[CCMC 12678-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

CCMC number:

12678-R

Status:

Active

Issue date:

1995-04-28

Modified date:

2023-11-08

Evaluation holder:

James Hardie Building Products, Inc.

26300 La Alameda, Suite 400
Mission Viejo CA 92691
United States
Website: www.jameshardie.com
Telephone: 909-356-6366
Email: info@jameshardie.com

Product names:

Artisan®Lap Siding
Artisan®Siding with Lock Joint System
HardiePanel®HZ5™ Vertical Siding
HardiePlank®HZ5™ Lap Siding
HardieShingle®HZ5™ Individual Shingle
HardieShingle®HZ5™ Notched Panels

Compliance:

NBC 2015, OBC

Criteria:

CCMC-TG-074645.01-15, "CCMC Technical Guide for Cellulose Reinforced Fibre Cement Cladding"

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as exterior cladding 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
09-27-02-00-00-0-00	9.27.2. Required Protection from Precipitation	Acceptable
09-27-05-00-00-0-00	9.27.5. Attachment of Cladding	Alternative
09-27-09-00-00-0-00	9.27.9. Hardboard	Alternative

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 95-17-36 (12678-R) authorizing the use of this product in Ontario, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Ruling, was made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on 1995-11-29 (revised 2012-06-13) pursuant to s.29 of the Building Code Act, 1992 (see Ruling for terms and conditions). This Ruling is subject to periodic revisions and updates.

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

Artisan®Lap Siding
Artisan®Siding with Lock Joint System
HardiePanel®HZ5™ Vertical Siding
HardiePlank®HZ5™ Lap Siding
HardieShingle®HZ5™ Individual Shingle
HardieShingle®HZ5™ Notched Panels

Product description

The products are fibre cement boards made primarily of hydraulic cement, silica, and other additives and reinforced integrally with cellulose fibres. The products are manufactured using the Hatschek process and steam autoclaved. They are intended for use as an exterior cladding applied to vertical masonry or concrete walls, as well as cementitious and wood sheathing that are attached to wood or steel framing, subject to the conditions and limitations stated in the conditions and limitations section of this Report. See also the manufacturer’s installation instructions, dated March 2020, for details and restrictions.

In addition to the sizes for each of the products listed below, additional lengths and widths may be available from the manufacturer by special order.

HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding

HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding is available in panels that are 2 440 mm to 3 050 mm long, 1 220 mm wide and 7.5 mm thick. The panels are available in a smooth, stucco pattern or a wood grain face texture.

The panels are installed with a drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the cladding. The vertical joints of the panels must butt over the framing members (studs).

dimensions of the “HardiePanel® HZ5™ Vertical Siding”. 2440mm to 3050mm by 1220mm by 7.5mm. — Figure 1. HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding

HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding

HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding is available in planks that are 3 660 mm long, 133 mm to 305 mm high and 7.5 mm thick. The planks are available in a smooth or wood grain face texture.

The planks are installed starting at the bottom of the wall with a minimum overlap of 32 mm. The vertical joints of the planks must butt over the framing members (studs). The lap siding is fastened either through the overlapping planks (face nailed) with corrosion-resistant nails or screws, or through the top edge of the planks (blind nailed).

dimensions of the “HardiePlank® HZ5™ Lap Siding”. 133mm to 305mm by 3660mm by 7.5mm. — Figure 2. HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding

133 to 305 mm

3660 mm

7.5 mm

HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels

HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels are available in three variations: a straight edge panel, a staggered edge panel and a half round panel. The panels are 404 mm high, 1 220 mm long and 6 mm thick. The panels are available in a wood grain texture.

dimensions of the “HardieShingle® HZ5™ Notched Panels”– Staggered edge. 404mm by 1220mm by 6mm — Figure 4. HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels – staggered edge

dimensions of the “HardieShingle® HZ5 Notched Panels”. 404mm by 1220mm by 6mm. — Figure 5. HardieShingle^® HZ5 Notched Panels – half round

HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Individual Shingle

HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Individual Shingle is available in cladding shingles that are 381 mm high, 105 mm to 250 mm wide and 6 mm thick. The shingles are available in a wood grain texture.

