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[CCMC 13429-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as an exterior siding for buildings of combustible construction 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
09-27-02-00-00-0-009.27.2. Required Protection from PrecipitationAcceptable
09-27-03-00-00-0-009.27.3. Second Plane of ProtectionAcceptable
09-27-12-00-00-0-009.27.12. Vinyl SidingAlternative

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 10-06-243 (13429-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 2012-04-12 (revised 2021-04-16) 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

  • BEACH HOUSE SHAKE®COMPOSITE SHINGLE
  • TANDOSTONE®COMPOSITE STONE
  • TandoShake®

Product description

The wall siding panels and corners are made of injection-molded, press-formed polypropylene and are fastened to the building structure with corrosion-resistant fasteners every 200 mm (8 in.) through pre-punched nailing slots located along the top edge of the panel, which are concealed once the upper panel is installed. The products and associated profiles evaluated under CCMC 13429-R are shown in Table 1. The products have a nail hem wall thickness of between 2 mm and 2.3 mm.

Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate TANDOSTONE® COMPOSITE STONE Stacked Stone and BEACH HOUSE SHAKE® COMPOSITE SHINGLE respectively, as examples of the profiles.

Table 1. Evaluated products, profiles, and panel sizes
Product name Profile name Panel size, mm (length × width) Product formulation
BEACH HOUSE SHAKE®COMPOSITE SHINGLE -- 1 191 × 419 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #6)
TANDOSTONE®COMPOSITE STONE ProBrick 1 121 × 472 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #6)
Hand-Cut Stone 1 122 × 467 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #6)
Stacked Stone 1 127 × 492 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #6)
Creek Ledgestone 1 159 × 495 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #6)
TandoShake® Cape Cod Perfection 1 191 × 419 Polypropylene (Formulation #1)
Hand Split 1 019 × 476 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)
R&R 4.5 1 108 × 392 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)
RoughSawn Cedar Dual 1 501 × 381 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)
RoughSawn Cedar Single 2 286 × 216 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)
RoughSawn Staggered 1 502 × 389 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)
Rustic Cedar 6 2 426 × 216 Polypropylene (Formulation #1)
Rustic Cedar 9 (unpainted) 1 851 × 292 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)
Rustic Cedar 9 (pre-painted) 1 851 × 292 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #6)
Scalloped Perfection 1 502 × 381 Polypropylene + mineral filler (Formulation #7)

 

 

A drawing of "TANDOSTONE® COMPOSITE STONE Stacked Stone".

Figure 1. TANDOSTONE® COMPOSITE STONE Stacked Stone

 

 

A drawing of BEACH HOUSE SHAKE® COMPOSITE SHINGLE.

Figure 2. BEACH HOUSE SHAKE® COMPOSITE SHINGLE

Manufacturing plant

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

Product namesManufacturing plant
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC, CA
BEACH HOUSE SHAKE®COMPOSITE SHINGLEProduct evaluated by the CCMC
TANDOSTONE®COMPOSITE STONEProduct evaluated by the CCMC
TandoShake®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.

  • The products are limited to use as exterior siding for buildings falling within the scope of Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The siding panels must be installed on furring, providing a second line of defence that consists of a continuous, clear, and uninterrupted air space of 19 mm outboard of the sheathing membrane.
  • The furring must be installed over the sheathing membrane.
  • The system requires flashing at appropriate locations in order to drain water to the outside.
  • Furring for the attachment of the siding must be securely nailed to the sheathing or framing, spaced at 200 mm on centre (o.c.), and be not less than 19 mm × 38 mm.
  • The fasteners must be minimum 38-mm galvanized smooth-shank nails.
  • The products must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s current installation instructions.
  • The product must be clearly identified with the phrase "CCMC 13429-R" on its packaging.

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-074633.04-15CCMC Technical Guide for Polypropylene Siding

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

Material requirements

Physical properties

Table 2. Results of testing the physical properties of TANDOSTONE® COMPOSITE STONE Stacked Stone
Property Requirement Test method Result
Impact resistance (N·m) ≥ 3.95 ASTM D 7254 Pass
Weathering No structural changes or visible surface changes such as peeling, chipping, cracking, flaking, or pitting ASTM D 7254 Pass
Performance requirements

Wind load resistance

Table 3. Results of testing the wind load resistance of TandoShake® RoughSawn Cedar Dual at Q50 < 1.00 kPaTable footnote footnote (1)
Property RequirementTable footnote footnote (2)Table footnote footnote (3) Result
Deformation (sustained pressure) Sustained for 1 h ≥ 1 000 Pa Pass
Repeated positive and negative pressure test (cyclic pressure), 2 000 cycles 1 460 Pa Pass
Safety test (gust loads) 2 180 Pa Pass

 

Table 4. Results of testing the wind load resistance of TANDOSTONE® COMPOSITE STONE Stacked Stone at Q50 < 0.45 kPaTable footnote footnote (1)
Property RequirementTable footnote footnote (2)Table footnote footnote (3) Result
Deformation (sustained pressure) Sustained for 1 h ≥ 450 Pa Pass
Repeated positive and negative pressure test (cyclic pressure), 2 000 cycles 660 Pa Pass
Safety test (gust loads) 980 Pa Pass
Additional performance data

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

Fire performance

Table 5. Results of fire performance testing of TANDOSTONE® COMPOSITE STONE Stacked StoneTable footnote footnote (1)
Property Test method Results
Flame-spread rating (FSR)Table footnote footnote (2) CAN/ULC-S102 110
Smoke developed classification (SDC)Table footnote footnote (2) CAN/ULC-S102 > 500 (estimated)Table footnote footnote (1)

Administrative information

Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments

This assessment must be read in the context of the entire CCMC Registry of Product Assessments, any applicable building code or by-law requirements, and/or any other regulatory requirements (for example, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, etc.).

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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