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1763 Walnut Lane - ES ReportE REPORT' ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. www.icc - es.org DIVISION: 07— THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Section: 07210 — Building Insulation REPORT HOLDER: PACTIV BUILDING PRODUCTS 2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 175 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328 (800) 241-4402 www.ureen- quard.com EVALUATION SUBJEC GREENGUARD FANFOLD AND INSULATIVE FOA 1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE Compliance with the following codes: • 2003 International Building Code (IBC) • 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) • BOCA National Building Code /1999 (BNBC) • 1999 Standard Building Code (SBC) • 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) Properties evaluated: • Surface- burning characteristics • Thermal resistance (R- value) • Attic and crawl space installation • Water- resistive barrier 2.0 USES The GreenGuard products recognized in this report, described in Table 1, are nonstructural foam plastic insulative boards used in interior applications, exterior walls and as components of nonclassified (nonrated) roof covering systems. Additionally, the products are used as alternatives to the water- resistive barrier requirements of IBC Sections 1404.2 and 2510.6, IRC Section R703, BNBC Section 1404.3, SBC Section 2303.3 and UBC Sections 1402.1 and 2506.4 when installed on exterior walls as described in Section 4.3 of this report. 3.0 DESCRIPTION 3.1 General: The GreenGuard insulations consist of an extruded polystyrene foam plastic core and are available in semirigid boards or "fanfolded" bundles. They range from 1 / 4 to 3 / 4 inch thick (6.4 to 19.1 mm) and are produced with or without ESR -2136 Issued August 1, 2006 This report is subject to re- examination in one year. Business/Regional Office • 5360 Workman NI Road, Whither', California 90601 • (562) 699-0543 Regional Office • 900 Montclair Road, Suite A, Birmingham, Alabama 35213 • (205) 599 -9800 Regional Office • 4051 West Flossrnoor Road, Country aub Hills, Illinois 60478 • (708) 799 -2305 various combinations of facers. Table 1 contains detailed product descriptions for the various GreenGuard products recognized in this report. 3.2 Joint - sealing Tapes: 3.2.1 General: Joint - sealing tapes are used in conjunction with the insulation boards to seat joints between edges of the boards, when installation is as an alternative water - resistive barrier. The installation of the tape is described in Section 4.4. 3.2.2 GreenGuard Flashing Tape: The tape is a polyester - faced self - adhering flashing tape with a butyl adhesive. The N ape is nominally 0.020 inch thick (0.51 mm) and is produced minimum 2- inch -wide (51 mm) roils. F 3.2.3 GreenGuard SuperStretch'M Tape: The tape is an EPDM rubber -faced, self - adhering flashing tape with a butyl adhesive. The tape is nominally 0.052 inch thick (1.32 mm) and is produced in minimum 7- inch -wide (178 mm) rolls. 3.2.4 GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap Custom Tape: The tape is a polypropylene -faced self - adhering flashing tape with an acrylic adhesive. The tape is nominally 0.002 inch thick (0.051 mm) and is produced in 2 - inch -wide (64 mm) rolls. 3.2.5 GreenGuard Housewrap: A polyolefin water - resistive barrier, as described in ICC -ES report NER -689. 3.2.6 Surface- burning Characteristics: The extruded polystyrene core of the GreenGuard products described in Table 1 has a flame - spread index of less than 25 and a smoke - developed index of less than 450 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 (UBC Standard 8 -1) at a maximum thickness of 3 / 4 inch. 3.2.7 Thermal Resistance (R- value): Table 1 lists the R- values reported for each product. 4.0 INSTALLATION 4.1 General: The GreenGuard products recognized in this report shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's published installation instructions and this report. When used on exterior wall applications where the exterior and interior wall coverings are fastened through the insulation boards to structural supports, the maximum insulation board thickness is 3 / 4 inch (19.1 mm). 4.2 Thermal Barrier: The GreenGuard products are not installed exposed to the building interior except as noted in Section 4.3. The products are to be fully protected from the interior of the building by an approved 15- minute thermal barrier in accordance with the applicable code. In cold storage room applications, both the interior surface and the room side surface of walls and ceilings are to be REPORTS"' are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, Inc., express or implied, as to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report. MilkssaidIngss 1101141 Copyright © 2006 Page 1 of 4 Page 2 of 4 ESR -2136 covered with a thermal barrier complying with the applicable code. The length of the fasteners for the thermal barrier are to be increased to accommodate the thickness of the insulation board. 4.3 Attics and Crawl Spaces: The GreenGuard products, whether installed as an alternate water - resistive barrier or with a separate code- complying water - resistive barrier on the exterior face of the wall, may be installed in attics and crawl spaces with no covering applied to the interior side of the foam plastic, provided all of the following conditions are met: a. Entry to the attic or crawl space is only to service utilities, and heat - producing appliances are not permitted. b. There are no interconnected attic or basement areas. c. Air in the attic or crawl space is not circulated to other parts of the budding. d. The total thickness of GreenGuard does not exceed 3 /4 inch (19.1 mm). e. Ventilation of the attic or crawl space is provided in accordance with the applicable code. f. In crawl spaces, a vapor barrier is installed on the under -floor ground surface area of the crawl space. 4.4 Water- resistive Barrier (New Construction Application): 4.4.1 General: The GreenGuard products described in this report may be used as alternatives to the water- resistive barrier for exterior walls prescribed in the applicable code, when installed in accordance with one of the methods described in Section 4.4.2, 4.4.3 or 4.4.4. Windows are installed in accordance with the window manufacturer's installation instructions. Prior to installation of the exterior cladding, the insulation is inspected and any damaged insulation repaired using GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing /Housewrap Custom Tape. During the installation of a window, GreenGuard Flashing or GreenGuard SuperStretch with a minimum width of 4 inches (102 mm) is installed in water- shedding fashion (shingle fashion) in accordance with the Pactiv GreenGuard Flashing Installation Guide. 