[CCMC 14127-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number:

14127-R

Status:

Active

Issue date:

2019-05-30

Modified date:

2022-12-06

Evaluation holder:

BASF Canada Inc.

10 Constellation Court
Toronto ON M9W 1K1
Canada
Website: www.basf.com
Telephone: 289-360-1300

Product name:

HP+™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System

Compliance:

NBC 2010, NBC 2015, OBC

Criteria:

CCMC-TG-072709.01-10A "CCMC Technical Guide for Air Barrier Systems for Exterior Walls of Buildings"
CCMC-TG-072709.01-15D "CCMC Technical Guide for Air Barrier Systems for Exterior Walls of Buildings"

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as an air barrier system (ABS) for exterior walls of buildings in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following codes:

National Building Code of Canada 2010

ID	Code provision	Solution type
09-25-03-01-00-0-00	9.25.3.1. Required Barrier to Air Leakage	Acceptable
09-25-03-02-00-0-00	9.25.3.2.(1) Air barrier systems shall possess the ch ...	Acceptable
09-25-03-02-00-0-00	9.25.3.2.(2) Where polyethylene sheet is used to prov ...	Alternative
09-25-03-03-00-0-00	9.25.3.3. Continuity of the Air Barrier System	Acceptable
09-36-02-09-00-0-00	9.36.2.9. Airtightness	Acceptable

National Building Code of Canada 2015

ID	Code provision	Solution type
09-25-03-01-00-0-00	9.25.3.1. Required Barrier to Air Leakage	Acceptable
09-25-03-02-01-0-00	9.25.3.2.(1) Air Barrier System Properties (effective barrier to air infiltration and exfiltration)	Acceptable
09-25-03-02-02-0-00	9.25.3.2.(2) Air Barrier Systems Properties (alternative to 6-mil polyethylene air barrier)	Alternative
09-25-03-03-00-0-00	9.25.3.3. Continuity of the Air Barrier System	Acceptable
09-36-02-09-01-b-00	9.36.2.9.(1)(b) Airtightness (exterior walls only)	Acceptable

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 21-03-366 (14127-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 2021-04-12 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 name

HP+™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System

Product description

This Report addresses the performance of HP+^™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System as a proprietary ABS designated by BASF Canada Inc.

General description of the assemblies

HP+™ E Series: WALLTITE^® CM01 polyurethane foam sprayed between wood studs (installed at 406 mm (16 in.) on centre (o.c.) and 609 mm (24 in.) o.c.) and over Neopor^® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) board. Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 in Air barrier system details shows the assembly.
HP+™ X Series: the same wall assembly as HP+™ E Series with the exception of a wood sheathing installed between the wood stud and the Neopor^® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) board. Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 in Air barrier system details show the assembly.

Principal material and accessories

Principal material in the plane of airtightness

WALLTITE^® CM01 (CCMC 14100-L) spray-applied, polyurethane foam insulation by BASF Canada Inc. When installed as part of the designated ABS, WALLTITE^® CM01 spray-applied polyurethane foam serves a double function in the wall assembly:
1. as the principal plane of airtightness of the designated ABS; and
2. as a thermal insulation.
The use of the spray-applied polyurethane foam as a thermal insulation is evaluated in CCMC 14100-L. The foam insulation consists of 2 components:
- Elastospray^® 8000A isocyanate; and
- a polyurethane resin identified as WALLTITE^® CM01.
The two components are mixed on site by an installer approved by BASF Canada Inc. to install the insulation product. The resulting product is a spray-applied polyurethane with an assigned long-term thermal resistance value of 1.82 (m²·K)/W per 50 mm. The colour of the finished product is purple. When the foam insulation serves as the principal component in the BASF Canada Inc. proprietary ABS, it must be installed at a minimum thickness and density, which are specified in the "Air barrier system" section in the Conditions and limitations section of this Report.