Artisan^® Lap Siding

Artisan^® Lap Siding is available in planks that are 3 660 mm long, 133 mm to 209 mm high and 16 mm thick. The planks are available in a smooth and wood grain face texture and have tongue-and-groove vertical joints.

The planks are installed starting at the bottom of the wall with a minimum overlap of 32 mm. The lap siding is fastened either through the overlapping planks (face nailed) with corrosion-resistant nails or screws, or through the top edge of the planks (blind nailed).

render of the “Artisan® Lap Siding” — Figure 7. Artisan^® Lap Siding

Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System

Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System is available in planks that are 3 660 mm long, 209 mm and 260 mm high and 16 mm thick. The planks are available in a smooth and wood grain face texture and have tongue-and-groove longitudinal joints. Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System is installed both horizontally and vertically. The product has four joint profiles: V Groove, Square Channel, Bevel Channel and Shiplap.

The panels are installed with a drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the cladding. The vertical joints of the panels must butt over the framing members (studs).

render of the “Artisan® Siding with Lock Joint System” — Figure 8. Artisan®Siding with Lock Joint System

Manufacturing plants

This evaluation is limited to products produced at the following plants:

Product names	Manufacturing plants
Product names	Cleburne, TX, US	Fontana, CA, US	McCarran, NV, US	Peru, IL, US	Plant City, FL, US	Pulaski, VA, US	Tacoma, WA, US	Waxahachie, TX, US
Artisan®Lap Siding	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
Artisan®Siding with Lock Joint System	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
HardiePanel®HZ5™ Vertical Siding	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
HardiePlank®HZ5™ Lap Siding	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
HardieShingle®HZ5™ Individual Shingle	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
HardieShingle®HZ5™ Notched Panels	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product 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.

HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding, HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels, HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Individual Shingle and Artisan^® Lap Siding

All areas:

The products are intended for use as an exterior cladding applied over exterior walls of buildings falling within the scope of Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the National Building Code (NBC) of Canada 2015.
The products are applied to vertical walls of masonry or concrete, as well as cementitious and wood sheathing that are attached to wood or steel framing.
When used in existing buildings, the applicable elements of the existing buildings must comply with the requirements of the NBC 2015.
This Report covers the installation of the products limited to the geographical areas with the hourly wind pressures (HWP) shown in the Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings table and the respective fastening schedule to a wood or steel frame.
The performance level shown in the Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings table is for installations limited to non-post-disaster buildings with the maximum building height of 12 m or 20 m, depending on the geographical areas with HWP. The performance level in the Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings table for the building height of 20 m is shown for information purposes only for use in the engineering design by a professional engineer.
Buildings up to three storeys high (12 m) fall under the scope of Part 9 of Division B of the NBC 2015.
Buildings higher than 12 m fall under the scope of Part 4 of Division B of the NBC 2015. In accordance with the NBC 2015, the engineering design must be prepared by a professional engineer licensed to practise in Canada who has expertise in a relevant area.
A clearance of not less than 200 mm shall be provided between finished ground and the product.
At least one layer of wall sheathing membrane conforming to Article 9.27.3.2., Sheathing Membrane Material Standard, of Division B of the NBC 2015, must be applied beneath the cladding products.
Where no sheathing is used, at least two layers of sheathing membrane must be applied beneath the cladding products in accordance with Article 9.27.3.5., Sheathing Membrane in lieu of Sheathing, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
If sheathing is required as part of the structure of the wood-frame construction (e.g., braced walls), a proper second plane of protection shall be provided in accordance with Subsection 9.27.3., Second Plane of Protection, of Division B of the NBC 2015.

