Architectural Testing
PERFORMANCE TEST REPORT
FOR
AIR LEAKAGE AND DURABILITY
OF BARRIER PRODUCTS
Rendered to:
TREMCO, INC.
SERIES/MODEL: EXOAIR 230 with ACM 4100 and TRESPA TS110 Rain Screen Panels
PRODUCT TYPE: Liquid Applied Air Barrier
Report No.: 91110.01-501-44
Test Date: 04/29/09
And: 04/30/09
Report Date: 05/20/09
Revision 1: 04/09/12
Test Record Retension End Date: 04/30/13
1140 Lincoln Avenue
Springdale, PA 15144
phone: 724-275-7100
fax: 724-275-7102
www.archtest.com
Architectural Testing
PERFORMANCE TEST REPORT
FOR
AIR LEAKAGE AND DURABILITY
OF BARRIER PRODUCTS
Rendered to:
TREMCO, INCORPORATED
3735 Green Road
P.O. Box 1014
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Report No.: 91110.01-501-44
Test Date: 04/29/09
And: 04/30/09
Report Date: 05/20/09
Test Record Retention End Date: 04/30/13
Project Summary: Architectural Testing, Inc. was contracted by Tremco, Inc. to conduct air
leakage, water penetration resistance, and durability tests on a liquid applied air barrier product.
The mock-ups tested were representative of target commercial installation methods. Testing was
performed on two commercial walls, one control wall and one penetrated wall.
Reference Documents:
ASTM E 283-04, Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through
Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across
the Specimen.
ASTM E 2357-05, Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier
Assemblies.
ASTM E 330-02, Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
ASTM E 331-00, Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls
and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
Test Protocol: A series of laboratory tests were performed to determine air leakage resistance,
water penetration resistance, wind load performance, and durability of commercial air barriers
with commercial installation techniques. The installations were tested for air leakage, water
penetration resistance, and structural performance testing using ASTM E 283, ASTM E 2357,
ASTM E 330, and ASTM E 331. The durability of the selected installations was evaluated and
re-testing for air leakage was performed.
1140 Lincoln Avenue
Springdale, PA 15144
phone: 724-275-7100
fax: 724-275-7102
www.archtest.com
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Test Specimen Description: Two commercial walls were constructed for this project. All walls
measured 96" wide by 96" high.
Wall #1 Installation: The control wall was constructed of nominal 2" x 8" Spruce-Pine-Fir
wood studs spaced 16" on center. The wall was sheathed with nominal 5/8" thick Georgia
Pacific DensGlas Gold secured to the wood studs with #6 x 2" long drywall screws, located 2"
from the corners and spaced 16" on center. A nominal 2" x 10" Spruce-Pine-Fir wood buck was
secured around the perimeter. TREMCO ExoAir 230, a liquid applied air barrier, was applied to
the exterior of the wall. A NOW Specialties, Inc. ACM 4100 rain screen panel system,
consisting of eight metal panels protruding 2" from the air barrier surface was applied to the
exterior using horizontal extruded aluminum angles. The aluminum angles were fastened through
the air barrier system to the wood studs with #12 x 2" long self drilling screws, spaced
approximately 16" on center. Each panel interlocked at the top and bottom with the aluminum
angles, and was fastened at each top corner with one #10 x 3/4" long self drilling screw. The
exterior perimeter of the wall was sealed to the wood buck with a silicone sealant.
Wall #2 Installation: The penetrated wall was constructed of nominal 2" x 8" Spruce-Pine-Fir
wood studs spaced 16" on center. The wall was sheathed with nominal 5/8" thick Georgia
Pacific DensGlas Gold secured to the wood studs with #6 x 2" long drywall screws, located 2"
from the corners and spaced 16" on center. A nominal 2" x 10" Spruce-Pine-Fir wood buck was
secured around the perimeter. The penetrations included a 24" by 48-1/2" wood blank window, a
4" by 4" HVAC duct, a 1-1/2" diameter plumping pipe, and two electrical box penetrations, one
square and one octagon per ASTM E 2357. TREMCO ExoAir 230, a liquid applied air barrier,
was applied to the wall. The wood window blank was flashed and sealed at the perimeter with
Tremco's "Proglaze ETA, Engineered Transition Assembly and Spectrem 1 silicone sealant".
The perimeter of the duct, pipe sleeve and electrical boxes were all sealed with the ExoAir 230,
to provide a continuous barrier. A NOW Specialties, Inc. TRESPA TS100 rain screen panel
system, consisting of seven composite panels protruding 1-1/8" from the air barrier surface was
applied using continuous vertical extruded aluminum brackets. The continuous brackets were
fastened through the air barrier system to the wood studs using #12 x 2" long self drilling screws,
spaced approximately 16" on center. Each composite panel was fastened to the aluminum
brackets using #10 by 1" long truss head screws. The exterior perimeter of wall was sealed to
the wood buck with a silicone sealant.
