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[CCMC 10241-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as metal roofing in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, comply with the following code:

National Building Code of Canada 2015

ID Code provision Solution type
09-03-03-02-00-0-009.3.3.2. Galvanized Sheet SteelAcceptable
09-26-01-02-00-0-009.26.1.2.(1) Roofs shall be protected with roofing, i ...Acceptable
09-26-02-00-00-0-009.26.2. Roofing MaterialsAlternative
09-26-13-01-00-0-009.26.13.1. ThicknessAcceptable

The above opinion(s) is/are based on the evaluation by the CCMC of technical evidence provided by the evaluation holder, and is bound by the stated conditions and limitations. For the benefit of the user, a summary of the technical information that forms the basis of this evaluation has been included.

Product information

Product names

  • DECRA® Shake
  • DECRA® Shingle Plus
  • DECRA® Tile

Product description

The products are modular metal roofing panels intended for use in residential and light commercial buildings falling under the scope of Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2015.

The products consist of a basic panel that is pressure-formed from a 0.44-mm base metal thickness (BMT) sheet that is steel-coated with 189 g/m2 of aluminum/zinc alloy on each side. The underside is further protected by a rust-resistant acrylic seal coat. The upper surface is covered with an acrylic base coat onto which mineral aggregates are spread and then finished with a spray-on acrylic resin overglaze.

  • The “DECRA® Tile” panel has a nominal measurement of 1 321 mm × 419 mm. The longitudinal panel cross-section consists of seven modules, each of which is 178 mm wide with a curved profile and raised flutes along the sides. There is an additional raised flute section along the side edge of each panel to enable interlocking with the adjacent panel. The butt edge of the panel is bent down 25 mm and follows the pan contour of the panel below it, thus providing an overlap for weathertightness and fastening. The top edge of each panel is bent up 25 mm and then folded back horizontally by 25 mm so the back of the panel rests on the batten below.
  • The “DECRA® Shake” panel has a nominal measurement of 1 365 mm × 385 mm. The longitudinal panel cross-section consists of seven detailed “shake” impressions of varying widths. The butt edge of the panel is bent down by 25 mm while the top edge is bent up 25 mm and then folded back 65 mm so the back of the panel can be fastened on the batten below.
  • The “DECRA® Shingle Plus” panel has a nominal measurement of 1 321 mm × 419 mm. The panel profile consists of raised and lowered sections that form a series of rectangular shingle shapes. The butt edge is bent down 25.4 mm to provide an overlap. The top edge is formed to rest on the batten and to receive the fasteners and lower edge of the panel above it. The side edges allow for an overlap with adjacent panels. Panels are to be installed working in a right to left direction.

All systems include accessory strips for hip and ridge cap and barge cover.

Panels of the products and typical installation details are shown in Figures 1 and 2. All products are installed with battens.

Product panels (images)
Example of a “DECRA® Tile” panel

Figure 1. “DECRA® Tile” panel

 

Example of a “DECRA® Shake” panel

Figure 2. “DECRA® Shake” panel

 

Example of a “DECRA® Shingle Plus” panel

Figure 3. “DECRA® Shingle Plus” panel

Typical installation details (images)
Example of installation of a “DECRA® Tile” panel

Figure 4. Typical installation details for “DECRA® Tile”

 

Example of installation of a “DECRA® Shake” panel

Figure 5. Typical installation details for “DECRA® Shake”

 

Example of installation of a “DECRA® Shingle Plus” panel

Figure 6. Typical installation details for “DECRA® Shingle Plus”

 

Manufacturing plant

This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:

Product namesManufacturing plant
Corona, CA, US
DECRA® ShakeProduct evaluated by the CCMC
DECRA® Shingle PlusProduct evaluated by the CCMC
DECRA® TileProduct evaluated by the CCMC

Product evaluated by the CCMC Indicates that the product from this manufacturing facility has been evaluated by the CCMC

  Conditions and limitations

The CCMC’s compliance opinion is bound by this product being used in accordance with the conditions and limitations set out below.

  • The panels must be installed on roofs having a minimum slope of 1 in 4.
  • The product is limited to installations where no fire-resistance rating is required.
  • The panels must be installed over solid sheathing in compliance with the requirements of Subsection 9.23.16., Roof Sheathing, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • Flashing must be installed in compliance with the requirements of Subsection 9.26.4., Flashing at Intersections, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The panels must be installed with eave protection as indicated in Subsection 9.26.5., Eave Protection for Shingles and Shakes, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The panels must be installed with an underlay consisting of two layers of No. 15 organic felt or one layer of Type 30 organic felt in conjunction with the panels.
  • Only fasteners and accessories supplied by the manufacturer may be used in conjunction with the panels. Use #9 hex head fasteners specified by the manufacturer on the “DECRA® Tile and Shake,” and use #8 hex head fasteners specified by the manufacturer on the “DECRA® Shingle Plus.”
  • Fastener spacing on shingles must be no more than 254 mm on centre (o.c.).
  • The “DECRA® Tile/DECRA® Shake/ DECRA® Shingle Plus” systems must be installed by licensed installers in strict conformance to the manufacturer’s current instructions.
  • The roofing systems are for use in locations where access is limited for maintenance or repair purposes. When access to the roof is needed, temporary walkways or roof-boards are recommended to avoid any permanent damage to the panels.
  • The products or their packaging must be clearly identified with “CCMC 10241-R.”