4.4.2 GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra and GreenGuard ® : The insulation board is aligned with the bottom edge of the wall, with the length dimension running vertically. The vertical joints are to occur over framing members or are to be backed. Horizontal seams or joints may be unbacked. The framing members are to be spaced a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on center. The insulation is attached using 1 (38 mm) ring shank nails with 1- inch - diameter (25.4 mm) plastic caps, spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center around the perimeter and at all vertical framing members. At pipe or other small penetrations, gaps are sealed using a silicone sealant complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, or an expanding spray foam sealant complying with AAMA 812. All horizontal and vertical insulation board seams are sealed with GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing /Housewrap Custom Tape. 4.4.3 GreenGuard Fanfold Siding Underlayments Installed Using Flanged Windows: Several feet of the GreenGuard Fanfold bundle are unfolded and aligned with the bottom edge of the wall sheathing, with the length dimension running horizontally. The GreenGuard fanfold is attached using common roofing nails spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center around the perimeter and at all vertical framing members. At pipe or other small penetrations, gaps are sealed using a silicone sealant or an expanding spray foam sealant. All horizontal and vertical insulation board seams are sealed using GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing /Housewrap Custom Tape or GreenGuard Flashing Tape, or by using strips of 16- inch -wide (406 mm) GreenGuard Housewrap and GreenGuard Flashing Tape to create a z- furring joint treatment in accordance with the manufacturer's published installation instructions. 4.4.4 GreenGuard Fanfold Siding Underlayments Installed Using Nonflanged Windows: Several feet of the GreenGuard Fanfold bundle are unfolded and aligned with the bottom edge of the wall sheathing, with the length dimension running horizontally. The GreenGuard fanfold is attached using common roofing nails spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center around the perimeter and at all vertical framing members. Framing members are to be spaced a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on center. At pipe or other small penetrations, gaps are sealed using a silicone sealant complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, or an expanding spray foam sealant complying with AAMA 812. All horizontal and vertical insulation board seams are sealed using GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing / Housewrap Custom Tape or GreenGuard Flashing Tape, or by using strips of 16- inch -wide (406 mm) GreenGuard Housewrap and GreenGuard Flashing Tape to create a z- furring joint treatment. Aluminum brickmold caps are formed for windows. Sill, jamb and head sections are formed with a minimum 2- inch -wide (51 mm) flange. All brickmold sections are installed in water - shedding fashion (shingle- fashion) and all joints are sealed with silicone sealant complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25. GreenGuard Flashing or GreenGuard SuperStretch is installed with a minimum 4 -inch (102 mm) width in water - shedding fashion (shingle fashion) so that it overlaps the brickmold sections. Windows are installed in accordance with the window manufacturer's installation instructions. Prior to installation of the exterior cladding, the insulation is inspected and any damaged insulation is repaired using GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing /Housewrap Custom Tape. 5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE The Pactiv GreenGuard insulation products described in this report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following conditions: 5.1 GreenGuard products shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's published installation instructions, subject to the conditions of this report and the applicable code. In the event of a conflict, this report governs. 5.2 The insulation boards, when installed on the exterior face of exterior walls, shall be covered with an approved exterior wall cladding that is structurally adequate to resist the prescribed wind pressures set forth in the applicable code. Where the boards are not installed as an alternative water- resistive barrier as described in Section 4.4 of this report, the boards shall be covered by a water- resistive barrier complying with the requirements of the applicable code. 5.3 Use of the insulation boards to structurally resist transverse, racking -shear or vertical loadings is outside the scope of this report. The walls must be braced in accordance with the requirements of the applicable code. 5.4 The insulation boards shall not be used as a nailing base for exterior siding materials. All nailing shall be made into the wall framing as required by the siding manufacturer's instructions or the applicable code. 5.5 In areas where the probability of termite infestation is "very heavy" and the insulation boards are installed on PRODUCT NAME THICKNESS (in.) DENSITY (pcf) R -VALUE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GreenGuard NP14 1 /4 3.3 1.0 Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard P14 1 / 4 3.3 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard XP14 1 / 4 3.3 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides and a "cut & fold" hinge design, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PLYFOLD Y250 1 /4 3.3 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard FP14 1 /4 3.7 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side, available in 4- by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard XFP14 / 3.7 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard BACKER -PRO 1 / 4 4.7 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam that is contoured to fit the profile of vinyl siding available in 4 -by -24 -foot (1.2 by 7.3 m) bundles GreenGuard P64 /4 3.7 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both sides, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PLYGOOD PG28 1 / 4 3.7 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both sides, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) sheets