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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProduct Approval- Protective Sheathing \10me oog t oir Fff Je ,4 t ugh and ,D ' r ble Isn't one of your biggest investments worth protecting? Protecting your investment is easy when you use Thermo-ply@ Protective Sheathing on your proj- ect. Thermo-ply is manufactured to withstand the - ' y { most rigorous of job site conditions. Its core is T�er�o-Ply. rep� � constructed of 4 crass 4 � I ' laminated plies that re l"r�� ` �-' -- " ` a Irafti sist puncture,breakage ' ah &' ,q and Buns, and vandalism. Be- . , �� cause wall sheathingiv w�gw���� ,� w� gets shipped out with �, 1, __k w, , , x � f the framing package, it's dumped at the job 91t Q site with lumber and must withstand a great deal of abuse and rough handling, Thermo-ply outperforms Foam and Fiberboard Sheathings in Damage Resistance s Foam and fiberboard sheathings can dam- age easily, reducing See for the performance of the wall envelope and increasing costs for yourself replacement and , and repair. Thermo-ply's inherent strength stands up to on-site i �b, compare d abuses, saving labor and material costs. G= Thermo-ply resists Puncture and Breakage SW 'y g- ,, d Shu, _. Make your investment last a lifetime Thermo-ply® is made to be strong. Thermo- - -- ply's directionalized fiber and cross laminated _ 4 ply construction provides excellent dimen- sional stability and NO.BULLI IT 'S strength. Our red and THE fLy blue structural grades '"$ M provide racking resis- ,a■ rx l �RA,YYY.irim If ti s tance and may be used as an alterna- tive corner bracing a method. In addition, �. ._. Fy Thermo-ply can be - � used as a draft stop,* .r a and also as part of a 1 hour fire rated wall assembly.* Choose the Grade to Fit Your Needs - Thermo-ply is available I ' in 3 differentJ rades <► °`"°"' ■ Green - Lightweight non- , "'` structural grade, .078" thickness ■ Red - Structural grade for 16" "era, o.c.stud spacing, .113"thick- ness ■ Blue - Structural grade for 16"o.c.stud spacing, .137" thickness 'Refer to Individual Evaluation reports(ICC-ES,BOCA,ICBG,SBCCI)for code compliance. Individual jurisdictions and municipalities may vary. Check with your local building officials for approval and acceptance. J� W 61 ��� r -_,,,.- �. �. _..+�, -.,,, nt zsp i. Protection against Water Intrusion As part of our HomebreliaTm Advanced Moisture Management System, Thermo-ply® Exterior Wall Sheathing is a vital component as it protects the wall envelope and L 'G ., reserves the integrity of what's inside, Le-cavity ; p g 'ty insulation, 1, studs, drywall,etc. sh. Because of Thermo-ply's '/8"thickness,a tight seal is formed to . the framing members,producing excellent protection against water intrusion. , Foam and fiberboard sheathings tend to be spongy because of their composition. This makes it difficult to fasten < < the edges tightly to the wall frame, thus creating gaps and cracks for water to potentially enter. x.E Outperforming the Competition Covalence;conductec[ an in- Thermo OSB: house study which showed that . thermo-ply.significantly outper-. Ply 28% formed-OSB"sheathing in water resistance. N.24 hour soak-test - = revealed OSB„gained "almosto X12 /o 30%o in moisture and swelled. in :.Aller >: Before' . thickness by.30% while Thermo- ply consistently gained less than, . Water Absorption 126/6OSBSwelling ; Water and Weather Resistant Plies Thermo-ply's core is composed of high quality, long fibered, specially treated water and weather resistant plies. These plies are pressure laminated with a special water resistant adhesive. Thermo- ' ply's moisture content is measured and controlled constantly during the manufacturing process by a computerized system to ensure the highest quality. rY The Importance of Controlling Air Infiltration THERMAL PERFORMANCE Air infiltration can account for over 50%of the 'Calculations show that heating and cooling energy loss through the , a just a 1176"gap around walls of a home. Thermo-ply@ provides supe- the perimeter of an av- erage home can waste rior protection against air infiltration because ! 