Accessories for continuity of the ABS

Transition membrane at frame rough openings (see Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9 and Figure 10 in Air barrier system details):^{Footnote (1)}
- 3M^™ Air and Vapour Barrier 3015, a proprietary elastomeric flashing with acrylic adhesive manufactured by 3M Canada Company; or
- HP+^™ Flash, a one-component elastomeric liquid-flashing membrane manufactured by BASF used in conjunction with Tyvek^® HomeWrap^™ Breather Type Sheathing Membrane (CCMC 12808-R).
Sealant: (see Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 5 and Figure 6 in Air barrier system details):
- MasterSeal^® NP1^™, a one-component elastomeric polyurethane sealant manufactured by BASF, for use on the exterior side of the wood frame along the horizontal joint between:
  - the sill plate and rim board;
  - the rim board and subfloor;
  - the subfloor and bottom plate;
  - the bottom plate and studs; and
  - the top plates.
  MasterSeal^® NP1^™ is also for use along the vertical joint between:
  - the studs;
  - the header lumbers; and
  - at corners of the window/door rough frame opening.
  The use of MasterSeal^® NP1^™ on the interior side is along the joint between the frame of the windows and doors, and the rough frame opening.

Component for wind load resistance^{Footnote (2)}

in the HP+™ E Series: Neopor^® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS)^{Footnote (3)}, a moulded expanded polystyrene board with bead technology manufactured by BASF used as a backing for the installation of WALLTITE^® CM01. See Figure 4 in Air barrier system details for Neopor^® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) attachment.
in the HP+™ X Series: 6 mm thick (1/4 in.) plywood or OSB sheathing used as a backing for the installation of WALLTITE^® CM01.

Notes:

Footnote 1

The original full-scale testing was carried out with two transition membranes: the 3M™ Air and Vapour Barrier 3015 and the HP+™ Flash used in conjunction with Tyvek® HomeWrap™ Breather Type Sheathing Membrane. Other polyethylene-based membrane evaluated by the CCMC can be used in conjunction with the HP+™ Flash.

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Footnote 2

Note that lateral loads due to wind are not within the scope of this evaluation. Requirements for braced walls outlined in Part 9 of the NBC 2015 apply to lateral loads from wind and/or seismic forces.

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Footnote 3

Neopor® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) has demonstrated compliance with CAN/ULC-S701-11, “Standard for Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering,” based on QAI Laboratories’ Building Products Listing Program. Packaging must be labeled with the QAI certification mark.

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Manufacturing plants

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

Product name	Manufacturing plants
Product name	Blackie, AB, CA	Toronto, ON, CA
HP+™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System	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.

Air barrier system

The durability assessment of WALLTITE^® CM01 (the principal material of the ABS) has demonstrated sufficiently low air permeance at a thickness of 25.4 mm and a minimum field density of 39 kg/m³ (also called "in-place density"), which meets the intent of Subsection 9.25.3., Air Barrier Systems, of Division B of the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015 for buildings with an indoor relative humidity (RH) of 35% or less. For buildings with a higher RH (e.g., swimming pools and museums), additional assessment is required in accordance with Part 5, Environmental Separation, of Division B of the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015.

The evaluation of HP+^™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System is limited to wood-frame construction meeting the requirements of Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015. The air leakage rate of the tested wall assemblies, following structural aging, met the rating A1 (less than 0.05 L/(s·m²) at a pressure difference of 75 Pa) when tested in accordance with CAN/ULC-S742-11, “Air Barrier Assemblies – Specification.” The wall assemblies have demonstrated sufficient strength to resist wind loads so it can be used in Part 9 buildings in geographical locations where the wind pressure is Q_1/50 ≤ 1 000 Pa for a maximum building height of 12 m. The Q_1/50 corresponds to the 1-in-50-year wind pressure return period published in Appendix C of Division B of the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015. For applicability of the ABS rating and durability of the components, in wood frame construction beyond Part 9, the stamp of an engineer is required for acceptance by the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). See "Additional data" in the "Technical information"of this Report.

For ensuring air leakage control and strength in the field, the ABS must be installed in locations where the wind pressure is equal to or lower than the aforementioned wind pressure limits and installed in the field by BASF-trained installers/contractors following the BASF Canada Inc.- specified ABS installation manual entitled “HP+^™ Wall System – Technical Installation Manual (revision date 8 May 2019).” Additional construction details and drawings provided in the “HP+^™ Wall System – 3D Field Assembly Guide (version 2019-05-01)” for the HP+^™ E Series and HP+^™ X Series must also be followed. Additional field installation requirements are described below in the "Air barrier system – field quality assurance" and in "Thermal insulation – field quality assurance" section of this Report. A copy of the BASF Canada Inc. installation instructions must be available on the job site at all times during the installation for review by building officials. All installers of WALLTITE^® CM01 must present their Caliber certification card upon request by the building official.

See Air barrier system details of this Report for examples of the tested wall assemblies.

The product must be identified with the manufacturer’s name and logo, and the phrase “CCMC 14127-R.”

