PLEKO TECHNICAL DATA

The technical data for the Pleko Systems listed below can be viewed by following the appropriate links.
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DIRECT APPLY SYSTEM
TECHNICAL DATA *

  TEST   METHOD   RESULTS
Accelerated
Weathering
  ASTM G 23 2000 hours; no effect on texture or integrity,
with  very little color fade.
e   ASTM G 53 3000 hours; no effect on texture or integrity,
with  very little color fade.
Bonding Strength   ASTM C 297 Therm Systems: 53.0 psi
Adhesive on concrete: 169.7
Adhesive on E.P.S.: 33.1 psi*
Adhesive on Gypsum: 15.6 psi*
  *Failure of substrate
Fire Hazard (Finish
Coat)
ASTM E 84Comparable methods,re UL-723 NFPA
no.4201 
Flame Spread UBC Class 1 NFPA Class A-5
Fuel Contribution: 0
Smoke Development: 10 (less than Red Oak)
Toxicity Burn-Analyze
Emissions
No greater than Douglas fir
Wind Driven Fed/Spec. TT-C 555B Passes, equivalent to 98 MPH wind for 24 hours
Water Vapor
1) Permeability
2) Transmission
  ASTM C 355 Meets UBC requirements:
1) 12.34 PERMS
2) 4.98 GRAINS/hr./sq. ft.
Mildew Resistance   MIL STD 810B No growth of mildew
Chemical Resistance 3 drops of chemical
placed on panels for
24 hours.
Mineral spirits: no effect
Ammonia: no effect
Muriatic Acid: slight softening and staining
Salt Spray
Resistance
  ASTM B 117 624 hours; no change
Freeze Thaw Panels soaked in water at 20 C for 4 days, then placed at -10 C for 2 hours and 20 C for 2 more hours. 10 cycles; no cracking, crazing, erosion or other
surface defects at 5x magnification.
Abrasion Resistance   ASTM D 968 500 liters sand; slight wear. No deleterious effects

 

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THERM SYSTEM

TECHNICAL DATA *

  TEST   METHOD   RESULTS
Accelerated
Weathering
  ASTM G 23
  ASTM G 23
2000 hours; no effect on texture or integrity,
with   very little color fade.
3000 hours; no effect on texture or integrity, with
very slight color fade.
Wind Driven Rain Fed/Spec. TT-C 555B No growth of mildew
Water Vapor
1) Permeability
2) Transmission
(finish coat)
  ASTM E 96 Meets UBC requirements:
1) 12.34 PERMS
2) 4.98 GRAINS/hr./sq. ft.
Mildew Resistance   MIL STD 810C No growth of mildew
Salt Spray
Resistance
  ASTM B117 624 hours; no change
Freeze Thaw Air dry at 120 F for
  minimum 8 hrs.
  Water immersion at
  70-80 F for 8 hrs and
  exposure to -20 F for
  minimum 16 hrs.
10 cycles; no cracking, crazing, erosion or other
surface defects at 5x magnification.
Abrasion Resistance   ASTM D 968 500 liters sand; slight wear. No deleterious effects
Chemical Resistance 3 drops of chemical
placed on panels for
  24 hours.
Mineral spirits: no effect
Ammonia: no effect
Muriatic Acid: slight softening and staining
Bonding Strength   ASTM C 297 Therm Systems: 53.0 psi
Adhesive on concrete: 169.7
Adhesive on E.P.S.: 33.1 psi*
Adhesive on Gypsum: 15.6 psi*
  *Failure of substrate
Thermal
1) Conductivity
2) Resistance
(Finish only)
Guarded hot plate
  Method.
1) K=3.71 BTU/in./sq.ft./F
2) R=0.27 F/hr./sq.ft./BTU
Thermal
1) Conductivity
2) Resistance
(Insulation Board)
  1 lb .ft3
  ASTM C 177 1) K=0.24 at 40 F 0.26 at 75 F
2) R=4.17  at 40 F 3.85 at 75 F
Fire Hazard (Finish
Coat)
  ASTM E 84
Comparable methods,
  re UL-723 NFPA
no.4201 
Flame Spread UBC Class 1 NFPA Class A-5
Fuel Contribution: 0
Smoke Development: 10 (less than Red Oak)
Full Scale Fire Modified ASTM E 108   No contribution to vertical or horizontal flame
  spread.
Toxicity Burn-Analyze
Emissions
No greater than Douglas fir
Multi-Story Fire Test Southwest Research
Institute Dept.
Fire Technology
Report #01-8553
Meets requirements of UBC 17-6
Fire Rated Design
  Test
  ASTM E119-88 The Pleko Therm System did not affect the fire
  ratings
Water Resistance of
Coatings
  ASTM D2247-87 No deleterious effects
Water Penetration   ASTM E 331-86 No water penetration
BOCA Radiant Energy
Test
Nat'l Bldg.Code 905.2 Meets requirements
Full Scale Vertical Fire   CAN 4-5101 Meets requirements of National Building code of
Canada
Multi Story Fire Test
(Canadian)
  Nat'l Bldg. Code of
  Canada Part of
   sec.3.1.5.5
 
