| Wall Comparisons |
Test Results |
|
|
(with 2x4 stud)
|
R Value
|
The panel system
meets the following test results in accordance with Canadian and UK
standards. |
| 1. Inside Air Film
|
.68 |
| 2. 1/2"
Drywall |
.45 |
| Thermal
Resistance:
R=8.7 F. Hour Ft. / BTU. (=0.12)
|
| 3. Vapour Barrier |
- |
| 4. Batt Insulation |
12.00 |
| 5. 3/8"
Plywood |
.77 |
| Resistance to
Cyclic Freezing & Thawing:
After 200 cycles no changes. (26.7 C to -
28.9 C)
|
| 6. 1 1/8" Polyurethane |
7.87 |
| 7. Brick Slices |
.11 |
| 8. Outside Air
Film |
.17 |
| Heat & Moisture Cycles:
Variations in temperature & moisture
will not cause detachment.
|
| Total Resistance |
22.05 |
| Wall Thickness |
6" |
 |
(with 2x6 stud)
|
R Value
|
Water Vapour
Permeability Testing:
After 20 min. exposure to direct water
spray, 70 gallons per min., 70 PSI nozzle pressure, no water penetration
was detected.
|
| 1. Inside Air Film
|
.68 |
| 2. 1/2"
Drywall |
.45 |
| Bond Strength
Testing (Brick/Foam):
Excessive force of over 700 lbs force is
needed to remove one brick slice from the panel.
|
| 3. Vapour Barrier |
- |
| 4. Batt Insulation |
20.00 |
| 5. 3/8"
Plywood |
.77 |
| Deflection of
Wind Loading:
The panel system resists forces of wind
suction & pressure up to 52ms-1.
|
| 6. 1 1/8" Polyurethane |
7.87 |
| 7. Brick Slices |
.11 |
| 8. Outside Air
Film |
.17 |
| Thermal Shock
Test:
The panel system demonstrated it's
ability to withstand thermal shock.
|
| Total Resistance |
30.05 |
| Wall Thickness |
8" |
 |
Conventional Brick
|
R Value
|
Resistance to
Wind Driven Rain:
At no time during testing did water pass
through our panel system.
|
| 1. Inside Air Film |
.68 |
| 2. 1/2"
Drywall |
.45 |
| Sound Testing:
External walls clad with our panel system
contribute to the resistance of sound.
|
| 3. Vapour Barrier |
- |
| 4. Batt Insulation |
12.00 |
| Water Vapour
Transmission:
0.7 PERM
|
| 5. 3/8" Plywood |
.77 |
| 6. Airspace |
.94 |
| Weather - O -
Meter:
After 7,000 hours no effects were
recorded. (UV light & water)
|
| 7. Full Brick |
.80 |
| 8. Outside Air
Film |
.17 |
| Puncture
Strength of Mortar Joints:
900 PSI
|
