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1 William R. Heiden III, P.E. Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, LLC Product Evaluation Report 5/8" DensGlass Sheathing Mechanical Fastening to Steel Framing Glass-Mat Gypsum Substrate for use as Sheathing Applicable Codes & Standards 2010 Florida Building Code (FBC) American Society of Civil Engineers 7-10 (ASCE 7-10) Product Evaluator: William R. Heiden III, P.E N 500 E Macy, IN Phone - (574) WRH Project No April 22, 2012 THIS REPORT CONTAINS 9 PAGES, INCLUDING THIS COVER AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. ANY ADDITIONS TO, ALTERATIONS OF, OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF EXCERPTS FROM THIS REPORT ARE EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. ---

2 Table of Contents Description Pages Mfg. & Test Agency info., Objective, Statement of Compliance Applicable ASTM Tests & Framing Materials 1 Referenced Test Reports 2 Summary of Test Results (ASTM E330) 3-4 Calculation of Wind Pressure Coefficients per ASCE 7-10 (C&C Method 1) 5 Basic Wind Speed (3-sec gust) for Georgia-Pacific 5/8" DensGlass Sheathing 6 Limitations of Use 7 April 22, 2012 THIS REPORT CONTAINS 9 PAGES, INCLUDING THIS COVER AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. ANY ADDITIONS TO, ALTERATIONS OF, OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF EXCERPTS FROM THIS REPORT ARE EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. ---

3 Product Evaluated Georgia-Pacific 5/8" DensGlass Sheathing Manufacturer Location(s): Plant Address Plant Address ACME Loop 285 Lovell 2120 Lane 16-1/21/2 Quanah, TX Lovell, WY, Antioch 801 Minaker Savannah 151 Wahlstrom Avenue Antioch, CA, Savannah, GA, Caledonia 350 Argyle Street N. Sweetwater 310 FM 1856 Caledonia, ON, CA Sweetwater, TX, ON N3W 1M1 Canada Fort Dodge 2374 Mill Road Tacoma 1240 Alexander Avenue Fort Dodge, IA, Tacoma, WA, Las Vegas Old Salt Lake Highway Wheatfield 484 E County Road 1400N N. Las Vegas, NV, Wheatfield, IN Testing Organization: Progressive Engineering, g, Inc. ( (Pei ) Hurricane Testing Laboratory, LLC (HTL) State Rd Westfork Drive, Suite 106 Goshen, IN46528 Lithia Springs, GA Evaluation Objective: 1. Determination & publication of maximum applicable wind speed (3-sec gust) for Georgia-Pacific DensGlass Sheathing based on testing of various framing & fasteners systems. 2. Compliance of Georgia-Pacific DensGlass Sheathing with the Standard Specification for Glass-Mat Substrate for Use as Sheathing 3. Verification that Georgia-Pacific DensGlass Sheathing conforms to applicable Florida Building Code testing requirements. Statement of Compliance: As the product evaluator, the undersigned certifies that the product is in compliance with the requirements of the 2010 Florida Building Code. Applicable Tests: ASTM E330 ASTM C1177/ C1177 M-06 Standard test method for the structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights and curtain walls by uniform static air pressure difference. Standard specification for glass mat gypsum substrate t for use as sheathing. Framing Materials Steel Framing The steel framing shall comply with ASTM A653 with the minimum steel thickness for each nominal gauge size tested. Page 1 of 7

4 Product Evaluated Georgia-Pacific 5/8" DensGlass Sheathing Referenced Test Reports 1) Progressive Engineering, Inc. Report # (A) - Gypsum Substrate used as Sheathing (ASTM C-1177/C-1177 M-06) 2) Hurricane Testing Laboratory, LLC Report #G Negative Wind Load Test (ASTM E330) 5/8" DensGlass Gold Fireguard on 18ga.C-Studs/ Track Steel Framing using Page 2 of 7

5 Table 1. Test Results - ASTM E330 FASTENERS SHEATHING FRAMING 1 Report Testing Agency Specimen Type Spacing Type Width Length Thk. Type "C" Stud Thk. (min.) Track Thk. (min.) Stud Spacing Avg. Ultimate Load (PSF) Allowable Load 2 (PSF) G HTL 1-3 8" o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 16 in G HTL 4-6 8" o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 12 in G HTL 7-9 8" o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 8 in G HTL " o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 16 in G HTL " o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 12 in G HTL " o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 8 in G HTL " o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 16 in G HTL " o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 12 in G HTL " o.c. DensGlassy 48" 48" 5/8" 8 in CWN (cold formed steel framing - ) - "C" Stud Size 6"x1-5/8", Track Size 6" x 1-1/4" 2. The values are based on testing per ASTM E330, and represent the capacity of the sheathing to resist flexural failure or fastener pull-through using a 2.5 safety factor. 3. Framing design is the responsibility of the Designer of Record. Page 3 of 7