Areas defined in Sentence 9.27.2.2.(5) of Division B of the NBC 2015:

Sentence 9.27.2.2.(5) of Division B of the NBC 2015 defines the area where the number of degree-days is less than 3 400 and the moisture index is greater than 0.90, or the number of degree-days is 3 400 or more, and the moisture index is greater than 1.00.
For applications in the areas as defined by Sentence 9.27.2.2.(5) of Division B of the NBC 2015, all listed products must be installed over wood strapping creating a drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the cladding in conformance with Clause 9.27.2.2.(1)(a), Sentences 9.27.2.2.(2), and 9.27.5.7.(2), Penetration of Fasteners, and Articles 9.27.5.3., Furring, and 9.27.5.4., Size and Spacing of Fasteners, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
The drained and vented air space described in Clause 9.27.2.2.(1)(a) of Division B of the NBC 2015 must remain unobstructed.

Areas not defined in Sentence 9.27.2.2.(5) of Division B of the NBC 2015:

For direct application in these areas, ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ the air space between the substrate and the products that is created as a result of the overlap of the cladding boards must remain unobstructed.

HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding

For direct application of HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding in these areas, the butt joint must consist of factory-finished ends in conjunction with a joint flashing behind the joint, which consists of a 150-mm-wide Code-prescribed sheathing membrane ⁽²⁾ that overlaps the course below by 25 mm. The butt joint must be lined up and be supported by a stud.

HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding and Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System

In all areas, HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding must be installed over wood strapping, creating a drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the cladding in conformance with Clause 9.27.2.2.(1)(a), Sentences 9.27.2.2.(2) and 9.27.5.7.(2), and Articles 9.27.5.3. and 9.27.5.4., of Division B of the NBC 2015.

Cladding system installation details

Installation of the products must meet the requirements of Article 9.27.3.8., Flashing Installation, and Subsections 9.27.4., Sealants, and 9.27.5., Attachment of Cladding, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
Fasteners for the attachment of products shall be corrosion-resistant and shall be compatible with the products in compliance with the requirements of Article 9.27.5.5., Fastener Materials, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
The attachment of the cladding conforms to the Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings table of this Report.
The products must be installed in conjunction with materials conforming to Articles 9.27.3.2., Sheathing Membrane Material Standard, and 9.27.3.7., Flashing Materials, and Subsections 9.27.4. and 9.27.5. of Division B of the NBC 2015.
The requirements of Article 9.10.16.1., Required Fire Blocks in Concealed Spaces, of Division B of the NBC 2015 must be met.
The product must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s current installation instructions:
- HS1235 2/14 for HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding,
- HS11118 2/14 for HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding,
- HS11120 2/14 for HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels” and HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Individual Shingle,
- ASP1841 P1/8 03/20 for Artisan^® Lap Siding and
- ASP1836 P1/9 04/19 for Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System.
In case of any discrepancies between the installation instructions and the conditions and limitations of this evaluation report, conditions and limitations of this evaluation report shall govern.
If the fastening schedules in the manufacturer’s installation instructions differ from those tested and reported in the Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings table of this Report, the ones in the Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings table supersede.
The technical opinion in this Report is limited to uncoated products. The manufacturer may provide primed or prepainted products. Low water vapour permeance coatings may affect the drying potential of the product as well as the substrate on which it is installed. Such a situation could lead to premature deterioration of the substrate and other elements in the wall assembly. The manufacturer’s recommendations for type and characteristics of coatings to be used in conjunction with the cladding must be followed.
The possibility of moisture accumulation within the wall construction is mainly a function of the level of workmanship related to the elements constituting the second plane of protection as defined in Article 9.27.2.3. of Division B of the NBC 2015, such as wall sheathing membrane, flashing, caulking and attachment of siding. A high level of quality control at all stages of the exterior wall construction is imperative for obtaining an acceptable performance.
The products shall be applied in geographical areas where the spectral response acceleration S_a(0.2) is 1.2 or less and the building is on a Class C site or better, as defined in Article 4.1.8.4., Site Properties, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
This Evaluation Report is applicable only to products identified with “CCMC 12678-R.”

Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number	Criteria name
CCMC-TG-074645.01-15	CCMC Technical Guide for Cellulose Reinforced Fibre Cement Cladding

The evaluation holder has submitted technical documentation for the CCMC evaluation. Testing was conducted at laboratories recognized by CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for this product is summarized below.

