ICC-ES Evaluation Report
ESR-2136
Reissued May 1, 2013
This report is subject to renewal June 1, 2014.
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DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE
PROTECTION
Section: 07 21 00—Thermal Insulation
Section: 07 25 00—Water-Resistive Barriers/Weather
Barriers
REPORT HOLDER:
PACTIV BUILDING PRODUCTS
2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 175
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328
(800) 241-4402
www.green-guard.com
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
GREENGUARD® FANFOLD AND INSULATIVE FOAM
BOARDS
AND
ALSIDE
PLATINUM
SERIES™
INSULATION
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
Compliance with the following codes:
®
 2009 International Building Code (IBC)
®
 2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
®
 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
 Other Codes (see Section 8.0)
Properties evaluated:
 Surface-burning characteristics
 Thermal resistance (R-value)
 Attic and crawl space installation
 Water-resistive barrier
2.0 USES
The GreenGuard® products recognized in this report,
described in Table 1, are nonstructural foam plastic
insulative boards used in interior applications, exterior
walls and as components of nonclassified (nonrated) roof
covering systems.
Additionally, the products are used as alternatives to the
water-resistive barrier requirements of IBC Sections
1404.2 and 2510.6, and IRC Section R703, when installed
on exterior walls as described in Section 4.4 of this report.
®
The Greenguard insulation boards listed in Table 1 of
this report are also sold under the Alside Platinum Series™
Insulation name.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 General:
The GreenGuard® insulations consist of an extruded
polystyrene foam plastic core, with or without various
combinations of facers, and are available in semirigid
1
boards or “fanfolded” bundles. They range from /4 to
A Subsidiary of the International Code Council ®
3
/4 inch (6.4 to 19.1 mm) thick. Table 1 contains detailed
product descriptions for the various GreenGuard® products
®
recognized in this report. GreenGuard products are
available in 4-foot-wide (1.2 m) boards in lengths up to
50 feet (15.2 m).
3.2 Joint-sealing Tapes:
3.2.1 General: Joint-sealing tapes are used in
conjunction with the insulation boards to seal joints
between edges of the boards, when installation is as an
alternative water-resistive barrier. The installation of the
tape is described in Section 4.4.
3.2.2 GreenGuard® Flashing Tape: The tape is a
polyester-faced self-adhering flashing tape with a butyl
adhesive. The tape is nominally 0.020 inch thick (0.51 mm)
and is produced in minimum 2-inch-wide (51 mm) rolls.
3.2.3 GreenGuard® SuperStretch™ Tape: The tape is
an EPDM rubber-faced, self-adhering flashing tape with a
butyl adhesive. The tape is nominally 0.052 inch thick
(1.32 mm) and is produced in minimum 7-inch-wide
(178 mm) rolls.
®
3.2.4 GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap
Custom Tape: The tape is a polypropylene-faced
self-adhering flashing tape with an acrylic adhesive. The
tape is nominally 0.002 inch thick (0.051 mm) and is
1
produced in 2 /2-inch-wide (64 mm) rolls.
®
3.2.5 GreenGuard Housewrap: A polyolefin waterresistive barrier, as described in ICC-ES report ESR-2906.
3.2.6 Surface-burning Characteristics: The extruded
polystyrene core of the GreenGuard® products described
in Table 1 has a flame-spread index of less than 25 and a
smoke-developed index of less than 450 when tested in
accordance with ASTM E 84 (UBC Standard 8-1) at a
3
maximum thickness of /4 inch.
3.2.7 Thermal Resistance (R-value): Table 1 lists the
R-values reported for each product.
4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 General:
The GreenGuard® products recognized in this report must
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
published installation instructions and this report. When
used on exterior wall applications where the exterior and
interior wall coverings are fastened through the insulation
boards to structural supports, the maximum insulation
board thickness is 3/4 inch (19.1 mm).
4.2 Thermal Barrier:
Except as noted in Section 4.3, The GreenGuard®
products must be protected from the interior of the building
by an approved 15-minute thermal barrier in accordance
with IBC Section 2603.4 or IRC Section R316.4.
ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed
as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.
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In cold storage room applications, both the interior
surface and the room side surface of walls and ceilings
must be covered with a thermal barrier complying with the
applicable code. The length of the fasteners for the thermal
barrier must be increased to accommodate the thickness
of the insulation board.
4.3 Attics and Crawl Spaces:
The GreenGuard® products, whether installed as an
alternate water-resistive barrier or with a separate
code-complying water-resistive barrier on the exterior face
of the wall, may be installed on vertical (wall) surfaces in
attics and crawl spaces with no covering applied to the
interior side of the foam plastic, provided all of the following
conditions are met:
a.
Entry to the attic or crawl space is only to service
utilities, and no storage is permitted.
b.
There are no interconnected attic or crawl space
areas.
c.
Air in the attic or crawl space is not circulated to other
parts of the building.
d.
The total thickness of GreenGuard® does not exceed
3
/4 inch (19.1 mm).
e.
Attic ventilation is provided when required by IBC
Section 1203.2, or IRC Section R806, as applicable.
Under-floor (crawl space) ventilation is provided when
required by IBC Section 1203.3 or IRC Section
R408.1, as applicable.
f.
