Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L
Esgard

Preface: Masterformat 07 21 13.01, Insulating Fibreboard
Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L: Esgard

Evaluation Issued:: 1982-09-07
Re-evaluated:: 2013-03-01
Revised:: Never
Re-evaluation due:: 2014-10-07
Re-evaluation in progress: No

Preface: Masterformat 07 21 13.01, Insulating Fibreboard

Preface Issued:: 2010-09-22

Introduction

These Evaluation Listings apply to products that have demonstrated that they meet the requirements of either CAN/CSA-A247-M86, CAN/ULC-S706-02 or CAN/ULC-S706-09.

Standard CAN/CSA-A247-M86

Scope

These Evaluation Listings apply to insulating fibreboard used as roof board, wall sheathing, backerboard, or interior boards such as building boards (sound-deadening), ceiling tiles and lay-in panels.

Evaluated products demonstrate that they meet the requirements of CAN/CSA-A247-M86, "Insulating Fibreboard." The standard covers four types of insulating fibreboards:

Type I – roof boards
Type II – sheathing
Type III – interior boards
- building boards (sound-deadening)
- ceiling tiles, and
- lay-in panels
Type IV – backerboard

Standard

Technical Requirements

Table 1. Thickness Tolerances
Thickness of Fibreboard (mm)	Allowable Variation (%)
9.5, 11.0, 12.5	± 8
19.0, 25.0, 38.0	± 7
50.0	± 6

Table 2. Length and Width Tolerances, Squareness and Straightness
Fibreboard		Tolerance in Either Direction^{Table 2 footnote 1}		Squareness (mm/m)	Straightness (mm)
Fibreboard		mm/m	mm (max.)	Squareness (mm/m)	Straightness (mm)
Type I		+ 0, –5	+ 0, –6.5	< 2	-
Type II		+ 0, –5	+ 0, –6.5	< 2	-
Type III	building boards	+ 0, –5	+ 0, –6.5	< 2	-
	ceiling tiles	± 2.5	+ 0, –6.5	< 2	< 2
	lay-in panels	± 2.5	+ 0, –6.5	< 2	< 2
Type IV		–0, –5	+ 0, –6.5	< 2	-

Note to Table 2:

Footnote 1

The applicable tolerance is the smaller of the two: mm/m or mm (maximum).

Return to table 2 footnote 1 referrer

Table 3a. Performance Requirements
Fibreboard		Thickness (mm)	Average Transverse Load at Minimum Rupture (N)	Maximum Flame Spread Index Value	Minimum Water Vapour Permeance [ng/(Pa·s·m²)]
Type I	roof boards	12.5	30	-	-
		25.0	60	-	-
		50.0	120	-	-
Type II	sheathing	9.5	43	-	-
		11.0	48	-	172
		12.5	62	-	-
Type III	building board	9.5	35	-	-
	building board	11.0	45	150	-
	ceiling tile	12.5	55	-	-
	lay-in panels	11.0	45	150	-
	lay-in panels	12.5	55	150	-
Type IV	backerboard	9.5	35		-
		11.0	45	150	-
		12.5	55		-

Table 3b. Performance Requirements
Fibreboard		Thickness (mm)	Tensile Strength		Water Absorption, 2 h, max. (%)	Linear Expansion, Maximum (%)	Thermal Conductivity, Average Maximum [W/(m·°C)]
Fibreboard		Thickness (mm)	Parallel to Surface, Minimum (MPa)	Perpendicular to Surface (kPa)	Water Absorption, 2 h, max. (%)	Linear Expansion, Maximum (%)	Thermal Conductivity, Average Maximum [W/(m·°C)]
Type I	roof boards	12.5	0.35	23.9	10.0	0.5	0.055
		25.0	0.35	23.9	10.0	0.5	0.055
		50.0	0.35	23.9	10.0	0.5	0.055
Type II	sheathing	9.5	1.0	-	7.0	0.5	0.061
		11.0	1.0	-	7.0	0.5	0.061
		12.5	1.0	-	7.0	0.5	0.061
Type III	building board	9.5	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
	building board	11.0	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
	ceiling tile	12.5	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
	lay-in panels	11.0	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
	lay-in panels	12.5	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
Type IV	backerboard	9.5	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
		11.0	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061
		12.5	0.7	-	10.0	0.5	0.061

Labelling

In compliance with the CAN/CSA-A247-M86 standard, the packaging for insulating fibreboard shall bear the following markings:

brand or name, or both
manufacturer's name
type of insulating fibreboard
thickness

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

The CAN/CSA-A247-M86 standard is referenced in:

National Building Code of Canada 1995, Articles 5.3.1.2., 9.23.15.6., 9.23.16.2., 9.25.2.2., and 9.29.8.1

Standard CAN/ULC-S706-02

Scope

These Evaluation Listings apply to insulating fibreboard (with or without a facer or coating) used as roof board, wall sheathing, backerboard, or interior boards such as building boards (sound-deadening), ceiling tiles and lay-in panels.

