How do you reconcile continuous insulation requirements with rated assembly requirements?
The application is multifamily construction. We have energy requirements stipulating continuous R-3 insulation, in addition to required cavity insulation. We also have rated exterior wall assembly requirements.
I have not found any UL or GA assemblies that work, nor have I found any SIS product that has been UL tested.
Asked by david nofsinger
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:59
Edited Tue, 11/27/2012 - 12:02
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:59
Edited Tue, 11/27/2012 - 12:02
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Half inch fire-rated rigid polyiso, mayhaps? What UL test does it need to meet?
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 16:02
U356 and/or U305
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 17:22
UL U356 SIS test reports:
http://sbcri.info/docs/pa/dow/TER_1109_01ULU356_Summary_Fire_Endurance_A...
http://sbcri.info/docs/pa/dow/TER_1109_01_Dow_SIS_Fire_Endurance_Assembl...
I'd be surprised if 1.25" Roxul Comfortboard over OSB or ply wouldn't pass the test, but I didn't find U305 or U356 in a cursory scan. http://www.roxul.com/residential/products/roxul+comfortboard+is
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 17:56
Thanks for the help!
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 18:01