General

Dimensional tolerances

Table 1. Results of testing the dimensional measurements of HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Length	mm	±3.0	2
Width	mm	±3.0	2
Thickness	mm	±1.6	0.51
Squareness	mm/m	±4.0	1.33
Edge straightness	mm/m	±2.6	0.73

Table 2. Results of testing the dimensional measurements of Artisan^® Lap Siding
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Length	mm	±3.0	2.2
Width	mm	±3.0	–1.3
Thickness	mm	±1.6	0.3
Squareness	mm/m	±4.0	0.0
Edge straightness	mm/m	±2.6	0.0

Table 3. Results of testing the dimensional measurements of Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Length	mm	±3.0	–2.8
Width	mm	±3.0	0.3
Thickness	mm	±1.6	0.1
Squareness	mm/m	±4.0	0.0
Edge straightness	mm/m	±2.6	0.0

Prescriptive requirements

Table 4. Results of testing the prescriptive requirements of HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding
Property			Unit	Requirement	Result
Water absorption			%	≤ 40	29.8
Density			kg/m³	≥ 950	1 388
Dimensional change			%	< 0.20	0.1
Flexural strength	MD^{Table footnote (1)}		MPa	> 7.0	21.0
Flexural strength	XD^{Table footnote (1)}		MPa	> 7.0	13.7
Fastener pull-through resistance			N	≥ 28 × thickness	1 144
Water vapour transmission (water method)			ng/m²·s·Pa	> 60	1 056
Freeze-thaw resistance	loss of mass		%	≤ 3	1.42
	loss of flexural strength	MD	%	≤ 15	4.1
	loss of flexural strength	XD	%	≤ 15	12.9
	deleterious effects		-	None	None
Watertightness			-	No drop of water	None
Warm water resistance	loss of flexural strength	MD	%	≤ 15	–9.4^{Table footnote (2)}
	loss of flexural strength	XD	%	≤ 15	–12.0^{Table footnote (2)}
	deleterious effects		-	No visible cracks	None

Table 5. Results of testing the prescriptive requirements of Artisan^® Lap Siding
Property		Unit	Requirement	Result
Water absorption		%	≤ 40	29.0
Density		kg/m³	≥ 950	1 205
Flexural strength	MD^{Table footnote (1)}	MPa	> 7.0	17.5
Flexural strength	XD^{Table footnote (1)}	MPa	> 7.0	11.0
Water vapour transmission	water method	ng/m²·s·Pa	> 60	668
Water vapour transmission	desiccant method	ng/m²·s·Pa	Report value	320

Table 6. Results of testing the prescriptive requirements of Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System
Property		Unit	Requirement	Result
Water absorption		%	≤ 40	30.0
Density		kg/m³	≥ 950	1 221
Flexural strength	MD^{Table footnote (1)}	MPa	> 7.0	15.0
Flexural strength	XD^{Table footnote (1)}	MPa	> 7.0	8.6
Water vapour transmission	water method	ng/m²·s·Pa	> 60	602
Water vapour transmission	desiccant method	ng/m²·s·Pa	Report value	315
Freeze-thaw resistance	loss of mass	%	≤ 3	2.00
	loss of flexural strength	%	≤ 15	3.0
	deleterious effects	-	None	None

