TEST REPORT. Rendered to: ENDURIS EXTRUSIONS INC. For: 6' high by 8' wide Dog Ear Picket Shadow Box Privacy Fence Systems

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1 Architectural Testing TEST REPORT Rendered to: ENDURIS EXTRUSIONS INC For: 6' high by 8' wide Dog Ear Picket Shadow Box Privacy Fence Systems This report contains in its entirety: Cover Page: 1 page Table of Contents: 1 page Report Body: 5 pages Appendix A: 1 page Appendix B: 3 pages Report No: C Report Date: 09/17/13

2 TEST REPORT C September 17, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 General Information Product Project Description Reference Standard Wind Load Testing Test Specimen Equipment Test Setup Test Procedure Limitations of Test Wind Load Test Results... 3 Revision Log... 5 Appendix A - Drawings Appendix B - Photographs

3 TEST REPORT Rendered to: ENDURIS EXTRUSIONS INC 7167 Old Kings Road Jacksonville, Florida Report No: C Test Dates: 08/06/13 Through: 08/07/13 Report Date: 09/17/ General Information 1.1 Product Endwood 6' high by 8' wide Dog Ear Picket Shadow Box Privacy Fence Systems 1.2 Project Description Architectural Testing, Inc. was contracted by Enduris Extrusions Inc. to perform dynamic wind load tests on their 6' high by 8' wide double panel Endwood Cellular privacy fence systems. This report includes comprehensive written and photographic documentation of the testing performed. 2.0 Reference Standard 2010 Florida Building Code, Building 3.0 Wind Load Testing 3.1 Test Specimen Two fence sections measuring approximately 8' 0" wide by 6' 0" tall were tested. Enduris Extrusions Inc. provided all test materials, and they also assembled all test specimens at Architectural Testing Tampa, FL. See drawings in Appendix A for detailed descriptions of assembly and components.

4 Page 2 of Equipment Two propeller fan wind generators were utilized for testing. The propeller of each fan was 84 inches in diameter and was comprised of four Kevlar composite airfoil units belt driven by an 8.1 liter high-output V8 engine. Wind speeds for the wind generators were calibrated according to AAMA Deflections were measured with linear displacement transducers accurate to 0.01 inch. 3.3 Test Setup A steel test fixture was designed and fabricated to simulate a rigid post embedment. The bottom of the bottom rail was fixed at two inches above the top of the test fixture. The wind generator outlet was located 4 ft from the face of the specimen (see photographs in Appendix B). Linear transducers were fixed on the top rail, middle of the in-fill area, and bottom rail of each panel. Transducers were also fixed to the center supporting line post for deflection measurements. 3.4 Test Procedure Per Section of the 2010 Florida Building Code, Building, wind load testing began at 50 mph and increased until failure or a maximum wind speed of 110 mph. Wind loads were performed with a relaxation period between 50 mph and each increased mph up to the maximum mph to record deflections and permanent set measurements. Each wind load applied was held for sixty seconds. 3.5 Limitations of Test Test setup and procedure provides information for evaluation of the fence assembly to resist sustained wind speeds indicated in the test results. This evaluation includes the transfer of wind loads to the fence panels, rails and support posts. The posts supported a double section of fence in this simulation to fully evaluate for actual field conditions.

5 Page 3 of Wind Load Test Results: See drawings in Appendix A for assembly details and photographs in Appendix B for specimen orientation respective to wind direction. Test Sample: #3 Series/Model: Endwood Type: Dog ear picket shadow box Description: 6' high by 8' wide Cellular privacy fence Rails: Three 1-5/8" by 2-3/4" by 93-1/2" cellular Rails. (small rails) Rail Reinforcement: 1" galvanized pipe with a wall thickness of 0.050" was utilized only in the center rail of each panel. Panels: Eighteen 0.425" by 5.5" by 70" cellular cut dog ear style Panels secured to each rail with two # 4d by 1-1/2" ring shank nails. The two panels were each restrained into three routed slots at each post measuring 1-5/8" by 2-3/4". Each post utilized a 1/4" by 63" steel locking rod down through the hollow post and through each rail. Post: Three 5" by 5" by 96" PVC post with (0.150" wall) that was supported by an aluminum insert same height as the jig clamps. 5" by 5" by 32" I beam to keep from crushing post. Rail Attachment: Routed slots captured the ends of the rails. Each rail was secured inplace with steel 1/4" by 63" drop rods. Measurements: Measurements were taken at the top rail, center of panel, bottom rail for each panel (numbers 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9) and top, center and bottom of line post (numbers 4, 5, 6). Test No. 3 - Test Date: 08/06/13 Wind Speed Duration Maximum Deflection (inches) mph 60 sec mph Permanent Set mph 60 sec mph Permanent Set mph 60 sec mph Permanent Set Observation: No visible damage at the completion of the test.

6 C Page 4 of 5 Detailed drawings, data sheets, representative samples of test specimens and a copy of this test report 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 by Architectural Testing will expire. Results obtained are tested values and were secured 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 specimens tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Architectural Testing, Inc. For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, INC: John C. McClane Laboratory Manager Shawn G. Collins, P.E. Manager Regional Operations JCM:jah Attachments (pages) Appendix A - Drawings (1) Appendix B - Photographs (3)

7 Page 5 of 5 Revision Log Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s) 0 09/17/13 N/A Original report issue 1 03/20/14 3 Post description of sample # 3 This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00648, issued 01/18/13.

8 APPENDIX A Drawings

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10 APPENDIX B Photographs Photo No. 1 Specimen #3 Fixture Setup

11 Photo No. 2 Specimen #3 Deflection Measuring Equipment Photo No. 3 Specimen #3 Test Set Up for Endwood Dog Ear Picket Shadow Box And Orientation Respective to Wind Direction

12 Photo No. 4 Specimen #3 Deflection Measuring Devices Photo No. 5 Specimen #3 Shadow Box Failure at 100 mph