6 Table 1a. Test Results (ASTM C-1177/C-1177M) Flexural Strength Material Hardness Water Resistance Thickness Width Length End Squareness Humid. Deflection Nail Pull Resistance Edge End Core Edge Parallel Edge Perp. Thickness Specimen Construction Testing Agency Report (A) PEI ASTM C473-06a 5/8" " 1/16" -1/16" -1/16" 0.017" 10% Minimum Values per ASTM ASTM C1177/C1177M /8" 1/8" 0+1/8" 1/4" +1/16" 10% Test Result PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS Conclusion: The 5/8" DensGlass Sheathing meets the requirements as specified in ASTM C-1177/C-1177M Table 1b. Summary of Test Results 5/8" DensGlass Sheathing ASTM C1177 Meets Glass-mat Gypsum Substrate as Sheathing 1. Except as provided in FBC sections and Page 4 of 7

7 Table 2. Basic Wind Speed Coefficients & Constants Building Ht. (ft) Exp B Exp C Exp D K zt K d Zone 4 GC p Zone 5 GC p GCpi q (Zone 4) q (Zone 5) Building Ht. (ft) Exp B Exp C Exp D Exp B Exp C Exp D Sample: Maximum Basic Wind Speed (mph) K z q z = * K z * K zt * K d * V 2 *I Load Factor(1.6) * Design Wind Pressure (PSF) = q z * (GC p +GC pi ) Therefore, by substituting the panel Allowable Load (PSF) for the Design Wind Pressure and solving for the Maximum Basic Wind Speed the following equation is obtained. Max. Basic Wind Speed (V) = [(1.6 x Allowable Load)/( * K z * K zt * K d * (GC p +GC pi ))] 1/2 Page 5 of 7

8 Table 3. Maximum Basic Wind Speeds ASCE 7-10 Components & Cladding Method 1 (see Sample Calculation, pg. 5) Maximum Allowable Wind Speed - 3-second gust, Based on 2010 FBC Sheathing Panels 5/8" Georgia Pacific Panel Size & Direction Fastener Type Screw Spacing 8" o.c. 8" o.c. 8" o.c. 6" o.c. 6" o.c. 6" o.c. 4" o.c. 4" o.c. 4" o.c. Frame Type Thk. Stud Track Stud Spacing 16 o.c. 12 o.c. 8 o.c. 16 o.c. 12 o.c. 8 o.c. 16 o.c. 12 o.c. Allowable Load 1 (PSF) o.c Building Ht. (ft) Basic Wind Speed (MPH) Wall Zone 4 Basic Wind Speed (MPH) Wall Zone 5 Exp. B Exp. C Exp. D Exp. B Exp. C Exp. D Allowable Load = Average Ultimate Load/3 (Factor of Safety = 3) 2. PSF values are based on tested wall heights of 8 ft. (refer to HTL, LLC test reports referenced above). 3. Cold Formed Steel Framing () shall comply with ICC AC230, Nov. 1, 2010, section 3.3 for grades, dimensions, mechanical properties (Fy - 50 ksi min.) 4. Values listed are based on Risk Category II, Wind Load Importance Factor of 1.00 Page 6 of 7

9 Limitations of Use 1) Product(s) is to be installed on framing that is equal to or stronger than the materials listed. 2) Product(s) is to be installed on steel framing that is equal to or stronger than the listed. 3) Product(s) is to be installed only where the product assemblies listed meet or exceed the local wind speed and are in conformance with the 2010 FBC installation requirements. 4) Product(s) shall not be used as a nail base. Mechanical attachment of exterior claddings must be made directly to the framing. 5) Fasteners shall be driven flush with the gypsum panel surface without countersinking or being deep enough to break the glass mat. 6) Fasteners for wood panel sheathings (plywood and OSB) shall be driven no more than 1/16" from the panel surface with no more than two (2) out of ten (10) fasteners driven greater than 1/16" (per APA Technical Note TT-012A, 01/2007). 7) Product(s) shall be stored in the original unopened packaging at the site and stored in an enclosed shelter providing protection from physical damage and exposure from the elements until use. 8) Product(s) shall be stored to prevent exposure to standing or cascading water. 9) Product(s) must be installed per manufacturer's product literature and specifications. 10) This product evaluation report pertains only to the assemblies tested. Page 7 of 7

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