Performance requirements

Wind load resistance

Table 7. Results of testing the wind load resistance of the products for non-post-disaster buildings
Assembly ID^{Table footnote (1)}	Product	Cladding dimension, mm	Frame	Sheathing	Stud spacing^{Table footnote (2)} , mm	Fastener spacing, mm	Fasteners	Maximum building height^{Table footnote (3)}, m	Hourly wind pressure, Q₅₀, kPa
1	HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding	1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 spruce-pine‑fir (S‑P‑F) wood	None	610	305 (vertical)	6d common nail	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
1		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 spruce-pine‑fir (S‑P‑F) wood	None	610	305 (vertical)	6d common nail	20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
2		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	203 (vertical)	50-mm siding nail; 2.3-mm shank; 5.7-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
2		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	203 (vertical)	50-mm siding nail; 2.3-mm shank; 5.7-mm head	20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
3		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	150 (vertical)	6d common nail	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
3		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	150 (vertical)	6d common nail	20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
4		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	150 (vertical)	38-mm ring shank nail; 2.5-mm shank; 5.7-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
4		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	150 (vertical)	38-mm ring shank nail; 2.5-mm shank; 5.7-mm head	20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
5		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	20-ga steel	None	610	305 (vertical)	#8 bugle head screw; 32-mm long; 8.2-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.45
6		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	20-ga steel	None	610	305 (vertical)	38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	-	Fail^{Table footnote (4)}
7		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	20-ga steel	None	610	203 (vertical)	38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
7		1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	20-ga steel	None	610	203 (vertical)	38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
8	HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding	1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	18-ga steel	None	406	150 (vertical)	38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
8	HardiePanel^® HZ5™ Vertical Siding	1 220 × 2 440 × 7.5	18-ga steel	None	406	150 (vertical)	38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
9	HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding	235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing)^{Table footnote (5)} 6d common nail	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
9		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing)^{Table footnote (5)} 6d common nail	20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
10		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(blind nailing) 6d common nail	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
10		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(blind nailing) 6d common nail	20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
11		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 32-mm roofing nail; 3-mm shank; 9.5-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
11		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
12		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(blind nailing) 50-mm siding nail; 2.3-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
13	HardiePlank^® HZ5™ Lap Siding	305 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(face nailing)^{Table footnote (6)} 63.5-mm siding nail; 2.4-mm shank; 6.0-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.65
13		305 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.55
14		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(face nailing) 6d common nail	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
14		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(face nailing) 6d common nail	20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
15		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm oriented strandboard (OSB)	610	203 (horizontal)	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
15		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm oriented strandboard (OSB)	610	203 (horizontal)		20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
16		184 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 6d common nail	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
16		184 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 6d common nail	20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
17		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm. shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
17		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
18		235 × 305 × 7.5	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm. shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.45
19		210 × 305 × 7.5	20-ga steel	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
19		210 × 305 × 7.5	20-ga steel	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
20	HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels	406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
20		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	610	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
21		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
21		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
22		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm OSB	610	356 (horizontal)	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
22		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm OSB	610	356 (horizontal)		20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
23	HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Notched Panels	406 × 1 220 × 6.2	20-ga steel	None	610	-	(blind nailing) 38-mm ET&F pin; 2.5-mm shank; 6.2-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.55
23		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	20-ga steel	None	610	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.45
24		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 32-mm roofing nail; 3.0-mm shank; 9.5-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
24		406 × 1 220 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
25	HardieShingle^® HZ5™ Individual Shingle	150, 203, 305 × 457 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm OSB	610	Two end nails per shingle^{Table footnote (7)}	(blind nailing) 32-mm roofing nail; 3.0-mm shank; 9.5-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
25		150, 203, 305 × 457 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm OSB	610	Two end nails per shingle^{Table footnote (7)}		20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
26		150, 203, 305 × 457 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm OSB	610	Two end nails per shingle	(blind nailing) 32-mm ring shank nail; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.75
26		150, 203, 305 × 457 × 6.2	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	11.1-mm OSB	610	Two end nails per shingle		20	Q₅₀ < 0.65
27^{Table footnote (8)}	Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System	260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 6d siding nail; 50.4-mm long; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.85
27^{Table footnote (8)}		260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.75
28		260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood + 1 x 4 S‑P‑F furring	None	406	-	(blind nailing) #8 screw; 9.5-mm head-diameter; 32-mm long	12	Q₅₀ < 1.00
28		260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood + 1 x 4 S‑P‑F furring	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 1.00
29	Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System	260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood + 1 x 4 S‑P‑F furring	None	610	-	(blind nailing) #8 screw; 9.5-mm head-diameter; 32-mm long	12	Q₅₀ < 0.85
29		260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood + 1 x 4 S‑P‑F furring	None	610	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.75
30^{Table footnote (8)}		260 × 3 660 × 16	20-ga steel	None	406	-	(blind nailing) #8 screw; 9.5-mm head-diameter; 32-mm long	12	Q₅₀ < 1.00
30^{Table footnote (8)}		260 × 3 660 × 16	20-ga steel	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 1.00
31^{Table footnote (8)}	Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System	260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 Douglas Fir Larch wood	None	610	-	(face nailing) 8d ring shank siding nail; 50.4-mm long; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 1.00
31^{Table footnote (8)}	Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System	260 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 Douglas Fir Larch wood	None	610	-		20	Q₅₀ < 1.00
32	Artisan^® Lap Siding	209 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-	(blind nailing) 6d siding nail; 50.4-mm long; 2.4-mm shank; 5.6-mm head	12	Q₅₀ < 0.85
32		209 × 3 660 × 16	2 × 4 S‑P‑F wood	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 0.75
33		209 × 3 660 × 16	20-ga steel	None	406	-	(blind nailing) #8 screw; 7.9-mm head-diameter; 41-mm long	12	Q₅₀ < 1.00
33		209 × 3 660 × 16	20-ga steel	None	406	-		20	Q₅₀ < 1.00