5 times more energy when fastened to the framing and studs, its i than can be saved by inherent thickness provides the tightest seal oftwo inches of additional any sheathing material on the market. Cracks � � .-. '��.." insulation to the walls of a normal) and gaps are minimized for air to infiltrate, �> y insulated in improved energy home. resulting p gy efficiency and lower utility bills. EFFECTIVE R-VALUE IS WHAT COUNTS Insulative foam sheathings promote their initial high R-value. How much of that R-value is actually retained after it has been installed? Several factors can significantly impact its true performance. • Foam sheathings age over time and can lose their original R-value. It's important to refer to aged R-value data in manufacturer's literature. , t 5 • Foam sheathings are fragile and can easily be damaged'at � .A the job site by high winds and handling, creating holes and broken corners for air to penetrate if gone unrepaired. • Foam sheathings are"spongy like"and are difficult to fasten tightly to the wall frame creating gaps for costly air infiltration to penetrate the wall cavity. `� . • Foam sheathings are non-structural which creates the need for structural bracings. Consequently,when plywood or OSB _w is used at the corners of the home,the exterior wall cannot "truly"claim the entire added R-value it gets from the foam sheathing when it is only used in the intermediate areas. Plywood and OSB have an R-value of less than 1. • Fasteners (nails or staples) used to attach foam sheathing to the stud wall creates an effect called "thermal bridging"which can also reduce the sheathing's original R-value by up to 20%1' Higher R-values and insulation belong in ' the wall cavity between the studs" ...PROTECT IT WITH THERMO-PLY WALL SHEATHING ("Energy Focus"article,September 1993-Toledo Homebuilding Magazine) 'Dow Styrofoam is a registered trademark of Dow Chemical Inc. ' P 91-,-_-,�, f ■ [ �F ro, Thermo-p1yO outperforms other sheathing products which claim to deliver extra R-volues: "Performance in the Real _'# World J' • r 1.1 A VS. ;a ., xX, A Controlled Laboratory W d One of the most important factors to consider is the • lysis sheathing's ability to do its basic job of controlling heat StaticCalculated or tive"R"When Percentage of Sheathing exposed Retained loss or gain caused by air lated 10 mph Wind tive - moving or infiltrating through the walls into the insulation. Thermo-ply •'• Thermo-ply retains a much Dow Foam • •- ! larger percentage of the wall system's R-value than -Faced Urethane Foam .. • , other sheathing products, ; . :•. which can lose over 50% of - the R-value in only a 10 mph Fiberboard breeze. ' 1"Affordable Manufactured Housing Through Energy Conservation;U.S.Depart.of Energy(DOE),July 1984. 2 R-values of wall sections Include aluminum siding,sheathing gypsum,airspace,air films,and an assumed R-13 kraft-faced batt Insulation. Note., R-value means resistance to heat Bow.The higher the R-value the greater the Insulating power. The percentages show the retained,effective R- The total static R-value for a Thermo-ply sheath- value for wall sections built with all components ing system is a combination of the R-value of being the same EXCEPT the sheathing. This sum- Thermo-ply itself and that of the reflective airspace mary on effective R-values is based on air infil- between the sheathing and the siding. The chart tration tests run by an independent laboratory on page 7 shows the total R-value resulting from with industry accepted methods (ASTM E-283), both of these factors for various airspace sizes,us- and further supported by the 1984 Department ing typical siding components. of Energy report,* The' rmo6wply" Ond 0.68 Inside Air Film 0.45 1/2"Gypsum 0.00 Kraft(Asphalt Coated) or Polyethylene Vapor Barrier 13.00 R-13 Fiberglass Insulation 0.20 Thermo-ply® - 3.50 