  Technical information

This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-074113-15ACCMC Technical Guide for Metal Roof Panels
Material requirements
Table 1. Physical properties of the products
Property Requirement Test method Result
Base metal requirements - thickness of base metal (mm) ≥ 0.33 -- 0.44
Base metal requirements - thickness of aluminum-zinc coating (g/m2) ≥ 150 ASTM A653/A653M 189
Coating quality Smooth and uniform,
free of pinholes, cracks, blisters
and flaking		 CAN/CGSB-93.3 Pass
Coating thickness (µm) ≥ 180 ASTM D1005 248
Coating adhesion No removal of film ASTM D3359Table footnote (1) Pass
Coating hardness 75–80 ASTM D2240 88
Coating flexibility No flaking or microcracking CAN/CGSB-93.3 Pass
Coating humidity resistance No formation of blisters CAN/CGSB-93.3 Pass
Accelerated weathering (coating durability) No sign of any change ASTM G155Table footnote (2) Pass
Salt spray resistance ≥ 7 ratingTable footnote (3) ASTM B117Table footnote (4) 10
Granular mineral adhesion ≤ 2.0 g ASTM D4977 0.84
 
Performance requirements

Traffic load

Table 2. Traffic load test results for DECRA® Shake
Property Requirement Result
Traffic load of 900 N No signs of any plastic deformation or permanent openings at the lap that would adversely affect the function of the roofing system PassTable footnote (1

Uniform load

Table 3. Uniform load test results for DECRA® Shake
Property Requirement Result
Uniform load The maximum load beyond which a deformation occurs that can adversely affect the performance of the roofing system 20 590 Pa

Wind uplift

Table 4. Wind uplift test results for DECRA® Shake
Pressure (kPa) Time (s) Requirement ResultTable footnote (1)
0.5 10

 

 

 

No evidence of deformation,
permanent damage or failure

 Pass
1.0 10 Pass
1.4 10 Pass
1.9 10 Pass
2.5 10 Pass
2.9 10 Pass
3.4 10 Pass
3.8 10 Pass
4.3 10 Pass
4.8 10 Pass

 

Dynamic pressure water infiltration

Table 5. Dynamic pressure water infiltration test results for DECRA® Shake
Wind speed (km/h) Simulated rainfall (L/m2 ·min) Time (min) Requirement ResultTable footnote (1)
123 3.4 5

 

No leakage or damage

 Pass
142 3.4 5 Pass
159 3.4 5 Pass
174 3.4 5 Pass
Additional performance data

Data in this section does not form part of CCMC’s opinion.

All of the panels have met the Class C requirements according to CAN/ULC-S107 when installed in accordance with ULC Guide No. 360 019, File CR 1422.

Administrative information

Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments

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It is the responsibility of the user to confirm that the assessment they are using is current and has not been withdrawn or superseded by a later version on the CCMC Registry of Product Assessments.

Disclaimer

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has evaluated only the characteristics of the specific product described herein. The information and opinions in this evaluation are directed to those who have the appropriate degree of experience to use and apply its contents (such as authorities having jurisdiction, design professionals and specifiers). This evaluation is valid when the product is used as part of permitted construction, respecting all conditions and limitations stated in the evaluation, and in accordance with applicable building codes and by-laws.

This evaluation is provided without representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, and the NRC provides no endorsement for any evaluated product. The NRC accepts no responsibility whatsoever arising in any way from any and all use of or reliance on the information contained herein or the use of any evaluated product. The 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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Code compliance as an acceptable solution

Code Compliance via Acceptable Solutions

If a building design (e.g. material, component, assembly or system) can be shown to meet all provisions of the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (e.g. it complies with the applicable provisions of a referenced standard), it is deemed to have satisfied the objectives and functional statements linked to those provisions and thus to have complied with that part of the Code.

National Building Code of Canada, Sentence A-1.2.1.1.(1)(a)

The CCMC has determined that compliance with this provision of the Code has been demonstrated as an Acceptable Solution. The evaluation report provides a summary of the basis of CCMC's compliance opinion.

CCMC's code compliance opinions

All CCMC evaluation reports are opinions of code compliance established in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada, Subsection 1.2.1. "Compliance with this Code," which requires compliance to be achieved by:

  • complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, or
  • using an alternative solution that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objective and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions.

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Code compliance as an alternative solution

Code Compliance via Alternative Solutions

Where a design differs from the acceptable solutions in Division B, then it should be treated as an "alternative solution." A proponent of an alternative solution must demonstrate that the alternative solution addresses the same issues as the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B and their attributed objectives and functional statements. However, because the objectives and functional statements are entirely qualitative, demonstrating compliance with them in isolation is not possible. Therefore, Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) identifies the principle that Division B establishes the quantitative performance targets that alternative solutions must meet. In many cases, these targets are not defined very precisely by the acceptable solutions [...] Nevertheless, Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) makes it clear that an effort must be made to demonstrate that an alternative solution will perform as well as a design that would satisfy the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B—not “well enough” but “as well as.”

National Building Code of Canada, Sentence A-1.2.1.1.(1)(b)

The CCMC has determined that compliance with this provision of the Code has been demonstrated as an Alternative Solution. The evaluation report provides a summary of the basis of CCMC's compliance opinion.

CCMC's code compliance opinions

All CCMC evaluation reports are opinions of code compliance established in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada, Subsection 1.2.1. "Compliance with this Code," which requires compliance to be achieved by:

  • complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, or
  • using an alternative solution that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objective and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions.

The CCMC assesses compliance with Canadian building, energy and safety codes, and is trusted by over 6,000 regulators across Canada.

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