GreenGuard PLYGOOD PGF28 1 / 4 4.2 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both sides with an additional nonperforated metallized facer on one side, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) sheets GreenGuard CB4 1 /4 3.7 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on the nonprinted side, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PLYGOOD NPG3075, NPG308 /1 2.6 1.0 Multilayered, nonperforated extruded polystyrene foam, available in 4 -by -7 foot (1.2 by 2.3 m) (NPG3075) and 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) (NPG308) sheets GreenGuard PLYGOOD PG3075, PG308 6 / 3.6 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both sides, available in 4-by-7 (1.2 by 2.3 m) (PG3075) and 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) (PG308) sheets GreenGuard PGWZ WZPG3075, WZPG308 5/16 3.6 1.0 Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side, available in 4 -by -7 / (1.2 by 2.3 m) (WZPG3075) and 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) (WZPG308) sheets GreenGuard NP38 3 /6 2.6 1.5 Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard NPG38 3/6 2.6 1.5 Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam, available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles Page 3 of 4 buildings containing wood frame construction, the installation shall meet the requirements of IRC Section R320.4 or SBC Section 2603.3, as applicable. 5.6 The insulation boards shall be separated from the interior of the building by an approved thermal barrier of 1 / thick (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or equivalent 15- minute thermal barrier in accordance with the applicable code, except when installed in attics and crawl spaces in accordance with Section 4.3 of this report. 5.7 The use of insulation boards in roof covering systems is limited to use where nonclassified (non- rated) roof covering systems are permitted by the applicable code and where the insulation is separated from the interior of the building by an approved 15- minute thermal barrier. 5.8 The GreenGuard insulation boards are manufactured at the Pactiv plants located in Winchester, Virginia, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Yakima, Washington, under a quality control program with inspections provided by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (AA -668). TABLE 1 PRODUCT TYPES ESR -2136 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED 6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC -ES Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation (AC12), dated February 2005. 6.2 Data in accordance with the ICC -ES Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Panels Used as Weather- resistive Barriers (AC71), dated February 2003. 6.3 Reports of large -scale fire performance testing for use in attic and crawl space applications. 7.0 IDENTIFICATION Each GreenGuard product or the product packaging shall bear the manufacturer's name and address, the product name, the flame - spread and smoke - developed indices, the R- value, the name of the third -party inspection agency (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) and the evaluation report number (ESR- 2136). Additionally, each joint sheathing tape shall bear the manufacturer's name, the product name and the evaluation report number (ESR- 2136). PRODUCT NAME THICKNESS (in.) DENSITY (per) R -VALUE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GreenGuard P38 3 / 8 3.2 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4- by -50- foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard XP38 3 / 8 3.2 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides, printed with grid lines. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGaurd Y375 3 /8 3.2 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4- by -50- foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard FP38 3 /8 3.4 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard XFP38 3/8 3.4 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side (nonreflective side is printed with grid lines. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PB6 3 / 8 3.6 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4 -by- 50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PB6W 3/8 3.6 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on one side. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PB6 PLUS 3 /8 3.6 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides with an additional clear, nonperforated facer on both sides. Product has a "cut & fold" hinge design, and is available in 4 -by -50 -foot (1.2 by 15.2 m) bundles GreenGuard PLYGOOD PG38, PG39 3 /8 3.6 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) (PG38) and 4 -by -9 -foot (1.2 by 2.7 m) (PG39) sheets GreenGuard PLYGOOD PGF38 3 / 8 3.5 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on both sides with an additional nonperforated, metallized facer on one side, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) sheets GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra PGU38, PGU39 3 /8 3.6 1.5 Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side, available in 4-by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) (PGU38) and 4- by- 9-foot (1.2 by 2.7 m) (PGU39) sheets GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra PGU48, PGU49 7 /16 3.2 1.8 Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) (PGU48) and 4 -by -9 -foot (1.2 by 2.7 m) (PGU49) sheets GreenGuard CM 1 / 2 - 3 / 4 2.0 3.0 - 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board, available in 2 -by -8 -foot (0.6 by 2.4 m), 4- by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) and 4 -by -9 -foot (1.2 by 2.7 m) sheets GreenGuard SL / -3 /4 2.0 3.0 - 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with shiplap edges, available in 2 -by -8- foot (0.6 by 2.4 m) and 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) sheets GreenGuard CMX 1 / 2 - 3 / 4 2.0 3.0 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with a clear plastic facer on both sides, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) and 4- by- 9-foot (1.2 by 2.7 m) sheets GreenGuard SLX 1 / 2 - 3 / 4 2.0 3.0 - 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with a clear plastic facer on both sides, and shiplap edges, available in 4 -by -8 -foot (1.2 by 2.4 m) and 4- by- 9-foot (1.2 by 2.7 m) sheets • Page 4 of 4 TABLE 1- PRODUCT TYPES (Continued) For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pcf = 16.0 kg /m R- value: h •ft • °F /Btu = (m •K)/W. 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