The standard describes four types of mineral-fibre insulation. They are defined as follows:

Type I – Preformed insulation in the form of boards, sheets, or panels without a facer or coating.
- Grade 1: Roof boards primarily for use under built-up roofing systems (BUR).
- Grade 2: Roof boards primarily for use under adhered single-ply roofing systems (1 ply).
- Grade 3: Sound-deadening boards (SDB), natural boards and backerboards.
- Grade 4: Fire-retardant boards.
Type II – Preformed insulation in the form of boards, sheets, or panels with a facer or coating.
- Grade 1: Roof boards primarily for use under BUR.
- Grade 2: Roof boards primarily for use under adhered single-ply roofing systems (1 ply).
- Grade 3: Exterior wall sheathings primarily for use in single dwellings.
- Grade 4: Exterior wall sheathings primarily for use in multiple dwellings.
- Grade 5: Ceiling tiles and lay-in panels.
- Grade 6: Fire-retardant boards.
Type III – Preformed insulation in the form of boards, sheets, or panels with a facer or coating having air leakage properties of 0.02 L/(s·m²) or less.
- Grade 1: Exterior wall sheathings primarily for use in single dwellings.
- Grade 2: Exterior wall sheathings primarily for use in multiple dwellings.
- Grade 3: Fire-retardant boards.
Type IV – Preformed insulation in the form of boards, sheets, or panels with a facer or coating having a water vapour permeance of 45 ng/(Pa·s·m²) or less.
- Grade 1: Interior wall sheathing.
- Grade 2: Fire-retardant boards.

Standard

Technical Requirements

Table 1. Thickness Tolerances
Thickness of Fibreboard (mm)	Allowable Variation (%)
9.5	± 9
11.0	± 9
12.5	± 9
20.0	± 7
25.4	± 7
38.0	± 6
51.0	± 6

Other Detailed Requirements

Length and width: The tolerance for the length and width of any size panel shall be +0, –5 mm/m. The tolerance for Type II, Grade 3 and Grade 4, and Type III, Grade 1 and Grade 2 shall be measured from the scant cut. The total tolerance in any dimension shall not exceed 10 mm.

Maximum dimensions: The maximum dimensions for roof board laminated products shall be 1.2 m in length and width, excluding offset and vented edges.

Straightedge: Squareness of any board panel shall not deviate from a right angle by an amount greater than 2 mm/m. The maximum deviation measured diagonally from corner to corner for ceiling tiles and lay-in panels shall not be greater than 2 mm.

Table 2: Physical Properties
Product Types		Surface Burning Characteristics	Water Vapour Permaeance [ng/(Pa·s·m²)]	Maximum Air Leakage @ 75 Pa[L/( s·m²)]	Maximum Water Absorption ( % Volume)	Maximum Linear Moisture Expansion (%)	Thermal Resistance for 25 mm(m²·°C/W)
Type I	Grade 1	NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
	Grade 2	NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
	Grade 3	≤ 220	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.460
	Grade 4	< 220	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
Type II	Grade 1	NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
	Grade 2	NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
	Grade 3	NA	≥ 287	NA	7.0	0.5	0.460
	Grade 4	NA	≥ 287	NA	7.0	0.5	0.460
	Grade 5	≤ 220	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
	Grade 6	≤ 25	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.493
Type III	Grade 1	NA	≥ 287	≤ 0.02	7.0	0.5	0.460
	Grade 2	NA	≥ 287	≤ 0.02	7.0	0.5	0.460
	Grade 3	≤ 25	≥ 287	≤ 0.02	7.0	0.5	0.460
Type IV	Grade 1	NA	≤ 45 (after aging)	≤ 0.02	10.0	0.5	0.460
Type IV	Grade 2	≤ 25	≤ 45 (after aging)	≤ 0.02	10.0	0.5	0.460