Air barrier system – field quality assurance

When HP+^™E and X Series – Air Barrier System is applied as the designated ABS, BASF Canada Inc. requires that the installer be BASF Canada Inc.-trained and that Caliber conducts the necessary follow-up inspections to ensure that the certified contractors are performing the necessary field quality control (for example, on the application of the transition membrane, sealant and spray foam as per CAN/ULC-S705.2-05, “Thermal Insulation – Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam, Medium Density – Application”).

Caliber conducts periodic audits to ensure:

the approved accessories are being used;
proper installation of the transition membrane by conducting periodic tension testing as part of the BASF Canada Inc.-specified quality control;
proper continuity details and substrate conformance as part of the quality control procedure for the product;
proper application of the WALLTITE^® CM01 spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation; and
the daily work records are maintained for the ABS installation.

All results must be recorded on the Caliber daily worksheet for the HP+^™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System.

Thermal insulation – field quality assurance

When WALLTITE^® CM01 is applied as a spray-foam insulation, the material must be manufactured on site by qualified installers trained by BASF Canada Inc. with field inspections carried out by Caliber. Caliber certifies BASF Canada Inc.’s training program and provides follow-up inspections to ensure installations are in accordance with CAN/ULC-S705.2.

The product must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation manual. A copy of this manual must be available on the job site at all times during the installation. All installers must present their Caliber certification card and daily work record upon request by the building officials.

Note: the BASF Canada Inc. field quality assurance program calls for periodic audits of the installers. These audits usually consist of random inspections. Some larger projects are subject to mandatory inspections. Building officials may contact BASF Canada Inc. (866-474-3538) and request an inspection for a specific job site if they deem it necessary. In cases where the installation is deemed non-conforming by Caliber/BASF Canada Inc. and the non-conformance is not remedied by the installer, Caliber/BASF Canada Inc. will inform the owner/architect/building official of the non-conforming installation.

See CCMC 14100-L for additional limitations on the installation of the WALLTITE^® CM01 spray-foam product.

Elastospray^® 8000A isocyanate and the polyurethane resin WALLTITE^® CM01 must have their containers (i.e., drums) identified by the phrase “CCMC 14127-R” and “CCMC 14100-L,” respectively.

Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number	Criteria name
CCMC-TG-072709.01-10A	CCMC Technical Guide for Air Barrier Systems for Exterior Walls of Buildings
CCMC-TG-072709.01-15D	CCMC Technical Guide for Air Barrier Systems for Exterior Walls of Buildings

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

Performance requirements

The results of the air leakage tests conducted on 3 representative specimens (wall assemblies) are summarized in the "Results of testing the HP+^™ E and X Series - Air Barrier System" table below. The original full-scale wall assemblies testing was carried out with WALLTITE^® v.3 previously evaluated by the CCMC. The performance resutling from these tests has been deemed applicable to WALLTITE^® CM01- Air Barrier System.

The durability test results of the ABS components are summarized in the "Results of durability testing of components in the HP+^™ E and X Series - Air Barrier System" table below. WALLTITE^® CM01 met the CCMC air permeance durability requirements and is deemed to be an adequate foam for the air barrier system application.

The performance of the product has been tested in accordance with the CCMC Technical Guide for qualification for use as an ABS.

To qualify, a conforming ABS must:

have an acceptable low air leakage rate;
be continuous;
be durable;
have sufficient strength to resist the anticipated air pressure load; and
be buildable in the field.

Air leakage rate

Table 1. Results of testing the HP+™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System
Type of wall^{Table footnote (1)} (see Figure 1 to Figure 3 in Air barrier system details of this Report)	Air leakage requirement (CAN/ULC-S742 classification)	Result^{Table footnote (2)}
	Air leakage requirement (CAN/ULC-S742 classification)	Air leakage rate after wind loading at 75 Pa ΔP	Air leakage rate after wind loading at −20°C and at 75 Pa ΔP
HP+™ E Series	A1^{Table footnote (3)} ≤ 0.05 L/(s·m²)	0.029 L/(s·m²)	0.039 L/(s·m²)^{Table footnote (4)}
HP+™ X Series	A1^{Table footnote (3)} ≤ 0.05 L/(s·m²)	0.036 L/(s·m²)	0.042 L/(s·m²)^{Table footnote (4)}

Notes

Footnote 1

The tested wall assemblies did not lose their integrity during the wind pressure loading.

