Technical Performance Data
Concrete Core Wall References & Construction: (4", 6" & 8" monolithic reinforced structural concrete wall core)
- Design criteria for the structural concrete wall system.....ACI 318 design standards for straight wall concrete construction
- Fox Blocks Installation Manual.....Second Edition (June 2007)
- Prescriptive Method for Residential ICF Construction.....EB118.02 Second Revision (Revised)
- Average weight of the reinforced structural concrete.....150 lbs. / cu. ft. (including steel reinforcement)
- Thermal Mass (form & 4" reinforced concrete core).....50 lbs. / sq. ft.
- Thermal Mass (form & 6" reinforced concrete core).....75 lbs. / sq. ft.
- Thermal Mass (form & 8" reinforced concrete core).....100 lbs. / sq. ft.
- Recommended concrete core compressive strength.....Minimum 3000 psi for the walls (minimum 2500 psi for footings)
- Recommended concrete core slump flow for pump mix design......4" ICF - 6" to 7", 6" ICF - 5.5" to 6.5" & 8" ICF - 5" to 6"
- Recommended aggregate size for the concrete mix design.......4" ICF - 3/8" max., 6" ICF - 3/8" to 1/2" max. & 8" ICF - 1/2" to 3/4" max.
- Recommended concrete consolidation......Internal vibration (see Installation Manual & ACI 318)
Professional Technical Testing Services: Underwriter's Laboratories & Intertek Testing Services
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Testing & Properties: ASTM E84 (ANSI / UL723), Tested for Surface Burning Characteristics of Foam Plastics
- EPS Foam Resin (BASF, Huntsman, Nova & Samsung EPS Materials).....Modified low pentane, B/C bead size (resin is self-extinguishing, but when burning, emits less than half the toxins of burning wood)
- EPS Average Manufacturing Density / Type..... 1.5 lbs. / cu. ft. (Type II, Rigid Cellular EPS Foam Plastic)
- ASTM C578, EPS Thermal Insulation Testing Criteria:
- Density, ASTM C303
- Thermal Resistance, ASTM C518
- Compressive Resistance, ASTM C165, Proc. A
- Flexural Strength, ASTM C203
- Water Vapor Permeability, ASTM E96
- Water Absorption, ASTM C272
- Dimensional Stability, ASTM D2126
- Oxygen Index, ASTM D2863
Environmental Safety & Testing:
- No HCFC's or CFC's emitted during the manufacturing process
- No toxins or formaldehydes produced
- Plastic ties and the EPS Foam forms are recyclable
- EPA Energy Star Manufacturing Partner
- Sound Transmission Class, ASTM E90, 4" - 8" @ 45-50 STC
Plastic Tie Strength Testing:
- Fastener Withdrawal, ASTM D1761......Passed
- Fastener Lateral (Shear), ASTM D1761.....Passed
- Fastener Tensile, ASTM D638.......Passed
Fire Safety & Testing:
- Flammability (UL723 & ASTM E84)
- Flame Spread of the EPS Foam.....less than 25
- Smoke Development of the EPS Foam......less than 450
- Toxicity of the EPS Foam resin.....24
- Fire Burning Characteristics of Plastic Ties
- ASTM D1929, Flash Ignition Temp.......350 (C) 662 (F)
- ASTM D1929, Spontaneous Ignition Temp.....400 (C) 752 (F)
- ASTM D635, Burn Rating Average Time........17.7 mm / min
- ASTM D2843, Smoke Density Rating.....7.3
- Fire Resistance Rating, ASTM E119 [equivalent Standard Test Methods]
- 4" Concrete Core (in the Foam / Plastic ICF)......2 hrs. +
- 6" Concrete Core (in the Foam / Plastic ICF)......3 hrs. +
- 8" Concrete Core (in the Foam / Plastic ICF)......4 hrs. +
- [Fire Endurance Test of Building Construction Materials, CAN / ULC S101]
- [Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials, NFPA 251]
- [Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials, UL 263]
- [Uniform Building Code Standard, UBC 7 - 1 - 94]
- Room Fire Test, UL 1715 / UBC 26 - 3.....Passed (with 1/2" gypsum board)
Energy Efficiency & Testing:
- Thickness of the EPS.....2.625" / wall panel (5.25" total EPS thickness)
- EPS Steady State R-Value (thermal resistance of the material).....R - 24 (R - 4.55 / inch @ 40 degrees Fahrenheit)
- EPS K-Factor (thermal conductivity of the material).....K -.22 / inch @ 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Air Leakage (infiltration rate).....0.05 to 0.10 ACH (average air changes / hour)
- Equivalent Effective R-Value Performance, ASTM C1363......Pending, expecting a R - 32 + (equivalent thermal resistance performance calculating the stabilizing effects of the thermal mass of the concrete core, the thermal wicking and low air infiltration)
Storm Safety:
- Wind Capacity.....Fox Blocks walls can be designed to meet code requirements
- Seismic Zones.....Fox Blocks walls can be designed to meet code requirements
Building Code Compliance, Product Certification, Evaluation Reports, References & Approvals:
- Florida Product Approval - FL7497
- Intertek Warnock Hersey Manufacturing Product Certification USA & CAN
- ICC ES Acceptance Criteria AC 12 & AC15
- 2006 International Codes, IRC & IBC
- 1997 UBC
- ICC ES ESR-2270
- Miami-Dade County - Product Division NOA # 07-0919.10
- City of New York - Pending
- City of Los Angeles - RR25689
- Wisconsin - Evaluation #200718-I
- CCMC - Pending
Code Approvals, Evaluation Reports, Product Certification & Testing Reports
- ICC/ESR-2270
- Florida Product Approval FL7497
- Wisconsin Building Product Evaluation Report
- City of Los Angeles Research Report RR25689
- Miami Dade Building Code Approval Report (MiamiDade.gov)
- Warnock Hersey Certification Listing Report - U.S. & Canada
- ASTM E119, 4" Fire Rating Test Report
- ASTM E119, 6" Fire Rating Test Report
- ASTM E119, 8" Fire Rating Test Report
- UL 1715/UBC 26-3, Room Corner Fire Test Report
- ASTM D1761, Fastener Withdrawal/Lateral (Shear) Test Report
- ASTM 2843, Density of Smoke Test Report
- ASTM D635, Rate of Burning Test Report for Plastic Ties
- ASTM D1929, Ignition Test Report for Plastic Ties
- ASTM C578 (ANSI/UL 723), Flammability of EPS Foam Test Report
- Sound Transmission Loss & Classification - 4 inch
- Sound Transmission Loss & Classification - 6 inch
- Sound Transmission Loss & Classification - 6 inch w/ Resiliant Channels
- Sound Transmission Loss & Classification - 8 inch
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