 
Meets requirements of National Building code of
Canada
Structural Performance   ASTM E330 No separation between system components and no
cracking of exterior Finish.  Results as listed above
for all force levels tested (positive and negative) up
to and including points or structure or substrate
failure
Impact Resistant   EIMA Test Method
   E101.86
Pleko standard mesh: Passed 50-89  force inch lbs,
range impact test: Pleko Medium Mesh: Passed
90-150 force in.lbs. range impact test. Pleko High
Impact Armor Mesh with Standard  Mesh applied over
it in a second mesh/Base Coat: Passed 300 force
in. lbs. impact test.
Freeze-Thaw Resistance
of Exterior Insulation
Finish Systems
   EIMA 101.1 No deleterious effects after 60 cycles

* Pleko has an ongoing test program
For the latest test data, contact the Pleko Technical Department

Additional Code Compliances:
C.A.B.O.
Accepted for use by the city of New York MEA 217-88-M

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THERM STUCCO
TECHNICAL DATA *

  TEST   METHOD   RESULTS
Transverse Wind Load   ASTM E 330-790 90 psf   No damage to panel
Impact Test   ASTM D 1037-78 51" height steel ball no damage
CYCLE AGING   ASTM D 1183 30 Cycles, no change in appearance

Additional Code Compliances:

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PLEKOTE  SYSTEM
TECHNICAL DATA *

  TEST   METHOD   RESULTS
Accelerated
Weathering
ASTM G 23 2000 hour, No Chalking, cracking, checking, surface erosion or discoloration.  Adhesive qualities unaffected, average bond strength 104 psi.
Wind Driven Rain FS-TTC555 B After Exposing the test board to water spray and elevated pressure for 24 hours.  No visible signs of deterioration, no blistering, cracking or wear of finish coat.
Salt Spray Resistance ASTM B117 No deleterious effect after 300 hours.
Freeze Thaw In accordance with   ICBO acceptance     criteria No deterioration of finish surface.  No cracking, checking, or crazing.  No deterioration effects on bonding properties.
Absorption Freeze Thaw   ASTM C67-81 No visible damage after 60 cycles.  Negligible wt. gain.
Mildew Resistance   MII STD 810C No growth after 28 days.
Abrasion Resistance   ASTM D968-81 No cracking, checking or loss of film integrity.
Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E96 Water Method Procedure B Pleko Finish 1.22 grains/HR-FT2
Water Vapor Transmission (Extruded Polystyrene) ASTM E96 Water Method Procedure B One inch Styrofoam 1.0 gr/HR-FT2
Surface Burning Characteristics   ASTM E84 Finish:   Flame Spread-5 Smoke Developed-10.
Full Scale Diversified Fire Test   ASTM E108 Prevented Fire envolvement of core.  No vertical or horizontal flame spread.
Impact Resistance   ASTM E695 30# impact mass No failure, cracking or denting at 180 ft.-lbs.
Impact Resistance   EIMA 101.86 Meets, exceeds ultra high impact classification (150 in/lbs Exceeds 500 in/lbs) before failure occurs.
Structural Performance   ASTM E330 No separation between system components and no cracking of exterior Finish.  Results as listed for all force levels tested (positive and negative) up to and including points of structure or substrate failure)
Multi-Story Fire Test   UBC 17-6 Meets Requirements
Water resistance of Coatings   ASTM 2247-87 No deleterious effects
Water Penetration   ASTM E 331-86 No Water penetration
BOCA Radiant Energy Test   Nat'l Bldg. Code 905.2 Meets Requirements

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