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Footnote 2

The air leakage rate of the wall assemblies was determined after the specimens were exposed to structural aging. Aging of the ABS was conducted considering the target sustained wind pressure difference of Q_1/50 = 1 000 Pa (P₁) and a maximum building height of 12 m for Part 9 buildings. Therefore, the wall assemblies were subjected to the following loading schedule:

one-hour sustained positive and negative pressure set at 1 000 Pa (P₁);
2 000 cycles of positive and negative pressure set at 1 460 Pa (P₂);
wind gust of positive and negative pressure set at 2 180 Pa (P₃); and
deflection loading at 1 460 Pa held for ten seconds.

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Footnote 3

The air leakage rate requirement is based on the "Permissible air leakage rate" in Table 2, developed by the CCMC/NRC with input from an industry consortium. The table is deemed to meet the intent of the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015 with regard to ABS performance. Considering that the maximum air leakage rate of the tested wall specimens is lower than 0.05 L/(s·m²), the water vapour permeance of the outermost layer, in this case, Neopor^®, can be between 15 and 60 ng/(Pa·s·m²) or higher.

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Footnote 4

The air leakage rate was determined in accordance with ASTM E 1424, “Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure and Temperature Differences Across the Specimen,” at an air temperature of −20°C to verify any deformation causing air leakage at low temperature.

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Table 2. Permissible air leakage rate^{Table footnote footnote (1)}
Water vapour permeance (WVP) of outermost layer of wall assembly (ng/(Pa·s·m²))	Maximum permissible air leakage rate of ABS (L/s·m²) @ 75 Pa ΔP
15 < WVP ≤ 60	0.05
60 < WVP ≤ 170	0.10
170 < WVP ≤ 800	0.15
> 800	0.20

Durability of air barrier system components

Results of durability testing of components in the HP+^™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System
Property		Requirement	Result
Spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation	WALLTITE^® CM01 by BASF Canada Inc.	air permeance before and after aging (ASTM D 726): < 10% increase	Passed
Spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation	WALLTITE^® CM01 by BASF Canada Inc.	thermal resistance after heat aging and weathering (ASTM C 518): 90% retention	Passed^{Table footnote (1)}
Transition membrane	3M^™ Air and Vapour Barrier 3015 by 3M Canada Company	physical properties before and after aging: 85% retention	Passed
Transition membrane	HP+^™ Flash a liquid flashing by BASF used in conjunction with Tyvek^® HomeWrap^™ Breather Type Sheathing Membrane	physical properties before and after aging: 85% retention	Passed
Sealant	MasterSeal^® NP1^™ by BASF Canada Inc.	complies with ASTM C 920	Passed

Additional data

Data in this section does not form part of the CCMC's Code compliance opinion.

The following test data are provided for information purposes only as the CCMC opinion of the product's compliance with the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015 stated in this evaluation is limited to a maximum building height of 12 m for Part 9 buildings. For the applicability of the ABS rating and durability of the components in wood frame construction beyond Part 9, the stamp of an engineer is required for acceptance by the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

The third-party testing laboratory that conducted the air leakage tests in compliance with CAN/ULC-S742 also reported the following sustained hourly wind pressure loads and its corresponding building heights beyond 12 m:

Q_1/50 sustained hourly wind pressure load 0.450 kPa (450 Pa) and building height of 60 m;
Q_1/50 sustained hourly wind pressure load 0.550 kPa (550 Pa) and building height of 20 m;
Q_1/50 sustained hourly wind pressure load 0.650 kPa (650 Pa) and building height of 20 m;
Q_1/50 sustained hourly wind pressure load 0.750 kPa (750 Pa) and building height of 20 m; and
Q_1/50sustained hourly wind pressure load 0.850 kPa (850 Pa) and building height of 20 m.

The tested wall specimens did not lose their integrity during the wind pressure loading.

Air barrier system details

Specimens tested for qualifying system details

Figure 1 to Figure 6 outline the original full-scale wall specimens tested with WALLTITE^® v.3, which represent typical construction details to be reproduced in the field as part of the installation of BASF Canada Inc.’s proprietary HP+^™ E and X Series – Air Barrier System. Figure 7 to Figure 11 depict the continuity details of the ABS at penetrations. The representative specimens tested also contained defects (e.g., Neopor^® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) defects, etc.) to verify the sensitivity of the ABS to these possible field defects and allow for tolerances. See the “HP+^™ Wall System – Technical Installation Manual (revision date 8 May 2019)” and “HP+^™ Wall System – 3D Field Assembly Guide (version 2019-05-01)” for complete details.