3/4"Reflective Airspace 0.41 Brick Veneer 0.17 Outside Air Film is- 18.41 TOTAL R-VALUE ;' T 0.0543 TOTAL LI-VALUE 0.68 Inside Air Film 0.45 1/2"Gypsum 0.00 Kraft(Asphalt Coated) or Polyethylene Vapor Barrier 13.00 R-13 Fiberglass Insulation , 0.20 Thermo-ply with Poly Facing 0.67 Vinyl Siding 0.17 Outside Air Film 15.17 TOTAL R-VALUE ' / 0.0659 TOTAL U-VALUE 0.68 Inside Air Film 0.45 1/2"Gypsum 0.00 Kraft(Asphalt Coated) or Polyethylene Vapor Barrier 13.00 R-13 Fiberglass Insulation 0.20 Thermo-ply with Foil Facing IT 3.50 3/4"Furring Strip with Reflective Airspace J 0.41 Hard Wood Siding 0.17 Outside Air Film 18.41 TOTAL R-VALUE r 0.0543 TOTAL U-VALUE Average R-value of Average System R-value'for Thermo-ply Type of Siding Used R-value of Thermo-ply Thermo-ply with foil plus one Reflective Foil Airspace Between (See Notes Below) alone or with Poly Facing facing and Airspace Thermo-ply and Siding Lapped Sidings-Aluminum,Vinyl, Hardboard,Wood,etc." 0.2 1.33 1.53 Brick Veneer and Furred-Out Siding 0 2 3.5 3,7 with 3/4"Airspace"•' 'Thermo-ply Reflective Foil System R-values are only for Thermo-ply and the reflective air space between Thermo-ply and siding. Insulation was In complete contact with Inside of Thermo-ply for test. R-values for siding,cavity insulation,gypsum and air film corrections ARE NOT INCLUDED in Thermo-ply System R-values since many combinations are possible,but they can be added to Thermo-ply System R-value to obtain total Wall R-value. All tests were run according to ASTM C-236 at 75°F mean temperature,30°F temperature differential. "These lapped horizontal sidings form a variable reflective foil airspace with one foil surface on the Thermo-ply, This airspace varies between zero and the thickness or depth of the siding. -Brick veneer is Installed with 3/4"airspace. Siding must be spaced out 3/4"with furring strips. The airspace is a reflective foil airspace with one foil surface. tally i d A "GREEN" Building Product Not just the "In" thing to do Recyclability Environmental awareness is affecting the way Thermo-ply is 99%recyclable. Any Thermo-ply job everyone does business, including the construc- site waste or scrap can be collected and sent tion industry. Homeowners,builders and with other recyclable products, saving architects are always looking for prod- landfill space,which is a big concern for 100% 'Reciribled . ucts that are environmentally friendly, builders and communities. Covalence has been using sound Mat6r1a[, environmental policy in the manufac- Therrna-ply-board Non-toxic bonding agents- Covalence turing of Thermo-ply sheathing since Jibers-,-dr® made uses 100% polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a 't6m 96�,­ f 00, the early 60's. That's long before it was bonding agent, PVA is one of the saf- considered the "in" thing to do. Our Cycle,d, mdtbriaL. This his fiber consists est bonding agents available, used practices have saved tree after tree, extensively in the food service industry. forest after forest. of,89�0ost7con­ •s u M'b,r-�`m-a t,6r!dl,-' It is not a hazardous material (per the (cardboard boxes, American Standard for Precaution- Based on standard measurements fromary Labeling of Hazardous Industrial office waste etc.). Chemicals), and has no known dermal the construction industry, the average arid 20%%pre-con'-:' 2,500 square foot house,using thermo-ply s u m e'r','material . effects. Unlike other sheathing ma- sheathing will save 6 trees.In a 50 home such as'_mIIIwaste' terials, Thermo-ply does not contain development thats 300 trees! - a'nd"'1'mdn'dfqctur-' : asphalts,formaldehydes or phenols that ,ing-scrap.,- , can affect chemically sensitive people. Since 1976, Covalence estimates we have saved over 9,400,000 trees through No CFC's - CFC's(chlorofluorocarbons) our use of recycled materials. Unlike other sheathing have been identified as a danger to the ozone materials that use wood in some form or combina- layer surrounding the Earth. Covalence Coated tion we use no