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Type of Wall Tested |
Maximum Air Leakage Rate,Footnote (1) L/(s·m2) @ 75 Pa ΔP |
Result |
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Masonry walls (see Figures 1 and 2 in Appendix A of this Report) |
≤ 0.05Footnote (2) |
0.0088 L/(s·m2)Footnote (2) |
Exterior gypsum/metal stud walls (see Figures 3 and 4 in Appendix A of this Report) |
0.0096 L/(s·m2)Footnote (2) |
Water Vapour Permeance (WVP) of Outermost Layer of Wall Assembly (ng/Pa·s·m2) |
Maximum Permissible Air Leakage Rate (L/s·m2) @ 75 Pa ΔP |
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15 < WVP ≤ 60 |
0.05 |
60 < WVP ≤ 170 |
0.10 |
170 < WVP ≤ 800 |
0.15 |
> 800 |
0.20 |
Durability of Air Barrier System Components
Component |
Requirement |
Result |
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"Insulthane® Extreme" plyurethane insulation o |
Air permeance before and after aging (ASTM D 726-84): < 10% increase |
AcceptedFootnote (1) |
Thermal resistance after heat aging and weathering: 90% retention |
Passed |
|
Transition membrane: "Blue Skin SA®" by Henry® Company |
Physical properties before and after aging: 85% retention |
Passed |
Sealant at membrane/foundation junctions: "BES 925" sealant by Henry® Company |
Complies with CAN/CGSB-37.29-M89 |
Passed |
Sealant around warm side of window and door frames: backer rod foam and "BES 925" sealant |
Complies with CAN/CGSB-19.0-M77 |
Passed |