Notes:

Footnote 1

Some of the assemblies and fastening schedules listed in the table are not covered by the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

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Footnote 2

Stud spacing indicates the horizontal fastener spacing when no sheathing was used. When sheathing was used, the horizontal fastener spacing is shown in the table.

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Footnote 3

Buildings up to three storeys high (12 m) fall under the scope of Part 9 of Division B of the NBC 2015. Buildings higher than 12 m fall under the scope of Part 4 of Division B of the NBC 2015. In accordance with the NBC 2015, the engineering design must be prepared by a professional engineer licensed to practise in Canada who has expertise in the relevant area.

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Footnote 4

The testing lab indicated that the test failed due to the poor installation of the panel on the structure.

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Footnote 5

Blind nailing is a technique in which siding is fastened only at the top by penetrating through one sheet, and fasteners are hidden by the course above.

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Footnote 6

Face nailing is a technique in which siding is fastened at the top and the bottom by penetrating through two sheets of overlapped siding, and fastener heads are exposed to the elements.

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Footnote 7

A fastener was nailed at the side ends of the siding on the sheathing.

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Footnote 8

Under this Evaluation Report, the performance of Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System has only been validated when it is installed with drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the cladding. Therefore, the data provided in this table for Assembly IDs 27, 30 and 31 are presented for information only. Please refer to Intertek test report# 103764372COQ-008 dated 2019-12-20 for further information.

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Table 8. Deflection measurements from the wind load resistance test
Assembly ID	Maximum wind pressure for deflection measurements, Pa	Deflection measurements, mm
		Assembly^{Table footnote (1)}		Component^{Table footnote (2)}
		Negative pressure	Positive pressure	Negative pressure	Positive pressure
1	980	–5.37	5.00	–2.39	2.23
2	1 200	–4.93	4.41	–2.20	1.97
3	1 630	–4.90	4.77	–2.19	2.12
4	980	–3.27	3.18	–1.46	1.35
5	1 200	–4.12	4.04	–2.14	2.05
6	1 200	N/A^{Table footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote (3)}
7	1 200	–4.89	4.79	–2.54	2.40
8	1 200	–2.13	2.05	0.57	0.50
9	1 630	–5.02	4.99	–0.72	0.65
10	1 200	–6.19	5.85	–2.30	2.17
11	1 200	–5.49	5.47	–0.78	0.71
12	1 200	–5.99	5.87	–2.22	2.09
13	1 200	–4.05	3.89	–2.96	2.84
14	1 630	–7.17	6.30	–3.47	3.05
15	1 200	–4.76	4.05	–1.55	0.42
16	1 630	–5.61	5.35	–0.80	0.76
17	1 200	–3.99	3.71	–0.57	0.53
18	980	–5.17	4.73	–1.92	1.73
19	1 200	–3.76	3.44	–0.63	0.59
20	1 200	–2.70	2.64	–1.09	1.02
21	1 630	–2.31	2.27	–0.36	0.28
22	1 200	–2.31	2.19	–0.82	0.75
23	1 200	–3.20	2.95	–1.51	1.39
24	1 630	–2.31	2.24	–0.36	0.31
25	1 630	–6.21	6.09	0.31	0.26
26	1 630	–6.66	5.98	–0.33	0.30
27^{Table footnote (4)}	1 850	–38.69	39.41	–39.02	37.11
28	2 660	–44.42	49.86	–38.48	49.00
29	1 850	–41.56	46.48	–47.98	46.32
30^{Table footnote (4)}	2 410	–37.78	36.55	–38.40	37.00
31^{Table footnote (4)}	2 660	–63.72	51.92	–65.55	52.20
32	1 850	–29.98	–37.08	–30.95	37.42
33	2 410	–14.53	–19.13	–14.71	19.25

