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Results of Testing the Physical Properties of the Product
Property		Unit	Requirement	Result^{Footnote (1)} ^, ^{Footnote (2)}
Dimensional change	coefficient of linear expansion (thermal) longitudinal	cm/cm/°C	< 2 × 10^-5	3.7 × 10^-5^{Footnote (3)}
Dimensional change	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
Strength and stiffness	modulus of rupture (MOR) span-to-depth ratio within 18 to 21	MPa	> 9	32
Impact resistance (Izod impact, notched)		J/m	> 53.4	27^{Footnote (4)}
Hardness (11.28-mm-diam ball)		kN	> 1.8	3.7
Creep, recovery and load duration		%	< 25 for creep	37^{Footnote (5)}
Creep, recovery and load duration		%	> 75 for recovery	72^{Footnote (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	677^{Footnote (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

Notes:

Footnote 1

Average test results of six specimens, except for the "Creep, recovery and load duration" results, which are from three specimens.

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Footnote 2

Test results were obtained to classify the products and are not intended to be used as engineering design properties.

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Footnote 3

Performance result allowed based on the manufacturer's gapping installation instructions.

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Footnote 4

Performance result allowed based on the full-scale structural impact test results.

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Footnote 5

Performance result based on testing at 400 mm o.c. support span width. As a result of failure to meet the requirement, the allowable support span was reduced to 300 mm o.c..

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Footnote 6

Performance result allowed based on the full-scale structural test results and fastening detail test results.

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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		Pass
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 heartwood^{Footnote (1)} .	Pass
Decay resistance - compressive strength		Pass
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	0.2^{Footnote (2)}	0.2^{Footnote (2)}
Slip resistance wet condition	longitudinal planks	> 0.5	0.4^{Footnote (2)}	0.5

Results of Testing the Performance of the Product under Concentrated Static Loads and Impact Loads
Property		Requirement		Result^{Footnote (1)}
Property		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	3.7^{Footnote (2)}
	decking at 20°C	2.45	2.4	4.58	3.3^{Footnote (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	2.13^{Footnote (2)}

Results of Testing the Performance of Stair Treads under a Concentrated Static Load
Property	Requirement		Result^{Footnote (1)}
Property	Minimum Ultimate Load (kN)	Maximum Deflection Under 1 kN (mm)	Applied Ultimate Load (kN)	Deflection under 1 kN (mm)
Concentrated static load stair tread	5^{Footnote (2)}	0.75	14.3	1.52^{Footnote (3)}

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