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[CCMC 14144-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

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Code compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as a waterproofing membrane for below-ground concrete foundation walls in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following code:

National Building Code of Canada 2015

ID Code provision Solution type
09-13-03-01-00-0-009.13.3.1.(1) Where hydrostatic pressure occurs, water ...Acceptable
09-13-03-02-00-0-009.13.3.2.(2) Materials used for exterior waterproofin ...Alternative
09-13-03-04-00-0-009.13.3.4.(1) Unless otherwise stated in this Subsecti ...Alternative

The above opinion is 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

Hygrothane

Product description

The product is a cold, spray-applied, polyurea membrane system consisting of 2 liquid components mixed during application that when cured form a seamless, monolithic waterproofing membrane. The first component is a Special Pre-Polymer ISO and the second component is a Reactive Polyamine Crosslinker. The product is intended to be used as a waterproofing membrane. The product is intended to be installed on poured concrete or concrete block wall substrates of below-grade foundation wall systems.

The spray-applied membrane is applied by the manufacturer’s qualified installers to a thickness 1.27 mm (50 mils) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Manufacturing plants

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

  • Brantford, Ontario, Canada

  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 scope of this Evaluation is for applications falling under the scope of Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2015. The foundation walls must meet the structural requirements of the NBC 2015.
  • The maximum hydrostatic pressure that the membrane can sustain is 48 kPa for 5 days.
  • The poured-in-place concrete wall must be cured to a maximum measured moisture content of 20% and the outside temperature shall not be below –5°C prior to the application of the product.
  • Unit masonry or poured-in-place concrete walls must meet the surface preparation requirements of Article 9.13.3.3., Preparation of Surface, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The chemicals (Part A and B of the waterproofing system) must be stored on site as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • The thickness of the membrane installed throughout the foundation wall must meet the minimum thickness of the evaluated product.
  • While the waterproofing continuity of the membrane to other parts of the wall (e.g., slabs, footing) is beyond the scope of this Evaluation Report, the installer must follow manufacturer-approved solutions to provide the waterproofing continuity.
  • This Evaluation Report only covers the spray-applied installation of the membrane.
  • Patching materials used to fill voids in the substrate wall system must be compatible with the substrate and the membrane.
  • During application of the membrane, the manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed to ensure risks associated with exothermic reactions and subsequent fire risks are eliminated.
  • Following its application, the entire membrane must be protected from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation within six weeks of its application and in accordance with the manufacturer’s additional recommendations.
  • The exposed above-grade portion of the membrane after soil settling must be protected from UV radiation with a compatible exterior top coat paint finish or flashing for in-service UV protection or additional backfill to protect the membrane that would be graded away from the foundation.
  • The use of the product is limited to installation over foundation walls facing normal soil conditions. When used in soils containing high levels of organic matters, chemicals, or microbiological activity, the manufacturer must be consulted to determine suitability.
  • Prior to backfilling:
    • the membrane must be first inspected to detect any defects (e.g., holes, cracks, thin areas, bubbles) and be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
    • the membrane must be protected on the exterior side before backfill with a protection board in accordance with Sentence 9.13.3.4.(3) of the NBC 2015.
  • The foundation wall must be backfilled in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 9.12.3., Backfill, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The product must be applied by qualified installers in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions using the recommended tools.
  • The product must be identified with the phrase “CCMC 14144-R.”

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-071416.02-15CCMC Technical Guide for Cold, Spray-Applied, Two-Component Polyurea Elastomeric Membrane for Waterproofing Concrete Foundation Walls

The Report 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. 

