Lenmak 508

This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek
and its Client.

Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any
party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this
report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or
one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by
Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply
that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program.

REPORT NUMBER: 101028759COQ-001
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: March 28, 2013

EVALUATION CENTER
INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES NA LTD.
1500 BRIGANTINE DRIVE
COQUITLAM, BC V3K 7C1
CANADA
RENDERED TO

LENMAK EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS INC.
10404-176 STREET
EDMONTON,ALBERTA
T5S 1L3

PRODUCT EVALUATED: StrataCladWall System

EVALUATION PROPERTY: Air Leakage, Pressure Equalization, Static Water
Penetration, Dynamic Water Penetration,

T
E
S
T

R
E
P
O
R
T

Report of Testing StrataClad Wall System for compliance with the applicable
requirements of the following criteria:
AAMA 508-07, Voluntary Test Method and Specification for Pressure
Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems

Lenmak Exterior Innovations Inc. March 28, 2013
Report No. 101028759COQ-001 Page 2 of 7

1 Table of Contents
1 Table Of Contents.............................................................................................................2
2 Introduction.......................................................................................................................3
3 Test Samples ....................................................................................................................3
3.1. Sample Selection..........................................................................................................3
3.2. Sample And Assembly Description...............................................................................3
4 Testing And Evaluation Methods ......................................................................................4
4.1. Air Leakage...................................................................................................................4
4.2. Pressure Equalization...................................................................................................4
4.3. Water Penetration Static ............................................................................................4
4.4. Water Penetration Dynamic .......................................................................................4
5 Test Apparatus..................................................................................................................5
6 Testing And Evaluation Results ........................................................................................6
6.1. Air Leakage...................................................................................................................6
6.2. Pressure Equalization...................................................................................................6
6.3. Static Water Penetration...............................................................................................6
6.4. Dynamic Water Penetration..........................................................................................6
7 Conclusion........................................................................................................................7
Appendix A Drawings.....................................................................................................7 Pages


2 Introduction

Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. (Intertek) has conducted testing for Lenmak Exterior
Innovations Inc. on the StrataClad product in accordance with AAMA 508-07, Voluntary
Method and Specification for Pressure Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems. The
following test methods were followed in this testing:

ASTM E283-04 (2012), Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage
Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure
Differences Across the Specimen
ASTM E1233-06, Standard Test Method of Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
ASTM E331-00 (2009), Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior
Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference
AAMA 501.1-05, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Windows, Curtain
Walls and Doors Using Dynamic Pressure.

This evaluation was completed during the month of February 2013.
3 Test Samples
3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION
The client submitted the exterior metal composite wall panel to the Evaluation Center on
J anuary 25, 2013 and was identified as Coquitlam ID#VAN1301251608-001. Samples were not
independently selected for testing.
3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION
The product was identified as the StrataClad Wall Panel, an exterior paneling system
constructed from custom-manufactured 0.050 in. (1.25 mm) painted aluminum with 70% Kynar
finish. The aluminum panels are filled with 0.8 lb. Icynene foam with a foil paper layer on top.
The wall samples were assembled and installed by the client and their installer on February 5,
2013 at the Evaluation Center.

The overall framing dimensions measured 120 in. wide x 120 in. high. The wall was composed
of 3 main wall sections, each measuring 120 in. x 40 in. Framing was constructed with 20ga C-
channel steel studs (6 in. deep x 2 in. wide) placed 16 in. o/c. Framing was then sheathed with
15/32 in. OSB and attached using #8 Tek3 screws. The wall sections were attached together
using #12 x 1 in. Tek3 screws. The wall was then covered with Tyvek membrane and sealed
with Tuck tape. A lower drip flashing, made from 0.050 in. aluminum, was mounted to the wall
and fastened every 16 in. o/c with #8 wafer head screws. The starter strip, made from 0.050 in.
aluminum, was mounted to the wall and fastened every 16 in. o/c with #8 wafer head screws.
The reveal strip, made from 0.050 in. aluminum, was mounted vertically to the wall and
centered, and then fastened every 16 in. o/c with #8 wafer head screws. The corner trim pieces,
made from 0.050 in. aluminum, were mounted to the wall vertically and fastened every 16 in. o/c
with #8 wafer head screws. GaskaTape v700 was then applied to the reveal and corner trims to
aid in water sealing. The panels are then installed to the wall using 100 plastic horsehoe

