RENCo USA, Inc. Composite Modular FRP blocks are stacked in running bond pattern to assemble load bearing and non-load bearing wall panels.The modular blocks are nominal 8 inch high, 8 inch wide and produced in various lengths. When assembled, each course of block is adhered to the lower course with Plexus®MA530; a partmethacrylate adhesive, applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions. RENCo composite wall assemblies are finished on the exterior with Master Wall® Aggre-flex EIFS cladding identified in IAPMO Evaluation Report Number ER-433.
MATERIAL RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Test Type |
Rating |
| ASTM D6117 |
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
Concealer
Steel zinc platted, self-drilling, self-threading
#10 -16 Screw x 1 ¼” length |
Average Ultimate Load
Withdrawal: 255 lbf
Lateral Resistance: 481 lbf
4mm FRP block material |
FLAME SPREAD RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Description |
Results |
ASTM E84
(in accordance with ICC-ES AC447, Sect. 4.4.8) |
Painted* ½” gypsum board installed over RENco Modular Block.
* Sherwin Williams ProMar 200 Interior Paint. |
Flame Spread Index: 15
Smoke Developed Index: 0 |
FIRE RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Test Type |
Rating /Design Number |
| ASTM D635 |
Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position. |
Linear burning rate: 0.075 mm/s |
| ASTM D1929 |
Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastic.
5.16mm thick FRP |
Self-Ignition: 440 ºC
Flash Ignition: 440 ºC |
| ASTM D2843 |
Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics |
Smoke Density Rating: 72 |
| ASTM E119 - 1 hour load bearing |
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
Wall Assembly:
FRP block wall with Single Layer of 5/8” type X gypsum in accordance with ASTM C1396, installed on exposed and unexposed face covering FRP block with #6 1 ¼” type W drywall screws spaced 1” from factory edge of gypsum placed at 12” on center horizontally and vertically. |
Design No. RUI/WS 60-01
Design Load: 4,133 plf |
| ASTM E119 - 2 hour load bearing |
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
Wall Assembly:
FRP block wall with Two Layers of 5/8” type X gypsum on exposed and unexposed faces in accordance with ASTM C1396 covering FRP block using #6 1 ¼” type W drywall screws spaced 1” from factory edge of gypsum placed at 12” on center horizontally and vertically. |
Design No. RUI/WS 120-01
Design Load: 4,133 plf |
| NFPA 286 |
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Contribution of wall and cladding interior finish to room for fire growth.
Description of Assembly:
RENco modular block wall. Interior sheathed with ½” gypsum board attached with #6 x 1 ¼” long drywall screws, 8” o.c. on the perimeter and 12” o.c. in the field. |
Complies |
STRUCTURAL RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Test Type/Description |
Rating |
| ASTM E72 |
Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
Description of Wall Assembly:
Wall panel constructed with RENco modular blocks, adhered with Plexus MA530 adhesive in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
4’ wide by 10’ high for transverse and tension loads.
8’ wide by 8’ high for racking |
Ultimate Average Transverse Load: 282 psf
Average Transverse Load at deflection:
L/120: 249 psf
L/240 164 psf
L/360 128 psf
Average Ultimate Tension Load: 5,184 plf with eccentricity 2” from center of wall.
Average Ultimate Racking Load (1:1 height to length ratio): 1,050 plf |
| ASTM E330 |
Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, Method B.
Exterior cladding:
MasterWall Aggre-flex EIFS
System identified in IAPMO Evaluation Report Number ER-433 installed on RENco FRP block wall in accordance with ER-433.
Exterior details: Layer applied to the exterior side, then metal lathe secured to the wall with #8 x 1-1/4" washer head screws spaced 12" o.c. in a grid pattern. A layer of 2" thick EPS insulation adhered by a layer of base coat. A layer of base coat applied to the exterior of the EPS insulation over a layer of woven, glass fiber mesh with AR Coating. The exterior finish coat troweled onto the exterior. |
Wall Covering Negative Load (Ultimate): 222 psf |