HP+^™ wall system, E Series windows and floor

Tested wall specimen HP+ E Series with windows, floor and concrete base. — Figure 1. Tested wall specimen HP+^™ E Series with windows, floor and concrete base.
A. Horizontal section A-A, HP+^™ E Series

B. Verical section B-B, HP+^™ E Series

C. Vertical section C-C, HP+^™ E Series

Wood stud, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

Bottom plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

Double top plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

WALLTILE^® SPF insulation, 25.4 mm (1 in.)

Neopor^® insulating sheating, 25.4 mm (1 in.)

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

Plywood subfloor

Floor I-joist, 241 mm (9.5 in.)

38 × 89 mm (2 × 4) sill plate

Sill plate gasket

Concrete base, 200 mm (8 in.)

Measurement of 406 mm (16 in.)

Window opening

Since a concrete base is built as part of the tested wall specimens to represent the foundation wall, a sill plate gasket was installed at the joint between the concrete base and wood sill plate to comply with Sentence 9.23.7.2.(2), Levelling and Sealing of Sill Plates, of Division B of the NBC 2010 and NBC 2015.

Masonry veneer anchors and service penetrations (pipe, electrical box and steel duct) were introduced in the tested wall specimen HP+^™ E Series.

The joint between rim boards must be sealed with MasterSeal^® NP1^™. Figure 1 shows a rim board joint that has been sealed (vertical red line) in the area where 2 I-Joists were installed side by side. See Figure 5 for further details.

HP+^™ wall system, E and X Series opaque wall

Tested wall specimens HP+E and X Series opaque wall. — Figure 2. Tested wall specimens HP+^™ E and X Series opaque wall
A. Horizontal section, HP+^™ X Series

B. Horizontal section, HP+^™ E Series

C. Vertical section, HP+^™ E Series

D. Vertical section, HP+^™ X Series

Wood stud, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

Bottom plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

Double top plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

WALLTILE^® SPF insulation, 38 mm (1.5 in.)

Neopor^® insulating sheating, 25.4 mm (1 in.)

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

Plywood or OSB

Measurement of 254 mm (10 in.)

Measurement of 406 mm (16 in.)

HP+^™ wall system, E and X Series window and floor

Tested wall specimens HP+ E and HP+ X Series with windows, floor and concrete base. — Figure 3. Tested wall specimens HP+^™ E and HP+^™ X Series with windows, floor and concrete base
A. Horizontal section A-A, HP+^™ X Series

B. Horizontal section B-B, HP+^™ E Series

C. Vertical section B-B, HP+^™ E Series

D. Vertical section, HP+^™ X Series

Wood stud, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

Bottom plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

Double top plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

WALLTILE^® SPF insulation, 38 mm (1.5 in.)

Neopor insulating sheating, 25.4 mm (1 in.)

MasterSeal^® NP1 sealant

Plywood or OSB

38 × 89 mm (2 × 4) sill plate

Sill plate gasket

Concrete base 200 mm (8 in.)

Plywood subfloor

38 × 235 mm (2 × 10) floor joist or I-joist

Window opening

Measurement of 254 mm (10 in.)

Measurement of 406 mm (16 in.)

Masonry veneer anchors and service penetrations (various types of pipe) were introduced in the tested wall specimen HP+^™ E and X Series.

HP+^™ wall system, E Series Neopor^® attachment (exterior view)

Neopor Graphite Polystyrene attachment. — Figure 4. Neopor^® Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) attachment

Window #1

Window #2

Measurement of 3.05 m (10 ft.)

Measurement of 152 mm (6 in.)

Measurement of 200 mm (8 in.)

HP+^™ wall system, E Series wall framing

MasterSeal NP1 at wood frame joints. — Figure 5. MasterSeal^® NP1^™ at wood frame joints
A. Horizontal Section B-B, HP+^™ E Series

B. Vertical Section A-A, HP+^™ E Series

1: Horizontal stud, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

2: Bottom plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

3: Double top plate, 38 × 89 mm (2 × 4)

4: Masterseal^® NP1^™ sealant

5: Rim board

6: Masterseal^® NP1^™ sealant

7: Window detail

8: Rough window opening

9: Floor detail

10: Rim board joint

11: Measurement of 3.05 m (10 ft.)

12: Measurement of 406 mm (16 in.)

