[CCMC 14059-L] CCMC Standard compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada
| CCMC number: | 14059-L |
| Status: | Active |
| Issue date: | 2017-04-10 |
| Modified date: | 2023-09-14 |
| Evaluation holder: | Thermafiber Inc./Owens Corning
3711 Mill Street |
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Product names
- Fire & Sound Guard™
- Thermafiber® SAFB™
- Thermafiber® UltraBatt™
Product description
These products are mineral fibre batt insulations that are available as friction-fit batts in the following sizes:
- Thermafiber® UltraBatt™ has a density up to 64 kg/m3 and is available in:
- widths of 381 mm, 406 mm, 584 mm and 610 mm;
- lengths of 1 194 mm and 1 219 mm; and
- thicknesses of between 64 mm and 203 mm.
- Thermafiber® SAFB™ has a density up to 40 kg/m3 is available in:
- widths of 381 mm, 406 mm, 488 mm, 584 mm and 610 mm;
- lengths of 1 194 mm and 1 219 mm; and
- thicknesses of between 25 mm and 179 mm in 12.7 mm increments.
- Fire & Sound Guard™ has a density up to 40 kg/m3 is available in:
- widths of 381 mm, 406 mm, 488 mm, 584 mm and 610 mm;
- lengths of 1 194 mm and 1 219 mm; and
- thicknesses of between 25 mm and 179 mm in 12.7 mm increments.
Manufacturing plants
This evaluation is limited to products produced at the following plants:
| Product names | Manufacturing plants | |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO, US | Wabash, IN, US | |
| Fire & Sound Guard™ | Product evaluated by the CCMC | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
| Thermafiber® SAFB™ | Product evaluated by the CCMC | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
| Thermafiber® UltraBatt™ | 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
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
| Criteria number | Criteria name |
|---|---|
| CAN/ULC-S702-14, Type 1 | Standard for Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation For Buildings |
The design thermal resistance values of Thermafiber® UltraBatt™ at various design thicknesses are listed in the following table.
| Design thickness (mm) | Design RSI (m2 · K/W) |
|---|---|
| 64 | 1.8 |
| 89 | 2.5 |
| 140 | 3.9 |
| 146 | 4.2 |
| 152 | 4.0 |
| 152 | 4.2 |
| 180Table footnote (1) | 4.9 |
| 203Table footnote (1) | 5.6 |
Thermafiber® SAFB™ and Fire & Sound Guard™ have not been evaluated as part of this CCMC Listing for its fire-resistance or sound rating. Consult the manufacturer for more information. Also, R-values (Table) does not apply to Thermafiber® SAFB™ and Fire & Sound Guard™.
Administrative information
Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments
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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.
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