spacers and #12 x 1.5 in. Tek3 screws spaced every 12 in. o/c. The top cap flashing, made from
0.050 in. aluminum, was then mounted to the wall and fastened every 16 in. o/c with #8 wafer
head screws. Refer to Appendix A for drawings of the tested wall sample.
4 Testing and Evaluation Methods
4.1. AIR LEAKAGE
The Air Leakage tests (Air Infiltration) were conducted in accordance with ASTM E283. The tests
were performed using a test pressure of 75 Pa (1.57 psf). As per AAMA 508, air leakage was
induced in the system to provide a leakage rate of 0.6 L/s*m
2
(0.12 cfm/ft
2
). 196 holes, each
measuring 1/8 in. diameter, were drilled into the sheathing to achieve the required air leakage.
4.2. PRESSURE CYCLING
The Pressure Cycle test was tested in accordance with ASTM E1233 and evaluated to AAMA
508-07. The test was preformed at a specified pressure differential of 240 Pa (5 psf) to 1200 Pa
(25 psf) for a minimum of 100 three-second cycles.
4.3. WATER PENETRATION STATIC
The Static Water Penetration test was tested in accordance with ASTM E331. This test was
performed at the specified pressure differential of 720 Pa (15 psf) and a water spray rate of at
least 204 L/m
2
per hour (5.0 U.S. gal/ft
2
per hour). The test was run for fifteen minutes, during
which the pressure and water spray were continuously applied.
4.4. WATER PENETRATION DYNAMIC
The Dynamic Water Penetration test was tested in accordance with AAMA 501.1. The test was
performed at the specified pressure differential of 720 Pa (15 psf), or 120 kph (75 mph) wind
speed equivalent, generated using a Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Aircraft Engine, and a water
spray rate of at least 204 L/m
2
per hour (5.0 U.S. gal/ft
2
per hour). This test consisted of fifteen
minutes, during which the pressure and water spray were continuously applied.


5 Test Apparatus

Test Application Equipment Intertek ID#
To develop the test
pressures
Air blower
NA
To measure the volume of
air passing through the test
sample
Meriam Instrument Co. laminar
flow element, Model No.
50MW20-2, and a Meriam
Instrument Co. 8 in. H
2
O
calibrated inclined manometer,
Model No. 40HEX35WM
705960-W1,
705960-w2
To measure the chamber
pressure
Dwyer 0-0.5 in. H
2
O manometer 2101
Air Leakage
To measure the laminar
flow element inlet pressure
Dwyer 0-4 in. H
2
O manometer
2100
To develop the test
pressures
Air blower
NA
Pressure Cycling
To measure the chamber
pressure
Dwyer 0-36" H
2
O manometer
2171
To develop the test
pressures
Air blower --
To measure the pressures Dwyer 0-4" H
2
0 manometer 2100
Static Water
Penetration
To deliver the water on the
test sample
Water spray assembly ITS1
To develop the test
pressures
Pratt and Whitney R-2800 DC-6
propeller aircraft engine
PW2
Dynamic Water
Penetration
To deliver the water on the
test sample
10 X9 spray rack assemblies,
with Site Test Racks
ITS10

6 Testing and Evaluation Results
6.1. AIR LEAKAGE
Air leakage test data is indicated in the following table:

Test Pressure for all samples: 75 Pa
Overall Area of each sample: 9.42 m
2
(101.42 ft
2
)
Air Leakage: 0.635 L/s*m
2
(0.125 cfm/ft
2
)
6.2. PRESSURE CYCLING
During the Pressure Cycling at a pressure differential from 240 Pa (5 psf) to 1200 Pa (25 psf) for
100 cycles the systems lag times was below the required 0.08 seconds and the differential
between the cavities and cyclic wind pressure did not exceed 50% of the maximum test
pressure. All samples tested met the requirements as specified by the client for Pressure
Equalization and as per AAMA 508-07.
6.3. STATIC WATER PENETRATION
During the 15-minute test period, using a pressure differential of 720 Pa (15 psf), there was no
water leakage observed through the tested sample. The sample met the requirements as
specified by the client for Static Water Penetration and as per ASTM E331.
6.4. DYNAMIC WATER PENETRATION

During the 15-minute test period, using a Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Aircraft Engine to generate a
pressure differential of 720 Pa (15 psf), no water leakage was observed through the tested
sample. The sample met the requirements as specified by the client for Dynamic Water
Penetration.

7 Conclusion

The StrataCladWall System tested and described in this report has met the Air Leakage,
Pressure Equalization, Static Water Penetration, and Dynamic Water Penetration test
requirements specified by the client.

The conclusions of this test report may not be used as part of the requirements for Intertek product
certification. Authority to Mark must be issued by Intertek for a product to become certified by
Intertek.

INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES NA LTD.

Tested by:
Frank Gadea-Lopez
Technician Fenestration Products

Reported by:
Chris Chang, EIT
Technician Building Products

Reviewed by:
Riccardo DeSantis
Manager Building Products

Report No. 101028759COQ-001

APPENDIX A: Drawings (7 pages)







Lenmak 508

Încărcat de

Informații document

Drepturi de autor

Formate disponibile

Partajați acest document

Partajați sau inserați document

Opțiuni de partajare

Vi se pare util acest document?

Este necorespunzător acest conținut?

Drepturi de autor:

Formate disponibile

Lenmak 508

Încărcat de

Drepturi de autor:

Formate disponibile

This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek

and its Client.

S-ar putea să vă placă și