Table 3. Mechanical Strength Properties
Product Types		Thickness (mm)	Transverse Load at Rupture (N) Minimum Average	Tensile Strength Parallel to the Surface (kPa) Minimum Average	Tensile Strength Perpendicular to the Surface (kPa) Minimum Average	Compressive Strength 10 % Deformation (kPa) Minimum Average
Type I	Grade 1	11.0	30	350	24	100
	Grade 1	12.5	30	350	24	100
	Grade 4	25.4	60	350	24	100
		38.0	90	350	24	100
		51.0	120	350	24	100
	Grade 2	11.0	50	1000	30	100
		12.5	50	1000	30	100
		25.4	160	1000	30	100
		38.0	180	1000	30	100
		51.0	200	100	30	100
	Grade 3	9.5	35	700	NA	100
		11.0	45	700	NA	100
		12.5	55	700	NA	100
Type II	Grade 1	11.0	30	350	24	100
		12.5	30	350	24	100
		25.4	60	350	24	100
	Grade 6	38.0	90	350	24	100
	Grade 6	51.0	120	350	24	100
	Grade 2	11.0	50	1000	30	100
		12.5	50	1000	30	100
		25.4	160	1000	30	100
		38.0	180	1000	30	100
		51.0	200	1000	30	100
	Grade 3	11.0	43	1000	NA	NA
		12.5	48	1000	NA	NA
		25.4	62	1000	NA	NA
		38.0	110	1000	NA	NA
		51.0	140	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 4	12.5	70	1000	NA	NA
		20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
		25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 5	11.0	45	700	NA	NA
	Grade 5	12.5	55	700	NA	NA
Type III	Grade 1	11	45	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 1	12.5	60	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 2	20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 3	25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
Type IV	Grade 1	9.5	43	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 1	11.0	48	1000	NA	NA
	Grade 2	12.5	62	1000	NA	NA
		20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
		25.4	140	1000	NA	NA

Labelling

The CAN/ULC-S706-02 standard requires that packaging for the insulation must be identified with the following information:

brand name and the name of the manufacturer or supplier;
identification of the manufacturing facility location;
type of insulation and its intended use;
net content of package in m²;
design linear dimensions of the pieces in the package in mm;
design thickness in mm;
thermal resistance in (m²·K)/W to one decimal place;
date of manufacture or shift code;
statement that the product complies with the standard; and
for preformed insulation without a membrane, a cautionary statement as follows: "CAUTION: Maintain building, electrical, gas and oil safety code required clearances between the insulation and heat emitting devices, such as fuel-burning appliances, chimneys, pipes, ducts and vents to these appliances (at least 50 mm) and recessed light fixtures (at least 75 mm)."

Where applicable, the product shall bear additional information as follows:

If the product is intended for application at thicknesses other than the design thickness, the thermal resistance for each intended installed thickness shall be shown. These thermal resistance values and thicknesses shall be given equal prominence on the packaging and the units used shall be consistent;
the thermal resistance values and the corresponding thicknesses shall also be displayed on the material at every 1.2 m length (alternatively a simple code may be used);
any necessary user safety information, unless a separate information sheet is provided; and
any additional information required by applicable acts and regulations.

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

The CAN/ULC-S706-02 standard is referenced in:

National Building Code of Canada 2005, Table 5.10.1.1., Sentence 9.23.15.7.(3), Table 9.23.16.2.A., and Sentences 9.25.2.2.(1), and 9.29.8.1.(1).

Standard CAN/ULC-S706-09

Scope

These Evaluation Listings apply to wood fibre manufactured in the form of faced or unfaced boards, sheets or panels used as insulation for floors, ceilings, walls and roofing systems, whether applied on a building site or in a prefabrication (manufacturing) facility.

Products manufactured to this standard are classified as Type I or Type II on the basis of material properties indicated. Each type is further classified into the following classes:

Type I - Preformed insulation in the form of boards, sheets, or panels without a facer or coating:
- Class 1: Roof boards primarily for use under BUR;
- Class 2: Roof boards primarily for use under adhered single-ply roofing systems (1 ply);
- Class 3: SDB, natural boards and backerboards; and
- Class 4: Fire-retardant boards.
Type II - Preformed insulation in the form of boards, sheets, or panels with a facer or coating:
- Class 1: Roof boards primarily for use under BUR;
- Class 2: Roof boards primarily for use under adhered single-ply roofing systems (1 ply);
- Class 3: Exterior wall sheathings primarily for use in single dwellings
  - Grade 1 Air Permeance unspecified.
  - Grade 2 Air permeance properties of 0.02 L/(s·m²) or less
- Class 4: Exterior wall sheathings primarily for use in multiple dwellings;
  - Grade 1 Air Permeance unspecified.
  - Grade 2 Air permeance properties of 0.02 L/(s·m²) or less
- Class 5: ceiling tiles and lay-in panels;
- Class 6: Fire-retardant boards; and
  - Grade 1 Air Permeance unspecified.
  - Grade 2 Air permeance properties of 0.02 L/(s·m²) or less
  - Grade 3 Water vapour permeance of 60 ng/(Pa·s·m²) or less.
- Class 7: Interior wall sheathings with a water vapour permeance of 60 ng/(Pa·s·m²) or less.

