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Results of Testing the Masonry Brick Properties
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Dimensions overall, variations	mm	If dimensions are different than those specified in CSA A165-94, report all dimensions of the stone/brick unit. Check standard for permissible variations.	Report results
Compressive strength^{Footnote (1)}	MPa	≥ 25	Pass
Maximum saturation coefficient	−	Average 0.78	Pass
Maximum saturation coefficient	−	Individual 0.80	Pass
Oven dry mass density	kg/m³	Over 2 000	Pass
Water absorption (per unit weight)	%	Maximum 8	Pass
Linear shrinkage	%	≤ 0.45	Pass
Moisture content	%	≤ 45% of total absorption	Pass

Results of Testing the Wall Component Properties
Property	Requirement	Result
Polystyrene	Certified to ULC S701	Pass
Mortar and grout^{Footnote (1)}	Complies with CSA A179-94	Pass
Ties^{Footnote (2)}	Complies with Article 9.20.9.5.	Pass

Result of Testing the Structural Stability of the Wall Cladding
Property	Requirement	Result
Structural stability^{Footnote (1)}	Wall to show no damage	Pass

Note:

Footnote 1

In addition to adhering to the specifications listed in Section 8 of ASTM C1201/C1201M-15, "Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference," each test specimen must incorporate one vertical and one horizontal joint in the polystyrene backing. One specimen must be tested within 30-60 days of being constructed and maintained under controlled laboratory conditions. At least one other specimen must be tested that has been aged outdoors or under simulated outdoor conditions for a period of at least one year and then conditioned under a normal laboratory environment for an additional 30 days. (Note: This aged specimen test is intended to determine whether the masonry units could become loose, and as a result, pop out under suction due to shrinkage of the mortar or other effects that may bring about these conditions. The specimen is to be placed in an exposed location and subjected to the local climate elements, preferably in the prevailing wind-driven rain direction.

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Result of Testing the Wall Resistance Properties
Property	Requirement	Result
Water penetration and drainage	No water penetration	Pass

Result of Testing the Wall Cladding Resistance to Wind Loading
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Exterior cladding	kPa	Table C-2, Hourly Wind Pressure, of Appendix C of Division B of the NBC 2015 (wind load effects)	2.1 kPa

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