wood chips,no old growth forests or Products uses no CFC's in the manufacturing of no fast growing trees. Thermo-ply. Private Label Program Create Name Recognition Awareness with The Private Label Advantage... Advertise Your Company Name & Logo on EVERY Sheet! • Available in virtually any color • Display customized messages WA Y -x4 • Very large imprint area (up to 18"H x 30"W) "' • Small minimum order quantity requirement ■ ur og Minimal upcharge 0 Lqg alp- ■ Quick turnaround ly Thermo-ply Cuts Easily . Thermo-ply is Lightweight A knife, router or Thermo-ply can be handled �€g�ten�helmLo-thel�,d PW saw can be used to .�.: easily by one worker. It only wititcet . cut or trim Thermo- weighs 13 lbs. per sheet. Its sug"cingstropoh. ply. And workers A combined strength and light fZ`r '� can kneel or walk Ar weight allow entire walls to on it without caus- be constructed and lifted ,, � a, ` ing damage. - -- - into place. Thermo-ply is Cost Effective ■ Less work site damage means lower replacement costs. ■ Size versatility means less scrap, less waste and less site clean up. ■ Available up to 12' lengths. ■ Easy installation saves time and labor. Thermo-ply is Available with White Poly Facing Excellent for use behind vinyl siding r when a reflective surface is not re- l quired or desired. J11',' Outstanding curb appeal gives your project a crisp, clean attractive ap- pearance during framing of construc- tion. Multi-Family Use ■ Can be used as a draft stop.* ■ Can be used as part of a 1 hour fire rated wall _- assembly.* . ■ Red and blue structural grades are alterna- tives for exterior and interior shear load design. (See Shear Value tables for calculation values } in Evaluation reports,) 'Refer to Individual Evaluation reports (ICC-ES, BOCA, L ICBO, SBCCI) for code compliance. Individual jurisdic- tions and municipalities may vary. Check with your local building officials for approval and acceptance. Thermo-ply' Installation Instructions z�3a STEPS STEP 3 3 1 & 2 0 Y3 3. Proceed to fasten panel 0 Z 1. Starting at the#1 indicated on 0 in numerical order repeating 0 1 A the face of the panel, begin fasten- ° A the procedure described in 0 5 ing from the top of the panel to the 0 5 steps 1 and 2. bottom. (Refer to installation instruc- p ° eft ® tions on the front side of the panel ° PO 0 I b for proper fastener spacing.) o I� s{ 0 3 0 er 3 i 2. Moving across the panel, attach Z fasteners at the top and bottom of 0 14 o 3 the panel until you reach#2 (the ° 5 0 Be next stud). It is important when using 0 ref ® h/ staples to fasten them in a parallel 0 �� A 0 -4 direction to the stud. (, ; o /,3f ° 1/,o �� o ° 0 o, o 0 0,0 o STEP 4 01,0 ® STEP 5 0 0 n. I 0 4. Continue until the Thermo- ° Tn ly 5. In order to prevent gaps ° 0 ° I l isd tor rippling, it is important to ply panes properly secureo move across from one side of 0 0 0 o the frame. the panel to the other when 0 0 ° o EAG installing. DO NOT fasten 0 o o 0 S � eTEL 005 each of the four corners 0 Tr IY ®T FP first. o c� ° o �OF�oEs IRST ° ° ° ° ° ° ° o o© oa 0 I o I� ° 0 o� ° ° o 0 ° Thermo-ply Sheathing Technical Specifications PRODUCT NAME 1-Hour Fire Resistive Construction: both sheets and must penetrate a full Thermo-ply®Sheathing Thermo-ply Structural Grade-Red and 1"into the framing member. Buttjoints Structural Grade-Blue may be used in a 1- shall be gapped 1/16"minimum. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION hour fire-rated wall system, in accordance 5. Cut or trim with saw, knife or router. Grades: Standard Grade(green).078" with the Standard Methods of Fire Tests of 6. Thermo-ply shall not be used as a nail Structural Grade(red) .113" Building Construction and Materials using base. Structural Grade(blue).137" ASTM E-119 testing procedures. Refer to individual code reports forvarious approved Structural Grade-Blue, .137" Basic Use:Thermo-ply Sheathing is used, wall assemblies and limitations. 