13: Measurement of 1359 mm (53.5 in.)

14: Measurement of 635 mm (25 in.)

15: Measurement of 806.5 mm (31.8 in.)

16: Measurement of 216 mm (8.5 in.)

HP+^™ wall system, E and X Series, wall/window details MasterSeal^® NP1™ sealant and self-adhesive membrane

Additional details of MasterSeal NP1 at wood frame joints. — Figure 6. Additional details of MasterSeal^® NP1^™ at wood frame joints
A. Horizontal section, HP+^TM E Series

B. Horizontal section, HP+^TM X Series

C. Vertical section, A-A and B-B, HP+^TM E Series

D. Vertical section, A-A and B-B, HP+^TM X Series

WALLTILE SPF insulation 38 mm (1.5 in.)

Neopor EPS insulation 25.4 mm (1in.)

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

Wood framing (38 × 89 mm (2 × 4) plates and studs)

Backer rod

Window opening

I-joist

Measurement of 38 × 235 mm (2 × 10)

HP+^™ wall system, E and X Series, wall/window details MasterSeal^® NP1™ sealant and self-adhesive membrane

Accessories for continuity at window/door penetrations for HP+ E Series and HP+ X Series. — Figure 7. Accessories to address the continuity at window/door penetrations for the HP+^™ E Series and HP+^™ X Series
A. Exterior side view

B. Interior side view

38 mm (2) by X lumber, 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) plywood or OSB, 38 mm (2) by X lumber

Cross-section C-C

Cross-section D-D

MasterSeal^® NP1^™ sealant

Window perimeter sealing

Cross-section E-E

Cross-section G-G

WALLTITE^® SPF insulation

Neopor^®insulating sheathing

MasterSeal^® NP1^™ sealant

Membrane

Backer rod

Window opening

HP+^™ wall system, E and X Series, wall/window details MasterSeal^® NP1™ sealant (caulking) and self-adhesive membrane

Transition membrane for continuity at window/door penetrations for HP+ E Series and HP+ X Series. — Figure 8. Transition membrane to address the continuity at window/door penetrations for the HP+^™ E Series and HP+^™ X Series
**Step 9/A - Air/water tightness of openings**

A. Ensure that MasterSeal^® NP1^™ sealant has been applied in all corners of openings

B. Install air barrier and waterproofing membrane at each corner covering sealant installed

C. Starting along bottom edge, install membrane around entire perimeter of openings

D. Fold membrane into opening

E. Install membrane along vertical edges of openings

F. When required by manufactures, use roller to apply pressure and seal membrane to substrate

G. Install the window head flashing

Cut at each corner

Fold membrane inwards and fully cover framing members of opening

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

Window head

Flashing

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

HP+^™ wall system, E and X Series, wall/window details HP+^™ Flash with Tyvek^® HomeWrap^™ breather type sheathing membrane

Transition membrane for continuity at window/door penetrations for HP+ XR and XR-S Series. — Figure 10. Transition membrane to address the continuity at window/door penetrations for the HP+^™E Series and HP+^™X Series
**Step 9C - Air/water tightness of openings - weather-resistive barrier + liquid membrane option**

A. Install the weather-resistive barrier and fold the edges at the four sides of the opening

B. Apply the HP+^™ Flash liquid flashing membrane in the corners 1, at the Neopor^®-wood joint 2, and on each side of the opening 3

C. Extend the HP+^™Flash liquid flashing membrane using a trowel

D. Fold and fix the weather-resistive barrier towards the interior of the opening, and apply a second layer of HP+^™ Flash

E. Extend the HP+^™Flash liquid flashing membrane using a trowel

F. Install the window head flashing

G. Apply MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant on top of the window head flashing

Window head

Flashing

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

Weather-resistive barrier

HP+^™ wall system, E, X and XR Series penetration details

MasterSeal NP1 sealant for continuity at penetrations for HP+ E Series and HP+ X Series. — Figure 11. Sealant MasterSeal^® NP1^™ to address the continuity at penetrations for the HP+^™ E Series and HP+^™ X Series
A. Vertical section, HP+^™ E Series duct/pipe opening detail

B. Vertical section, HP+^™ X Series duct/pipe opening detail

Galvanized steel duct

Steel pipe

MasterSeal^® NP1^™sealant

WALLTITE^® SPF insulation

Neopor^® insulating sheating

Plywood or OSB

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.

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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.

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Date modified:: 2023-11-08