Standard

Technical Requirements

Table 1. Thickness Tolerances
Thickness of Fibreboard (mm)	Allowable Variation (%)
9.5	± 9
11.0	± 9
12.5	± 9
20.0	± 7
25.4	± 7
38.0	± 6
51.0	± 6

Other Detailed Requirements

Length and width: The tolerance for the length and width of any size panel shall be +0, –5 mm/m. The tolerance for Type I, Class 3 and Class 4, and Type II, Class 1 and Class 2 shall be measured from the scant cut. The total tolerance in any dimension shall not exceed 10 mm.

Maximum dimensions: The maximum dimensions for Type I, Class 1 & 2 and Type II, Class 1 & 2 laminated products shall be 1.2 m in length and width excluding offset and vented edges.

Straightedge: Squareness of any board panel shall not deviate from a right angle by an amount greater than 2 mm/m. Also, the maximum deviation measured on a flat square table from a straight line extending from corner to corner on the same edge (straightness) of Type II, Class 5 panels shall not be greater than 2 mm.

Table 2. Physical Properties
Product Types			Surface Burning Characteristics	Water Vapour Permeance [ng/(Pa·s·m²)]	Maximum Air Leakage @ 75 Pa [L/( s·m²)]	Maximum Water Absorption (% Volume)	Maximum Linear Moisture Expansion (%)	Thermal Resistance for 25 mm (m²·°C/W)
Type I	Class 1		NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.455
	Class 2		NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.455
	Class 3		220	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.410
	Class 4		25	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.390
Type II	Class 1		NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.455
	Class 2		NA	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.455
	Class 3	Grade 1	NA	≥ 287	NA	7.0	0.5	0.410
	Class 3	Grade 2	NA	≥ 287	NA	7.0	0.5	0.410
	Class 4	Grade 1	NA	≥ 287	NA	7.0	0.5	0.410
	Class 4	Grade 2	NA	≥ 287	0.02	7.0	0.5	0.410
	Class 5		220	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	NA
	Class 6	Grade 1	25	NA	NA	10.0	0.5	0.390
		Grade 2	25	≥ 287	0.02	7.0	0.5	0.390
		Grade 3	5	60	0.02	10.0	0.5	0.390
	Class 7		NA	60	0.02	10.0	0.10	0.410

Table 3. Mechanical Strength Properties
Product Types			Thickness (mm)	Transverse Load at Rupture (N) Minimum Average	Tensile Strength Parallel to the Surface (kPa) Minimum Average	Tensile Strength Perpendicular to the Surface (kPa) Minimum Average	Compressive Strength 10% Deformation (kPa) Minimum Average
Type I	Class 1		11.0	30	350	24	100
	Class 1		12.5	30	350	24	100
	Class 4		25.4	60	350	24	100
			38.0	90	350	24	100
			51.0	120	350	24	100
	Class 2		11.0	50	1000	30	100
			12.5	50	1000	30	100
			25.4	160	1000	30	100
			38.0	180	1000	30	100
			51.0	200	100	30	100
	Class 3		9.5	35	700	NA	100
			11.0	45	700	NA	100
			12.5	55	700	NA	100
Type II	Class 1		11.0	30	350	24	100
			12.5	30	350	24	100
			25.4	60	350	24	100
	Class 6	Grade 1	38.0	90	350	24	100
	Class 6	Grade 1	51.0	120	350	24	100
	Class 2		11.0	50	1000	30	100
			12.5	50	1000	30	100
			25.4	160	1000	30	100
			38.0	180	1000	30	100
			51.0	200	1000	30	100
	Class 3	Grade 1	9.5	43	1000	NA	NA
			11.0	48	1000	NA	NA
			12.5	62	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
		Grade 2	11.0	45	1000	NA	NA
			12.5	60	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
	Class 4	Grade 1	12.5	70	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
		Grade 2	11.0	45	1000	NA	NA
			12.5	60	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
	Class 5		11.0	45	700	NA	NA
	Class 5		12.5	55	700	NA	NA
	Class 6	Grade 2	11	45	1000	NA	NA
			12.5	60	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
		Grade 3	9.5	43	1000	NA	NA
			11.0	48	1000	NA	NA
			12.5	62	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA
	Class 7		9.5	43	1000	NA	NA
			11.0	48	1000	NA	NA
			12.5	62	1000	NA	NA
			20.0	110	1000	NA	NA
			25.4	140	1000	NA	NA