Table 1. Material properties of the membrane – original product
Property Unit Requirement Result
Dry film thickness mm ± 10% of the manufacturer declared value – 1.27 (50 mils) 1.165 (45 mil – average of 30 readings)
Tensile strength at 23°C MD N Report value 392
XD 400
Elongation at 23°C MD % > 200% 334
XD 347
Load strain energy at 23°C MD strain energy kN·m/m2 Report value 29.1
peak load kN/m 18.2
ultimate elongation at 5% of max load % 317
XD strain energy kN·m/m2 Report value 25.1
peak load kN/m 16.5
ultimate elongation at 5% of max load % 303
Load strain energy at –18°C MD strain energy kN·m/m2 Report value 18.7
peak load kN/m 29.9
ultimate elongation at 5% of max load % 122
XD strain energy kN·m/m2 Report value 7.6
peak load kN/m 27.7
ultimate elongation at 5% of max load % 53
Water vapour transmission at 127 mm thickness ng/(Pa·s·m2) < 60 58
Dynamic puncture at 23°C, impact height 25 cm n/a Rating 3 or 4 Pass
at –15°C, impact height 25 cm n/a Rating 3 or 4 Pass
Static puncture at 23°C, 25 kg n/a Rating 3 or 4 Pass
at –15°C, 25 kg n/a Rating 3 or 4 Pass
Dimensional stability, 4 d at 50°C water bath % > 1 MD 0.38
XD 0.43
Water absorption, 4 d at 50°C water bath % > 3 0.43
Plastic flow mm > 1 0.5
Adhesion in peel after water immersion, 1 day (d) at 50°C N/m > 200 1 249
at standard installation temperature 23°C without water immersion > 200 1 726
at lowest installation temperature –10°C without water immersion > 200 1 058
Back-to-back peeling (lap peel) N Report value 42
N/m 1 680
Crack bridging at –20°C (14 d at 70°C) n/a No visible cracking, splitting or loss of adhesion Pass
at 40°C (14 d at 70°C) No visible cracking, splitting or loss of adhesion
Low temperature flexibility, at –40°C n/a No cracks No visible cracks 5/5
Watertightness on original, after static puncture, dynamic puncture, after chemical aging n/a No evidence of leakage No leakage – 48 kPa or 4.89 m water head pressure, 5 days
Pinholing n/a No pinhole revealed when viewed against 300 W flash lamp from 300 mm distance Pass
Pull adhesion without primer – on pavement blocks MPa Report value 3.56
with primer – on concrete slab on pavement blocks 5.84

 

Table 2. Material properties of the membrane – after heat aging
Property Unit Requirement Result
Retention properties after chemical resistance
Peel adhesion after NaOH immersion N/m > 200 1101 with primer
Tensile strength after H2O immersion MD % ≥ 75% of original 145
XD 117
% elongation after H2O immersion MD % ≥ 75% of original 106
XD 117
Tensile strength after NaCl solution immersion MD % ≥ 75% of original 123
XD 131
% elongation after NaCl solution immersion MD % ≥ 75% of original 98
XD 96
Retention properties after heat aging
Peel adhesion after heat aging N/m > 200 552 with primer
Tensile strength after heat aging MD % ≥ 90 of original 121
XD 134
% elongation after heat aging MD % ≥ 90 of original 93
XD 97
Retention properties after accelerated weathering FL/UV – 200 h
Tensile strength after UV weathering MD % ≥ 90 of original 92
XD 99
% elongation after UV weathering MD % ≥ 90 of original 96
XD 98
Peel adhesion after only UV weathering N/m > 200 393
Glass transition temperature before heat or UV (original) n/a Report value Pass (not found between –74°C and 95°C)
after heat aging < –10°C
after UV aging < –10°C
Watertightness after static puncture n/a No leakage observed after 5 days at 5 m height of water head Pass
after dynamic puncture
after chemical aging (NaOH / NaCl / acetic)
after heat aging
after heat plus UV aging
Crack bridging performance after water immersion at –20°C and 30°C n/a No visible cracking, splitting or loss of adhesion Pass
after chemical aging (NaOH), at –20°C and 30°C
after chemical aging (acetic acid), at –20°C and 30°C
after UV, at –20°C  and 30°C

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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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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