Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0149

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Subject to Renewal: 02/18/2011
Issued: 02/18/2010
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Wolfpac Technologies, Inc.
400 Steel Street
Alquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-1171
www.versatex.com

1.0 Subject

VERSATEX Trim Boards (Smooth & Timber Ridge)
VERSATEX Sheets
VERSATEX Bead Boards
VERSATEX Corner Boards
VERSATEX Stealth Trim

2.0 Research Scope

2.1 Building Codes: 2009 International Building Code (IBC)
2009 International Residential Code (IRC)

2.2 Building Codes: Durability Surface Burning Termite Resistance Corrosion Resistance Weather Resistance Structural-negative-transverse wind loads on soffits.

3.0 Description

3.1 General – VERSATEX trim boards, sheets, bead board, corner boards and Stealth trim are rigid cellular PVC solid cross sections intended for use as corner boards, window/door surrounds, soffits, fascias, frieze boards, non-load bearing rake boards, door and window trim, skirt boards, door pilasters, column/post wraps and architectural millwork.

3.2 Materials and Processes - VERSATEX trim boards and sheets are manufactured with expanded poly-vinyl-chloride (cellular PVC) using an extrusion process. Finished products exhibit a small cell micro structure and are produced with a minimum density of 0.55 g/cm

3.3.3 Profiles – VERSATEX products are supplied in the following profiles;

3.3.1. VERSATEX trim boards are supplied with either a smooth surface or reversible textured ‘Timber Ridge’ finish. They are available in nominal widths of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 inches, nominal thicknesses of 5/8, 1, 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 inches and lengths of 18 feet and 20 feet.

3.3.2. VERSATEX sheets are supplied in four foot widths and with lengths up to twenty feet in thicknesses of 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1 and 1-1/4 inches.

3.3.3. VERSATEX bead boards are supplied in widths of 3-1/2 and 5-1/2 inches and are 1/2 inch thick in 18 foot lengths.

3.3.4. VERSATEX corner boards are supplied in nominal 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 inches thickness and nominal 4, 6, 8 and 10 inches outside corner sizes and in 10 feet, 12 feet, 20 feet, and 22 feet lengths.

4.0 Performance Characteristics

4.1 Materials used have a flame spread index of 20 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.

4.2 Materials used are deemed equivalent to preservative treated or naturally durable wood for resistance to weathering effects and attack from termites.

4.3 Materials used are not affected by corrosion due to contact with ACQ-D preservative-treated wood.

4.4 Soffit assemblies consisting of 1 inch x 12 inch boards installed on framing spaced 16 inches on center have a maximum allowable design load of 40 psf for negative (suction) wind pressure when attached to SPF (G=0.42) wood framing or 55 psf when attached to SYP (G=0.55) wood framing. Installation consists of (2) 8d finish nails (2.5 inch long) installed in each wood framing member spaced 16 inches on center.

5.0 Installation

Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and this report. Where differences occur between this report and the manufacturer’s installation instructions, this report shall govern.

5.1 Fasteners shall be stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized designed for wood trim and siding. Fasteners shall have blunt points and full round heads. The fastener must be long enough to penetrate the wood substrate a minimum of 1.5 inches.

5.2 Except as noted in 4.4 of this report, the trim boards and sheets shall be installed over solid backing material, including approved exterior sheathing or exterior wall coverings. VERSATEX fascia must be installed over an approved structural sub fascia.

6.0 Supporting Evidence

6.1 Manufacturer’s drawings and installation instructions.

6.2 Reports of testing demonstrating compliance with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Rigid Cellular PVC Nonload-Bearing Exterior Trim, AC27 effective January 1, 2005.

6.3 Quality control manual in accordance with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation, AC10, effective March 1, 2009.

7.0 Conditions of Use

The VERSATEX trim applications identified in this report are deemed to comply with the intent of the provisions of the referenced building codes subject to the following conditions.

7.1 VERSATEX trim boards and sheets are limited to nonload-bearing exterior use on Type V-B (5B) construction.

7.2 Compatibility of the supporting construction materials with all fasteners, components, and other hardware components is subject to approval by the code official.

7.3 Only those types of fasteners and fastening methods described in this report have been evaluated for the installation of the VERSATEX trim boards and sheets; other methods of attachment are outside the scope of this report.

7.4 All products are manufactured in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania by Wolfpac Technologies, Inc., in accordance with the manufacturer’s approved quality control system with inspections by Architectural Testing, Inc (AA-676).

8.0 Identification

VERSATEX trim boards that are produced in accordance with this report shall be identified with labeling on the individual skids that includes the following information:

8.1 Name and/or trademark of the manufacturer and the manufacturers address.

8.2 The mark of the independent inspection agency, Architectural Testing, Inc. (AA-676)

8.3 The Architectural Testing, Inc. Code Compliance Research Report Number (CCRR-0149)

9.0 Code Compliance Research Report Use

9.1 Approval of building products and/or materials can only be granted by a building official having legal authority in the specific jurisdiction where approval is sought.

9.2 Code Compliance Research Reports shall not be used in any manner that implies an endorsement of the product or manufacturer by Architectural Testing, Inc.

9.3 Reference to the Architectural Testing internet web site address at www.archtest.com is recommended to as certain the current version and status of this report.