Labelling

The CAN/ULC-S706-09 standard requires that packaging for the insulation must be identified with the following information:

brand name;
name and address of the manufacturer;
type and class;
specified dimensions;
thermal resistance for applicable materials in (m²·K)/W;
air permeance characteristic for applicable materials in L/(s·m²) at 75 Pa pressure difference;
water vapour permeance for applicable materials in ng/(Pa·s·m²);
lot Number or Date Code; and
"CAN/ULC-S706".

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

The CAN/ULC-S706-09 standard is not referenced in:

National Building Code of Canada 2005.

Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L: Esgard

Evaluation Issued:: 1982-09-07
Re-evaluated:: 2013-03-01
Revised:: Never
Re-evaluation due:: 2014-10-07
Re-evaluation in progress: No

1. Evaluation

Conforms to CAN/ULC-S706-02, “Wood Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings.”

2. Description

The product is a wood fibreboard roof insulation, which is available in thicknesses of 12.5 mm and 25.4 mm, and in sizes of 610 mm x 1 219 mm, 1 219 mm x 1 219 mm, and 1 219 mm x 2 438 mm. The 25.4-mm-thick board is available with either square or shiplapped edges and is manufactured from two 12.5-mm-thick boards that have been laminated together. The boards’ surfaces are either uncoated (Type I) or asphalt-coated (Type II).

3. Standard and Regulatory Information

See the Preface and the standard for explanation.

Listing Holder

Building Products of Canada Corp.
Matériaux de Construction Corp.
420, rue Dupont Ouest
Pont-Rouge, QC G3H 1S2

Telephone:: 418-873-2521
Fax:: 418-873-2340

Plant(s)

Pont-Rouge, QC

Disclaimer

This Listing is issued by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre, a program of NRC Construction at the National Research Council of Canada. The Listing must be read in the context of the entire CCMC Registry of Product Evaluations.

Readers must confirm that the Listing is current and has not been withdrawn or superseded by a later issue. Please refer to the CCMC web site, or contact the Canadian Construction Materials Centre, NRC Construction, National Research Council of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6. Telephone (613) 993-6189. Fax (613) 952-0268.

NRC has evaluated the material, product, system or service described herein only for those characteristics stated herein. The information and opinions in this Listing are directed to those who have the appropriate degree of experience to use and apply its contents. This Listing is provided without representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind, expressed, or implied, and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) provides no endorsement for any evaluated material, product, system or service described herein. NRC accepts no responsibility whatsoever arising in any way from any and all use and reliance on the information contained in this Listing. NRC is not undertaking to render professional or other services on behalf of any person or entity nor to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to another person or entity.

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Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L
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Table of Contents

Preface: Masterformat 07 21 13.01, Insulating Fibreboard

Introduction

Standard CAN/CSA-A247-M86

Scope

Standard

Technical Requirements

Note to Table 2:

Labelling

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

Standard CAN/ULC-S706-02

Scope

Standard

Technical Requirements

Other Detailed Requirements

Labelling

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

Standard CAN/ULC-S706-09

Scope

Standard

Technical Requirements

Other Detailed Requirements

Labelling

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L: Esgard

1. Evaluation

2. Description

3. Standard and Regulatory Information

Listing Holder

Plant(s)

Disclaimer

Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L Esgard

Table of Contents

Preface: Masterformat 07 21 13.01, Insulating Fibreboard

Introduction

Standard CAN/CSA-A247-M86

Scope

Standard

Technical Requirements

Note to Table 2:

Labelling

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

Standard CAN/ULC-S706-02

Scope

Standard

Technical Requirements

Other Detailed Requirements

Labelling

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

Standard CAN/ULC-S706-09

Scope

Standard

Technical Requirements

Other Detailed Requirements

Labelling

National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

NBC References

Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L: Esgard

1. Evaluation

2. Description

3. Standard and Regulatory Information

Listing Holder

Plant(s)

Disclaimer

Evaluation Listing CCMC 03240-L
Esgard