Technical Bulletin 103 discusses polyiso insulation as it relates to building codes in construction and fire tests in walls and ceilings including ASTM E84 and ASTM E119.
Technical Bulletin 104 provides an overview of polyiso insulation requirements for roof systems and key issues in fire performance, including the importance of the FM 4450 Calorimeter Tests and the UL 1256 resistance to interior spread of flame test.
Technical Bulletin 105 provides an in-depth look at fire test procedures to building applications. Specifically, the bulletin reviews the following tests:
ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E119 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
Factory Mutual Roof Tests
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Roof Tests
FM Calorimeter Test
ANSI/UL 1256/Resistance to Interior Fire Spread Test
Technical Bulletin 106 provides an overview of the design considerations that should be addressed when installing asphalt roof shingles with polyiso insulation in steep slope roofing systems. The bulletin discusses the following design issues:
Ventilation: Benefits of providing a ventilating airspace
Shingle buckling: Steps to prevent shingle buckling
Vapor and air leakage controls: Controlling vapor diffusion and air leakage
Recommendations for installation: Details for proper construction
Technical Bulletin 107 provides an overview of an important characteristic of all roof materials—dimensional stability – and includes a review of the various tests that can be used to measure dimensional stability.
The goal of technical bulletin #108 is to explain how a tapered roof insulation system is used to reduce or eliminate the amount of ponding/standing water on the membrane when the roof deck does not provide adequate slope.
Technical Bulletin 202 discusses the basic differences between polyurethane and polyiso insulations. The bulletin explains the development of both types of insulation, their chemical differences, and thermal performance.
Technical Bulletin 301 highlights the construction details, features and benefits of the WarmWallCM System—an innovative building concept utilizing foil-faced polyiso insulation sheathing to provide a complete envelope of insulation on the exterior of a home.
Technical Bulletin 303 reviews The WarmWallCM system and the important benefit that it provides—moisture control. The bulletin also reviews the problems that can arise as a result of too much moisture in a wall cavity.
Technical Bulletin 304 discusses energy efficiency within the WarmWallcm system, specifically its ability to reduce energy loss in all wall locations, not just the stud cavities.
Technical Bulletin 401 illustrates the many advantages of and explains how polyiso insulation is the product of choice for cavity wall construction - low-emissivity and high reflective foil-facers; moisture resistant water repellant panels; excellent dimensional stability; compatibility with solvent-based construction materials.
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