Test Results |
Works Because |
Visual Evidence |
ASTM E96-00
SC 5032:
| WVT, Grains/(hr*ft*ft) |
-8.5 |
Permeance (perms),
Grains / h x ft x ft x in. Hg |
20.7 |
| Permeability, perm*inch
(based on total specimen thickness) |
4.3 |
SC MM 2532:
| WVT, Grains/(hr*ft*ft) |
-13.8 |
Permeance (perms),
Grains / h x ft x ft x in. Hg |
33.6 |
| Permeability, perm*inch
(based on total specimen thickness) |
13.7 |
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- Not a vapor retarder
- Separates cladding
from backup walls
(no bridging)
- Creates a predictable
drainage plane in wall
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ASTM D1621
SC 5032:
| Load at 10% strain, lbf |
621 |
| Comp. Strength @ 10% strain, psi |
38.5 |
| Comp. Modulus, psi |
386 |
SC MM 2532:
| Load at 10% strain, lbf |
490 |
| Comp. Strength @ 10% strain, psi |
30.0 |
| Comp. Modulus, psi |
303 |
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- Very strong
- Will not collapse in wall
detail
- Creates a stable base
for cladding
- No product lost to
damage in the field
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Federal Test Standard 191A
SC 5032 Machine Direction:
No cracking, flaking or other apparent damage
to the specimen.
SC MM 2532 Machine Direction:
No cracking, flaking or other apparent damage
to the specimen. |
- Can be installed in
a wide range of
temperatures
- Will not delay the
construction schedule
- Dimensionally stable
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ASTM D4632-91 (2003)
SC 5032:
Machine Direction
Breaking Load, lb |
251 |
Transverse Direction
Breaking Load, lb |
168 |
SC MM 2532:
Machine Direction
Breaking Load, lb |
175 |
Transverse Direction
Breaking Load, lb |
136 |
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- Very strong
- Will not be easily
damaged during
installation
- Will hold strong
with fastening
- No product lost
to damage in the field
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ASTM D4833-00
SC 5032:
Sure Cavity
Puncture Resistance, lb |
62.9 |
SC MM 2532:
Sure Cavity
Puncture Resistance, lb |
48.7 |
|
- Very strong
- Will not be easily
damaged during
installation
- Will hold strong
with fastening
- No product lost
to damage in the field
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