1. How have continuous insulation requirements evolved in the IBC/IECC as next generation versions been introduced?
– Current and future IECC iterations include “ci” requirements in all climate zones
– Prescriptive U Value table added in 2009 IECC
– Prescriptive U Value method examined and compared
(to R Value method)
2. What is the importance of materials testing and how they affect selection, code compliance, and design?
– Review of product and assembly tests for Thermal, Fire, Air, and Water Management
— Product and assembly tests for Thermal Performance
— Product and assembly tests for Fire
— Product and assembly tests for Air Management
— Product and assembly tests for Water (bulk and vapor) management
3. How do material tests affect design and functionality of a wall assembly?
– Well defined tests for Thermal and Fire code compliance
— ASTM 518 for Thermal Performance
— NFPA 285 and UL 263 for Fire
– Tests for Air and Water Management for effective assembly performance
— ASTM 2357 Air Management assembly test
— ASTM E 96 Water Vapor management test for foam plastic insulation
— ASTM C 1104 Water Sorption for mineral fiber insulation
— ASTM E 331 Water Management of Wall Assemblies
4 What are the performance dynamics of different wall assemblies that incorporate continuous insulation?
– Hybrid assemblies with cavity and continuous insulation
– Continuous insulation only assemblies
– Water management of permeable and impermeable continuous insulation
– Air management of permeable and impermeable continuous insulation
– Clip, bracket, Z furring, and composite board (cladding attachment systems)
Hunter Panels
www.hunterpanels.com
International Code Council
www.iccsafe.org
Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
www.pima.org
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