SSP Panel Test Data

Test

Purpose

Procedure

Results

Thermal Resistance

Determines insulating properties of the panels

ASTM C 236
Guarded Hot Box

Good R values for an HCFC Foam System
(see published values for panel type and thickness)

Air Leakage

Measures air leakage through the panel joints

ASTM E 283
Chamber Method

The leakage rate for the SSP panel will not exceed 0.01 CFM/SF at 40 psf pressure differential

Water Penetration

Measures water leakage through the panel joints

ASTM E 331
Chamber Method

No water penetration at pressure differential of 50 psf for the SSP panel

Strength

Determines the load/span
properties of the roof and wall panels

ASTM E 72
Chamber Method

Panel load/span and deflection tables are available

Wind Uplift

Determines uplift resistance
of roof panels in high winds

Underwriters
Laboratories
UL 580

SSP Roof Panels have a Class 90 rating with a 7'- 0" purlin spacing

Factory Mutual
STD. 4471(1995)

SSP Roof Panels have a Class 1-75 and 1-90 rating with a 5'- 0" purlin spacing

Determines ultimate uplift
capacity of roof panels

ASTM E 1592

SSP Roof Panels have an ultimate uplift capacity of 100 psf with a 6'- 0" purlin spacing

Ignition Properties

Determines ignition temperatures of the panel core material

ASTM D 1929

Self-ignition temperature is 860 degrees F. Flash-ignition temperature is 842 degrees F.

Surface Burning

Determines the surface burning characteristics of the core and panels

Underwriters
Laboratories UL 723
(ASTM E 84)

Core Material (5")
Flame Spread 20*, Smoke Developed 400

Finished Panels
2" to 5" Panel
Flame Spread 15*, Smoke Developed 
250 - 450

Room Fire Test

Evaluates the burning of roof and wall panels in a room configuration

Factory Mutual
STD. 4880 (1994)
(UBC 17-5)

All wall and roof panels are rated Class 1 to 30 ft high, 5 in. max thickness

Roof Deck Fire Test

Evaluates the burning of roof deck panels from internal fire

Underwriters
Laboratories
UL 1256
Southwest Research
Institute
UBC STD.
17-4

The SSP Roof Panels satisfactorily meet the acceptance requirements

Roof Covering Fire Test

Evaluates the burning of
roof covering from external fire

Underwriters
Laboratories
UL 790
(ASTM E 108)

The SSP Roof Panel is rated Class A

Factory Mutual
STD. 4471 (1995)
(ASTM E 108)

The SSP Roof Panel
is rated Class A

Note: The numerical flame spread rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.

 

SSP Panel Thermal Properties

Product Code

Thickness

"U" Factor

"R" Factor

SSP 200

2"

.067

14.9

SSP 250

2 1/2"

.053

19.0

SSP 300

3"

.043

23.1

SSP 400

4"

.032

31.3

SSP 500

5"

.025

39.5

 

Note: Insulation values determined by tests conducted in accordance with ASTM C 236 at a mean temperature

of 75 degrees F., winter condition corrected to 15 mph outside and still inside.