1. When installed on maximum 16" o.c. where required by code, to provide support framing with 11/4" galvanized roofing for interior and exterior wall surfaces for the Perm Rating: Perm ratings range from nails, 16 gauge 7/16"crown x 11/4"leg lifetime o 0.53-0.63 depending on grade. staples or 1"crown x 11/4"leg staples fthestructure. Installing sheathing 9 9 on an entire home or structure is generally spaced 3" o.c. on all panel edges and the most common industry practice. Several INSTALLATION 6"o.c. on intermediate supports,it is a additional uses exist, including corner shear panel and no corner bracing is bracing. Standard Grade-Green, .078" required. (This fastening schedule is 1. An approved corner bracing is required only required for sheets used as shear Precautions and Limitations: Refer to when installed on standard wood fram- panels.) individual code reports forthe various findings ing up to 24"o.c.Thermo-ply is attached 2. When installed for use as a non-struc- and limitations applicable to the specific code to the framing with 11/4"galvanized roof- tural sheathing panel, the sheets shall areas of influence. ing nails,16 gauge 7/16"crown x 11/4"leg be attached to the framing with 11/4" staples or 1"crown x 1 1/4"leg staples galvanized roofing nails,16 gauge 7/ie" crown x 11/4" leg staples or 1" crown spaced 6"o.c. on all panel edges and CompositionandMaterials:Thermo-ply Sheathing is composed of high-quality,long- 12"o.c. on intermediate supports. x 11/4"leg staples spaced 6"o.c.on all fibered,specially treated water and weather- 2. All joints shall occur over studs, plates panel edges and 12"o.c.on intermedi- resistant plies. Plies are pressure laminated. or solid blocking. Joints may be lapped ate supports. or butted. Butt joints shall be gapped 3. All joints shall occur over studs, plates 1/ A special water-resistant adhesive is used. or solid blocking. Joints maybe lapped Standard sizes are 48"x 96",48.75"x 96",48" 16'"minimum: 3. Cut or trim with saw, knife or router. or butted. Butt joints shall be gapped x 108"and 48.75"x 108". Custom cut sizes up to 60"wide and 144" long are available 4. Thermo-ply shall not be used as a nail 1/16"minimum. upon request. Thermo-ply is available with base. 4. Cut or trim with saw, knife or router. a variety of approved outer facings,including 5. Thermo-ply shall not be used as a nail base. poly and foil.. Structural Grade-Red, .113" 1. When installed on maximum 16" o.c. TECHNICAL DATA framing with 11/4" galvanized roofing Fastening Procedure: It is important to Construction Specifications Institute nails, 16 gauge 7/16"crown x 11/4"leg work from one side of the panel to the other. staples or 1"crown x 11/4"leg staples Begin fastening from the top of the panel to Identification Codes: spaced 3"o.c. on all panel edges and the bottom. Moving across the panel,attach 6"o.c.on intermediate supports,it is a fasteners at the top and bottom of the panel Sheathings 06115 shear panel and no corner bracing is until you reach the next stud. When using Structural Panels 06120 required. (This fastening schedule is staples,fasten them in a parallel direction to Building Insulation 07210 only required for sheets used as shear the stud. Continue in the same manner until Firestopping(draft stop) 07270 panels.) the Thermo-ply panel is properly secured 2. When installed for use as a non-struc- to the frame. In order to prevent gaps or Applicable Standards: Thermo-ply tural sheathing panel,the sheets shall rippling, move across from one side of the Sheathing meets and/or exceeds all major be attached to the framing with 11/4" panel to the otherwhen installing. DO NOT code requirements, including: galvanized roofing nails,16 gauge 7/16" fasten each of the four corners first. crown x 11/4" leg staples or 1"crown H UD/FHAmaterial release No.286(Structural); x 11/4"leg staples spaced 6"o.c.on all 840(Standard);942(Structural-Blue--24"o. panel edges and 12"o.c.on intermedi- c•) ate supports. 