March 15, 2005
Initiation of testing |
BuildBlock
Building Systems signed in February with Intertek to perform and
complete all testing for code approvals both for Canadian CCMC
and U.S. ICC-ES listings. We estimate that all testing will be
completed within the next three to four months. Final code
approvals could be available by year end or shortly thereafter.
Please be aware that final code approvals may vary significantly
in timing due to specific issues that may arise. |
May 27, 2005
Web Ties
Spontaneous Ignition Test
Report No. 3075407(a)
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On May
27, 2005, Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd./Warnock Hersey
conducted a spontaneous ignition test on samples of
polypropylene web ties. Testing was conducted in accordance
with ASTM D-1929, Standard Test Method for Determining
Ignition Temperature of Plastics, Section 8.2 of the
standard only, Spontaneous Ignition Temperature.
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May 27, 2005
Web Ties
Flammability Test
Report No. 3075407(b)
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On May
27, 2005, Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd./Warnock Hersey
conducted a flammability test program on samples of
polypropylene web ties. The samples were tested in
accordance with ASTM D635-98, Standard Test Method for
Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of
Plastics in a Horizontal Position. |
June 20, 2005
Foam Plastic
Room Fire Test
Report No. 3075407(c)
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On
June 20, 2005, Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd./Warnock Hersey
conducted a room fire test in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code Standard 26-3, 1997, Room Fire Test Standard
for Interior of Foam Plastic Systems. |
July 29, 2005
AC 12: Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic
Insulation
Final Report No.
3074552-01
Manuf. Facility:
SCA, Colorado Springs, CO
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From
April to July 2005, evaluation was carried out to determine
whether the material would comply with ICC Evaluation
Services' AC 12, Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic
Insulation, dated February 2005. To comply with AC
12, the thermal insulation component of the product was
tested in accordance with ASTM C 578-03, Specification
for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.
In addition, the reinforcing tie component was tested
to determine ultimate tensile load, fastener withdrawal
capacity, and fastener lateral resistance.
NOTE: The Main Body of
the Final Report contains the table of contents, an
8-page introduction and the index cover pages for each of
the Appendixes. You must download each separate Appendix
below in order to have the entire report.
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Main Body of Final Report No. 30074552-01
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Appendix A: Compressive Strength Test Data (4
pages)
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Appendix B: Thermal Resistance Test Data (3 pages)
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Appendix C: Flexural Strength Test Data (1 page)
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Appendix D: Water Vapor Permeance Test Data (3
pages)
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Appendix E: Limited Oxygen Index Test Data (1
page)
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Appendix F: Density Test Data (1 page)
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Appendix G: Dimensional Stability Test Data (2
pages)
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Appendix H: Water Absorption Test Data (1 page)
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Appendix I: Ultimate Load Test Data (1 page)
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Appendix J: Fastener Withdrawal Test Data (1 page)
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Appendix K: Fastener Lateral Resistance Test Data
(1 page)
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August 26, 2005
ASTM C 578-03
CAN/ULC-S701-02
Final Report No.
3074552-02
Manuf. Facility:
SCA, Pardeeville, WI
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Confirmatory Testing of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete
Forms: Density, Flexural and Compression Strength
ASTM C 578-03 Standard, Specification for Rigid,
Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation and
CAN/ULC-S701-02, Standard for Thermal Insulation,
Polysterene, Boards and Pipe Covering
Manufacturing Facility: SCA Packaging,
Pardeeville, WI 53954. |
August 26, 2005
ASTM C 578-03
CAN/ULC-S701-02
Final Report No.
3074552-03
Manuf. Facility:
Foam Molders, Post Falls, ID
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Confirmatory Testing of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete
Forms: Density, Flexural and Compression Strength
ASTM C 578-03 Standard, Specification for Rigid,
Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation and
CAN/ULC-S701-02, Standard for Thermal Insulation,
Polysterene, Boards and Pipe Covering |
Sept. 27, 2005
ASTM D1761-88
Final
Report No.
3074552
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Tests: Fasterner Lateral Resistance & Fastener
Withdrawal Test Methods:
ASTM D1761-88 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical
Fasteners in Wood
ICC ES AC 12: July 2004 Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic
insulation
ICC ES AC 116: March 2005 Acceptance for Nails and Spikes |
Dec. 12, 2005
ASTM E119-00a
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Report No.
3083037 - PDF
3083037 - ZI
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Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
ASTM E119-00a
3-Hour Fire Resistance Test of a Loadbearing Insulated
Concrete Form WallIntertek
Report Abstract:
A 10-ft x 10-ft x 11-in (6-in. core) thick loadbearing wall
assembly constructed from BuildBlock Building Systems BB600
insulated concrete forms filled with minimum 3,000 psi
concrete produced, assembled and tested as described herein,
successfully met the conditions of acceptance as outlined in
ASTM Method E119-00a Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials for a fire endurance rating of 3-h while carrying
a superimposed load of 5,000 pounds per lineal foot.
After the fire and hose stream tests, the
load was increased incrementally from 5,000 lbs/lineal foot
to 7,500 to 10,000 to 12,000. The wall was measured for
deflection at the midheight at the left and right sides of
the wall. There was no noticeable deflection at any of the
increased loads.
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| March 22, 2006
Final Report No.
3074552-04
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Pour
Wall Capacity Test Performance
Testing of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms to NRC-CNRC
Technical Guide for Modular, Expanded-Polystyrene Concrete
Forms |
| July 31, 2006
Final Report No.
3098822COQ-002
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ASTM
C 578-05 Standard for "Specification for Rigid, Cellular
Polystyrene Thermal Insulation"
Manufacturing Facility: Pardeeville, WI & Colorado
Springs, CO |
May 18, 2007
ASTME 331-96
Report No.
31211831
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Water Penetration Test
Water Penetration Per ASTME 331-96 at a test pressure of 2.86 PSF. Result = Pass. |
| August 03, 2007
National Research Council Canada.
Code Approval CCMC 13283-R
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CCMC 13283-R Approval. Approval Confirmation from the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) that "BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms" can serve as a wall forming system, resulting in a monolithic concrete wall in compliance with the intent of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 1995
Evaluation Report PDF |
| October 18, 2007
Approval. confirmation From ICC Evaluation Services, Inc.
Reference report Number ESR 1911
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BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC has received confirmation from ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES), that our BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Form System complies with the provisions of the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, BOCA National Building Code, 1999 Standard Building Code, 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1998 International One– and Two- Family Dwelling Code.
Evaluation Report PDF
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