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Results of Testing the Physical Properties of the Product
Property

Unit

Requirement

ResultFootnote (1) , Footnote (2)

Dimensional change

coefficient of linear expansion (thermal) longitudinal

cm/cm/°C

< 2 × 10-5

3.7 × 10-5Footnote (3)

coefficient of linear expansion (swelling): oven-dry to vacuum-pressure soak

%

< 0.5 by 80% of specimens

-0.1

Strength and stiffness

modulus of elasticity (MOE) span-to-depth ratio within 18 to 21

MPa

> 750

2 713

modulus of rupture (MOR) span-to-depth ratio within 18 to 21

MPa

> 9

32

Impact resistance (Izod impact, notched)

J/m

> 53.4

27Footnote (4)

Hardness (11.28-mm-diam ball)

kN

> 1.8

3.7

Creep, recovery and load duration

%

< 25 for creep

37Footnote (5)

Creep, recovery and load duration

%

> 75 for recovery

72Footnote (6)

Creep, recovery and load duration

%

No failure

Pass

Strength and stiffness after aging

weathering: impact resistance

%

> 75 of non- weathered value

93

accelerated aging - MOE

%

> 50 of non-aged value

92

accelerated aging - MOR

%

> 50 of non-aged value

89

Fastener holding capacity

metal clip fastener withdrawal strength

N

> 600

1 096

plastic T-clip fastener withdrawal strength

N

> 600

1 456

lateral metal clip (direction 1)

N

> 720

677Footnote (6)  

lateral metal clip (direction 2)

N

> 720

1 660

lateral plastic T clip

N

> 720

2 178

Flame-spread rating

≤ 200

65

Smoke development

-

Report

375

Results of Testing the Durability, Decay, Termite and Slip Resistance Properties of the Product

Property

Requirement

Result

Durability - MOE

Mean percentage losses in MOE and MOR after UV exposure and accelerated aging must be less than or equal to spruce lumber.

Pass

Durability - MOR

Decay resistance - % loss in weight

Mean percentage losses in weight and compressive strength after exposure to decay-causing fungi must be equal to or better than spruce heartwoodFootnote (1) .

Pass

Decay resistance - compressive strength

Termite resistance

Rating must be equal to or better than preservative-treated wood conforming to CSA 80.1-M97.

Pass

Results of Testing the Durability, Decay, Termite and Slip Resistance Properties of the Product

Property

Requirement

Result Parallel to Planks

Result Perpendicular to Planks

Slip resistance dry condition

longitudinal planks

> 0.5

0.2Footnote (2)

0.2Footnote (2)

Slip resistance wet condition

longitudinal planks

> 0.5

0.4Footnote (2)

0.5

Results of Testing the Performance of the Product under Concentrated Static Loads and Impact Loads

Property

Requirement

ResultFootnote (1)

Minimum Ultimate Load (kN)

Maximum Deflection Under 0.89 kN Load (mm)

Ultimate Load (kN)

Deflection under 0.89 kN Load (mm)

Concentrated static load

decking at 50°C

2.45

2.4

3.71

3.7Footnote (2)

decking at 20°C

2.45

2.4

4.58

3.3Footnote (2)

decking at –35°C

2.45

2.4

6.65

1.9

Impact load of 102 N·m

decking at 50°C

1.78

2.0

3.71

2.13Footnote (2)

Results of Testing the Performance of Stair Treads under a Concentrated Static Load

Property

Requirement

ResultFootnote (1)

Minimum Ultimate Load (kN)

Maximum Deflection Under 1 kN (mm)

Applied Ultimate Load (kN)

Deflection under 1 kN (mm)

Concentrated static load stair tread

5Footnote (2)

0.75

14.3

1.52Footnote (3)