Notes:

Footnote 1

The deflection was measured at the mid-height of a 3 000-mm stud and determined with the averaged deflections at the bottom and the top of the stud as a baseline.

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Footnote 2

The deflection was measured at the centre point between two studs and determined with the averaged deflections at those studs as a baseline.

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Footnote 3

“N/A” = not applicable. The deflection was not measured due to the failure of the specimen.

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Footnote 4

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Table 9. Results of testing the impact resistance^{Table footnote footnote (1)} of the products
Assembly ID	Safety impact		Retention of performance
Assembly ID	Large soft 100 N·m	Small hard 10 N·m	Large soft 34 N·m	Smaller soft 60 N·m	Smaller soft 6 N·m	Small hard 10 N·m	Small hard 1 N·m
1	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
2	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
3	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
4	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
5	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
6	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}	N/A^{Table footnote footnote (3)}
7	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
8	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
9	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
10	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
11	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
12	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
13	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
14	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
15	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
16	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
17	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
18	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
19	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
20	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
21	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
22	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
23	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
24	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Pass	Pass
25	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass
26	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass
27^{Table footnote footnote (4)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-
28	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-	Pass	-
29	Pass	Pass	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-	Pass	-
30^{Table footnote footnote (4)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	Pass	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-	Fail^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-
31^{Table footnote footnote (4)}	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	-	Pass	-
32	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	-	Pass	-
33	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	-	Pass	-

Notes:

Footnote 1

Large soft bodies are designed to transfer a significant amount of energy to the cladding and to the wall assembly. Small hard bodies are capable of causing localized impact damage without any appreciable transmission of energy to the wall assembly.

Smaller soft bodies are smaller and harder than the large soft bodies, and larger and softer than small hard bodies. They are designed to induce localized damage, as well as transmit energy to the rest of the assembly.

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Footnote 2

The product did not demonstrate capacity to retain the performance of the cladding under impact loads that induce localized damage as well as transmit energy to the rest of the assembly. The product will be limited to applications where such performance is not required or where the cladding system can be repaired or replaced easily. The CCMC Technical Guide specifies that for cladding systems that can be repaired or replaced easily, lower impact resistance values may be accepted down to 6 N·m for small soft impact and 1 N·m for small hard impact.

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Footnote 3

N/A = not applicable. Assembly 6 was not tested for impact resistance because it previously failed the wind resistance test.

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Footnote 4

Under this evaluation report, the performance of Artisan^® Siding with Lock Joint System has only been validated when it is installed with drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the cladding. Therefore, the data provided in this table for Assembly# 27, 30 and 31 is presented for information only. Please refer to Intertek test report# 103764372COQ-008 dated 2019-12-20 for further information.

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Fire performance

Table 10. Results of testing the fire performance^{Table footnote footnote (1)}
Property	Requirement	Result
Non-combustibility	CAN/ULC-S114	Non-combustible
Flame-spread rating	CAN/ULC-S102	0
Smoke-developed classification	CAN/ULC-S102	5

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