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Test Results: The test results are recorded in the following tables:
Wall #1 - Commercial Control Wall
Test Results
Title of Test Pressure Air Infiltration Air Exfiltration
2
25 Pa (0.52 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
50 Pa (1.05 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
Air 75 Pa (1.56 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
2
Infiltration/Exfiltration 100 Pa (2.10 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
(Phase I) 150 Pa (3.14 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
2
250 Pa (5.23 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
300 Pa (6.27 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
Title of Test Pressure Test Results
Water Penetration Resistance 718 Pa (15.0 psf) No Penetration
Title of Test Pressure Test Results
100 Pa (2.09 psf) No damage
200 Pa (4.18 psf) No damage
Deformation
300 Pa (6.27 psf) No damage
(10 second load)
400 Pa (8.36 psf) No damage
500 Pa (10.45 psf) No damage
Deformation (60 minute load) 600 Pa (12.54 psf) No damage
Cyclic Loading (1000 cycles) 800 Pa (16.72 psf) No damage
Gust Loading (3 second load) 1200 Pa (25.08 psf) No damage
Test Results
Title of Test Pressure Air Infiltration Air Exfiltration
2
25 Pa (0.52 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
50 Pa (1.05 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
2
Air 75 Pa (1.56 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
Infiltration/Exfiltration 100 Pa (2.10 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
(Phase II) 150 Pa (3.14 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
2
250 Pa (5.23 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
300 Pa (6.27 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
Test Results (Inch)
Title of Test Pressure
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7
Wind Pressure +1440 Pa (+30.09 psf) 0.02 0.07 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.07
Loading
(10 second load) -1440 Pa (-30.09 psf) 0.03 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.07
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Test Results: (Continued)
Wall #2 - Commercial Penetration Wall
Test Results
Title of Test Pressure Air Infiltration Air Exfiltration
2
25 Pa (0.52 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft <0.01 cfm/ft2
50 Pa (1.05 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
Air 75 Pa (1.56 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 0.01 cfm/ft2
2
Infiltration/Exfiltration 100 Pa (2.10 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft 0.01 cfm/ft2
(Phase I) 150 Pa (3.14 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 0.01 cfm/ft2
2
250 Pa (5.23 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft 0.02 cfm/ft2
300 Pa (6.27 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 0.02 cfm/ft2
Title of Test Pressure Test Results
100 Pa (2.09 psf) No damage
200 Pa (4.18 psf) No damage
Deformation
300 Pa (6.27 psf) No damage
(10 second load)
400 Pa (8.36 psf) No damage
500 Pa (10.45 psf) No damage
Deformation (60 minute load) 600 Pa (12.54 psf) No damage
Cyclic Loading(1000 cycles) 800 Pa (16.72 psf) No damage
Gust Loading(3 second load) 1200 Pa (25.08 psf No damage
Test Results
Title of Test Pressure Air Infiltration Air Exfiltration
25 Pa (0.52 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 <0.01 cfm/ft2
2
50 Pa (1.05 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft 0.01 cfm/ft2
Air 75 Pa (1.56 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 0.01 cfm/ft2
Infiltration/Exfiltration 100 Pa (2.10 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 0.01 cfm/ft2
2
(Phase II) 150 Pa (3.14 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft 0.01 cfm/ft2
250 Pa (5.23 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft2 0.02 cfm/ft2
2
300 Pa (6.27 psf) <0.01 cfm/ft 0.02 cfm/ft2
Test Results (Inch)
Title of Test Pressure
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7
Wind Pressure +1440 Pa (+30.09 psf) 0.15 0.16 0.19 0.08 0.14 0.19 0.13
Loading
(10 second load) -1440 Pa (-30.09 psf) 0.18 0.22 0.23 0.11 0.17 0.23 0.13
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General Note: All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced standards.
Tape and film were not used to seal against air leakage during structural testing.
Drawing Reference: The test specimen drawings have been reviewed by Architectural Testing
and are representative of the test specimen reported herein.
List of Official Observers:
Name Company
Kyle Miller Tremco, Inc.
Scottie Stinson Tremco, Inc.
Michael Soeder Tremco, Inc.
Michael Kohler Tremco, Inc.
Daniel Ozuna Now Specialties
Alex Debo Now Specialties
Alex Debo Jr. Now Specialties
Lynn George Architectural Testing, Inc.
Corey Eisenhuth Architectural Testing, Inc.
Detailed drawings, data sheets, representative samples of test specimens, a copy of this report, or
other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Architectural Testing, Inc. for a period
of four years from the original test date. At the end of this retention period, such materials shall
be discarded without notice and the service life of this report will expire.
Results obtained are tested values and were secured by using the designated test methods. This
report does not constitute certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this
laboratory. It is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and relates only to the
specimen(s) tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written
approval of Architectural Testing, Inc.
For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, INC:
Joseph E. Allison Lynn George
Senior Technician Director Regional Operations
JEA:sld
Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included.
Appendix-A: Test Equipment (1)
Appendix-B: Photographs (6)
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Revision Log
Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s)
0 05/20/09 N/A Original report issue
1 04/09/12 Cover Page, Page 1 Corrected - Expiration date: 04/30/12 to
Test Record Retention End Date: 04/30/13
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Appendix A
Test Equipment
Instrument Manufacturer Asset #
Control Panel ATI 004968
Water Spray Rack ATI 004989
Linear Transducer Celesco 005196
Linear Transducer Celesco 005198
Linear Transducer Celesco 005200
Linear Transducer Celesco 005201
Linear Transducer Celesco 62163
Linear Transducer Celesco 62164
Linear Transducer Celesco 62164
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Appendix B
Photographs
Photo No. 1
ExoAir 230 Control Wall
Photo No. 2
ExoAir 230 Control Wall with aluminum angles
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Photo No. 3
ExoAir 230 Control Wall with ACM 4100 Panels
Photo No. 4
ExoAir 230 Perforated Wall
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Photo No. 5
ExoAir 230 Perforated Wall with Aluminum Brackets
Photo No. 6
ExoAir 230 Perforated Wall with TRESPA TS110 Panel System
