Results |
| UEAtc directive for EIFS article
3.3.1.2 water absorption of the basecoat |
Must not exceed 20% by weight
|
12.4% |
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WATER
VAPOUR PERMEABILITY
5.2.3.2 Water vapour permeability
of the lamina at its maximum thickness when tested in accordance with
ASTM E96-92 met the requirements noted.
| Test Conducted
|
Test Requirement
|
Pass/Fail |
| ASTM E96-92 |
Minimum 170ng/pa.s.m²
|
Pass |
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IMPACT
RESISTANCE
Impact testing was conducted
in accordance with ASTM D3029-84 Method "F" on a sample
Preswitt Exterior Insulation and Finish System.
| Test Conducted
|
Test Requirement
|
Test Results |
Pass/Fail |
| 3 joules impact |
No sign of cracks through
which the mesh can be seen |
No damage or breaking of the
surface was observed, also no measurable indentation on the
surface was recorded |
Pass |
| 10 joules impact |
No perforation or broken mesh
|
No damage or breaking of the
surface was observed, also no measurable indentation on the
surface was recorded |
Pass |
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IMPERMEABILITY
5.2.3.3 Impermeability
to water when tested in accordance with Section 6.6 of the CCMC Technical
Guide 07240 met the requirements noted.
| Test Conducted
|
Test Requirement
|
Pass/Fail |
| Basecoat only |
Min. time for entire surface
to be damp - 2 hrs |
Pass |
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