TEST REPORT ASTM E331. Report No.: E Rendered to: IMISON USA Houston, Texas

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1 TEST REPORT ASTM E331 Report No.: E Rendered to: IMISON USA Houston, Texas PRODUCT TYPE: Foam and Plaster Wall System SERIES/MODEL: Fibrecote Title Water Penetration Resistance Test Pressure (2 hour duration) Summary of Results 300 Pa (6.24 psf) 2865 Market Loop Southlake, TX p f

2 Revision 2: 01/09/15 Page 1 of Report Issued To: Imison USA 109 Camilla Blvd Covington, LA Test Laboratory: Architectural Testing, Inc Market Loop Southlake, Texas Project Summary: 3.1 Product Type: Steel stud, EPS foam and plaster "Fibrecote" walling system 3.2 Series/Model: Imison Compliance Statement: Results obtained are tested values and were secured by using the designated test methods. Test specimen description and results are reported herein. 3.4 Test Date: 11/17/ Test Record Retention End Date: All test records for this report will be retained until 11/17/ Test Location: Houston Foam and Plastics licensed manufacturer for Imison USA in Houston, Texas. 3.7 Test Sample Source: The test specimen was provided by the client and was witnessed during fabrication, (Reference Architectural Testing Test Specimen Selection Report No. E , dated 10/21/14). 3.8 Drawing Reference: The test specimen supporting data have been reviewed by Architectural Testing and are representative of the test specimens reported herein. Test specimen construction was verified by Architectural Testing per the data located in Appendix B. Any deviations are documented herein. 3.9 List of Official Observers: Name Company Fred Weitsz John H. Waskow, P.E. Imison Architectural Testing, Inc. 4.0 Test Method: ASTM E , Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

3 Revision 2: 01/09/15 Page 2 of Test Specimen Description: 5.1 Specimen Size: Overall Area: Width Height 5.9 m² (64.0 ft 2 ) millimeters inches millimeters inches Overall size 2, , Wall Construction: The test specimen consisted of 3-5/8" x 1-1/4" x 18ga steel stud, EPS foam, metal lath and plaster "Fibrecote" load bearing wall system constructed onsite with a 24" x 24" nominal horizontally centered vinyl fixed window and typical wood 18" exterior eave overhang. Two 3-5/8" 18 ga metal studs with 1-1/4" legs were installed 36" from each edge, leaving a center 24" stud space to facilitate the window installation. The PVC fixed window was interior glazed with 3/4" insulated glass with a 1/2" spacer and two pieces of 1/8" annealed glass set with glazing compound and a snap-in interior glazing bead. The custom manufactured EPS foam insulation panels were joined together using the steel studs in a typical "male-female/tongue and groove" application. The window installed directly to the steel studs as typically done in fixed window installations, no flashings, weather/flashing tapes or building wraps were used with the Imison walling system. Metal lath was secured using 18 ga galvanized tie wire wrapped around the studs passing through the EPS foam and then looped around the metal lath. 1" thick final coat custom formulated plaster "Fibrecote" was sprayed in two separate applications of ~1/2" to each side. The wood eave was then installed to the exterior face. The exterior and interior surfaces were painted with PPG # Seal Grip primer and PPG #4-110 Perma-Crete Pitt-Flex Elastomeric topcoat. See ATI Test Sample Selection Report E for more fabrication details. 5.3 Drainage: No drainage was utilized. 5.4 Building Wraps, Flashings or Flashing Tapes: No flashings, weather/flashing tapes or building wraps were used with the Imison walling system.

4 Revision 2: 01/09/15 Page 3 of Installation: The test specimen was installed into a 2 x 10 Spruce-Pine-Fir wood frame with no shim space to hold the wall specimen and allow the connection of 2 x 4 supporting legs. The 2 x 10 has nothing to do with the performance of the system. The exterior perimeter of the wall specimen plaster/fibrecote to the 2x10 wood frame, plaster/fibrecote to the window frame, and plaster/ Fibrecote to the wood eave were sealed with elastomeric sealant. 7.0 Test Results: The temperature during testing was 18 C (65 F). The water application rate was 5 gal/hr/ft 2. The results are tabulated as follows: Title of Test Results Allowed Note Water Penetration, per ASTM E 331 at 300 Pa (6.24 psf) Pressure difference across the specimen Pass No leakage 1 General Note: All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced standard. Note 1: 120 min. duration

5 Test Report No.: E Revision 2: 01/09/15 Page 4 of 5 Architectural Testing will service this report for the entire test record retention period. Test records that are retained, such as detailed drawings, datasheets, or other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Architectural Testing, Inc. for the entire test record retention period. 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. John H. Waskow, P.E. Director Regional Operations Andy Cost Laboratory Manager JHW:hd Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included. Appendix-A: Photographs (3) Appendix-B: Drawings (2) This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00479, issued 01/27/12.

6 Revision 2: 01/09/15 Page 5 of 5 Revision Log Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s) 1 12/11/14 All Incorporated Client Changes 2 01/09/15 2 Added details to wall construction and window installation 4 Added detail to water penetration test Appendix B Added drawings

7 Appendix A Photographs Photo No. 1: Exterior Face (Note vertical control joint/reveal line to right of window) Photo No. 2: Interior Face (Note vertical control joint/reveal line to left of window)

8 Photo No. 3: Transparent Test Chamber on Interior Side Photo No. 4: Water Spray Rack on Exterior Side (Note sealant in vertical reveal to left of window)

9 Photo No. 5: Base of Perimeter Frame Protected from Water Exposure Photo No. 6: Sealant Around Perimeter of Window

10 Appendix B Drawings Test Report No.: E

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