3. When installed on studs greater than For more information please see evaluation 16" o.c., an approved corner brace is reports. required. The fastening schedule for sheathing panels is to be followed in Thermo-ply can be used to meet the new attaching the sheets to the framing. FmHA and FHA insulation standards. Write 4. All joints shall occur over studs,plates Covalence Coated Products for further or solid blocking. Joints may be lapped information. or butted. When joints are lapped,one row of fasteners can be applied through Thermo-ply@ Sheathing Technical Specifications cont'd. AVAILAB/LITYAND COST facility will be free of defects at the time of Products at 800.345.8881 shipping. Availability: Nationwide distribution Information contained herein conforms to facilities stock Thermo-ply and provide MAINTENANCE the standard detail recommendations and prompt delivery to most local building specifications for the installation of Thermo- material / lumber dealers. In addition, When applied in accordance with ply Sheathing and is presented in good Covalence field representatives are located manufacturer's recommendations,Thermo- faith. Covalence Building Products assumes in every part of the country to provide the ply Structural Sheathing will not require no liability, expressed or implied as to the best possible service. maintenance. architecture, engineering,or workmanship of any project.This information maybe concurrent Cost:Thermo-ply Sheathing is competitively TECHNICAL SERVICES with, or superseded by other applicable priced. For specific information, contact a documents. Covalence Building Products Covalence representative. Support is provided by full-time technically- must approve any deviations from published trained field representatives and technical literature, in writing, prior to application. WARRANTY service personnel. In addition, Covalence Contact Covalence Building Productsformost Building Products is backed by a research, current product information. Covalence Building Products guarantees development and service staff. the manufacturing ofThermo-ply Sheathing. All products shipped from the manufacturing Forfurther information,literature ortechnical support, contact Covalence Building Standard Grade Structural Grade Structural Grade (Green) (Red) (Blue) Thickness 0,078 ± 0.004 0.113 ±0.005 0.137 + 0.006 Weight 275 ± 15 lbs./MSF 400± 20 lbs./MSF 470±25 lbs./MSF Sheets Per Skid 400 300 250 Corner Bracing Non-Structural Structural Structural Requirement up to 16"o.c. up to 24"o.c. Window Treatment If windows and doors are made to accommodate traditional 1/2"sheathing materials,use 3/8"plywood shims around the open- ings for a tight,neat installation,or order windows with adjustable nailing fins from your supplier,for easy adaptability to 1/8"Ther- mo-ply sheathing. Thermo-ply must be installed with appropriate flashing and counter flashing in conformance with accepted building standards and in compliance with local building codes. Thermo-ply Architectural Specifications Furnish and install Thermo-ply Insulative Sheathing as manufactured by Covalence Building Products,Constantine,Michigan. Sheets 48"x 96"are to be applied with a small gap between panels(1/16"to 1/8"). Sheets 483/4"x 96"are to be overlapped 3/4". Staple or nail through Thermo-ply and into studs using 11/4"galvanized roofing nails or 16-gauge,1" minimum crown staples with 11/4"staple leg length. Fasteners to be spaced in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Fastening schedule is printed on each sheet of Thermo-ply. Fasten the bottom edge of Thermo-ply to the 2"x 4"floor plate where it meets the band joist area. It is not recommended to fasten Thermo-ply directly to the band joist area because of anticipated shrinkage. Contact Covalence Coated Products for applications involving floor truss joist systems. O O Covalence T��9 O home r Coated Products Advanced Moisture Management System 700 Centreville Road - Constantine, MI - 49042 SHEATHING • HOUSEWRAP • FLASHING TAPE 800.345.8881 ■ www.covalencecoatedproducts,corn 10.2006 TP.001