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Results of Testing of Basic Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Product

Property

Unit

Requirement

ResultFootnote (1) Footnote (2)

Dimensional change

coefficient of linear expansion (swelling)

oven-dry to vacuum pressure soak

%

≤ 0.5, by 80% of specimens

0.01

Strength and stiffness

modulus of elasticity (MOE)

"Horizon Symmetry"

MPa

≥ 750

3 301

flexural rigidity (apparent MOE)

"Sanctuary"

MPa

≥ 750

3 260

flexural rigidity (apparent MOE)

"Protect Advantage"

MPa

≥ 750

3 016

Strength and stiffness

modulus of rupture (MOR)

"Horizon Symmetry"

MPa

≥ 9

24

moment capacity (MOE)

"Sanctuary"

MPa

≥ 9

18.42

moment capacity (MOE)

"Protect Advantage"

MPa

≥ 9

18.19

Strength and stiffness

creep, recovery and load duration

%

≤ 25 for creep

30Footnote (3)

creep, recovery and load duration

%

≥ 75 for recovery

80

creep, recovery and load duration

%

No failure

Passed

Strength and stiffness after aging

weathering

impact resistance

%

≥ 75 of non- weathered value

106.7

accelerated aging

MOE - "Horizon Symmetry"

%

≥ 50 of non-aged value

112.6

MOE - "Sanctuary"

%

≥ 50 of non-aged value

94.8

MOE - "Protect Advantage"

%

≥ 50 of non-aged value

97.2

accelerated aging

MOR - "Horizon Symmetry"

%

≥ 50 of non-aged value

101.9

MOR - "Sanctuary"

%

≥ 50 of non-aged value

102.0

MOR - "Protect Advantage"

%

≥ 50 of non-aged value

103.7

fastener holding capacity

nail withdrawal strength

N

≥ 600

2 828

Strength and stiffness after aging

fastener holding capacity

lateral nail strength

N

≥ 720

3 833

flame-spread for "Protect Advantage"

flame-spread rating "Horizon Symmetry"

≤ 200

70

Strength and stiffness after aging

flame-spread for "Protect Advantage"

flame-spread rating "Sanctuary & Protect Advantage"

≤ 200

85

flame-spread for "Protect Advantage"

smoke developed capped

Report

390

Results of Testing of Performance Under Both Concentrated Static Loads and Impact Loads

Property

Requirement

ResultFootnote (1)

Concentrated static load

decking at 50°C

minimum ultimate load (kN)

≥ 2.45

4.89

decking at 20°C

minimum ultimate load (kN)

≥ 2.45

5.56

decking at −35°C

minimum ultimate load (kN)

≥ 2.45

9.05

decking at 50°C

maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)

≤ 2.0

2.54

decking at 20°C

maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)

≤ 2.0

1.74

decking at −35°C

maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)

≤ 2.0

1.74

Following impact load of 102 N·m

decking at 50°C

minimum ultimate load (kN)

≥ 1.78

≥ 1.78

maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)

≤ 2.0

4.02Footnote (2)

Results of Testing of Durability of the Product

Property

Requirement

Result

SPF Lumber

"Horizon"

Bending stiffness

Mean percentage loss in bending modulus of elasticity (MOE) after ultraviolet (UV) exposure and accelerated aging must be less than or equal to spruce lumber

–40%

+1%

Bending strength

Mean percentage loss in bending stress (MOR) after UV exposure and accelerated aging must be less than or equal to spruce lumber

–24%

+3%

Results of Testing of Decay and Termite Resistance of the Product

Property

Requirement

Result

Decay resistance

% loss in weight

Mean percentage loss in weight and compressive strength after exposure to decay-causing fungi must be equal to or better than preservative-treated wood conforming to CAN/CSA-O80.1-M97, "Preservative Treatment of All Timber Products by Pressure Processes"

Passed

Decay resistance

compressive strength

Termite resistance

Rating must be equal to or better than preservative-treated wood conforming to CAN/CSA-O80.1

Passed

Results of Testing of Performance Under Concentrated Static Load – Stair Tread

Property

Requirement

ResultFootnote (1)

Minimum Ultimate Load (kN)

Maximum Deflection Under 1 kN (mm)

Applied Ultimate Load (kN)

Deflection Under 1 kN (mm)

Concentrated load:

stair tread

5Footnote (2)

0.75

8.90

1.55Footnote (4)

stair tread nosing

5Footnote (3)

0.75

7.04

1.55Footnote (4)

Results of Testing of Additional Performance Data

Property

Unit

Reference Value

Result

Coefficient of linear expansion (thermal)

longitudinal

cm/cm/°C

≤ 2 × 10−5

3.01 × 10−5Footnote (1)

Coefficient of linear expansion (thermal)

cross-sectional

cm/cm/°C

≤ 2 × 10−5

6.5 × 10−5Footnote (1)

Impact resistance (Izod impact, notched)

J/m

≥ 53.4

32.7Footnote (2)

Hardness (11.28-mm-diameter ball)

kN

≥ 1.8

8.0

Slip resistance (average slip index) "Sanctuary, Protect Advantage"

dry condition

≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"

0.37Footnote (3)

wet condition

≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"

0.36Footnote (3)

Slip resistance (average slip index) "Horizon Symmetry"

dry condition

≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"

0.38Footnote (3)

Wet condition

≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"

0.33Footnote (3)