Combustion air is provided in accordance with IMC
Sections 701, as applicable.
4.4 Water-resistive
Barrier
(New
Construction
Application):
4.4.1 General: The GreenGuard® products described in
this report may be used as alternatives to the waterresistive barrier for exterior walls prescribed in the
applicable code, when installed in accordance with one of
the methods described in Section 4.4.2, 4.4.3 or 4.4.4.
Windows are installed in accordance with the window
manufacturer’s installation instructions. Prior to installation
of the exterior cladding, the insulation is inspected and any
damaged insulation repaired using GreenGuard®
Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap Custom Tape. During
®
the installation of a window, GreenGuard Flashing or
®
GreenGuard SuperStretch with a minimum width of
4 inches (102 mm) is installed in water-shedding fashion
(shingle fashion) in accordance with the Pactiv
®
GreenGuard Flashing Installation Guide.
®
PLYGOOD
Ultra
and
4.4.2 GreenGuard
®
GreenGuard : The insulation board is aligned with the
bottom edge of the wall, with the length dimension running
vertically. The vertical joints must occur over framing
members or are backed. Horizontal seams or joints may be
unbacked. The framing members must be spaced a
maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on center. The insulation
is attached using 11/2-inch-long (38 mm) ring shank nails
with 1-inch-diameter (25.4 mm) plastic caps, spaced
16 inches (406 mm) on center around the perimeter and at
all vertical framing members. At pipe or other small
penetrations, gaps are sealed using a silicone sealant
complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25,
or an expanding spray foam sealant complying with AAMA
812. All horizontal and vertical insulation board seams are
®
sealed with GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap
Custom Tape.
4.4.3 GreenGuard® Fanfold Siding Underlayments
Installed Using Flanged Windows: Several feet of the
®
GreenGuard Fanfold bundle are unfolded and aligned
with the bottom edge of the wall sheathing, with the length
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®
dimension running horizontally. The GreenGuard fanfold
is attached using common roofing nails spaced 24 inches
(610 mm) on center around the perimeter and at all vertical
framing members. At pipe or other small penetrations,
gaps are sealed using a silicone sealant or an expanding
spray foam sealant. All horizontal and vertical insulation
board seams are sealed using GreenGuard® Contractor
Sheathing/Housewrap Custom Tape or GreenGuard®
Flashing Tape, or by using strips of 16-inch-wide (406 mm)
®
®
GreenGuard Housewrap and GreenGuard Flashing
Tape to create a z-furring joint treatment in accordance
with the manufacturer’s published installation instructions.
®
4.4.4 GreenGuard Fanfold Siding Underlayments
Installed Using Nonflanged Windows: Several feet of
the GreenGuard® Fanfold bundle are unfolded and aligned
with the bottom edge of the wall sheathing, with the length
dimension running horizontally. The GreenGuard® fanfold
is attached using common roofing nails spaced 24 inches
(610 mm) on center around the perimeter and at all vertical
framing members. Framing members must be spaced a
maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on center. At pipe or
other small penetrations, gaps are sealed using a silicone
sealant complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS,
Class 25, or an expanding spray foam sealant complying
with AAMA 812. All horizontal and vertical insulation board
seams are sealed using GreenGuard® Contractor
®
Sheathing/Housewrap Custom Tape or GreenGuard
Flashing Tape, or by using strips of 16-inch-wide (406 mm)
GreenGuard® Housewrap and GreenGuard® Flashing
Tape to create a z-furring joint treatment. Aluminum
brickmold caps are formed for windows. Sill, jamb and
head sections are formed with a minimum 2-inch-wide
(51 mm) flange. All brickmold sections are installed in
water-shedding fashion (shingle-fashion) and all joints are
sealed with silicone sealant complying with ASTM C 920,
Type S, Grade NS, Class 25. GreenGuard® Flashing or
®
GreenGuard SuperStretch is installed with a minimum
4-inch (102 mm) width in water-shedding fashion (shingle
fashion) so that it overlaps the brickmold sections.
Windows are installed in accordance with the window
manufacturer’s installation instructions. Prior to installation
of the exterior cladding, the insulation is inspected and any
damaged insulation is repaired using GreenGuard®
Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap Custom Tape.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Pactiv GreenGuard® and Alside Platinum Series™
insulation products described in this report comply with, or
are suitable alternatives to what is specified in, those
codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the
following conditions:
5.1 The insulation products must be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s published
installation instructions, subject to the conditions of
this report and the applicable code. In the event of a
conflict, this report governs.
5.2 The insulation boards, when installed on the exterior
face of exterior walls, must be covered with an
approved exterior wall cladding that is structurally
adequate to resist the prescribed wind pressures set
forth in the applicable code. Where the boards are not
installed as an alternative water-resistive barrier as
described in Section 4.4 of this report, the boards must
be covered by a water-resistive barrier complying with
the requirements of the applicable code.
5.3 Use of the insulation boards to structurally resist
transverse, racking-shear or vertical loadings is
outside the scope of this report. The walls must be
braced in accordance with the requirements of the
applicable code.
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5.4 The insulation boards must not be used as a nailing
base for exterior siding materials. All nailing must be
made into the wall framing as required by the siding
manufacturer’s instructions or the applicable code.
5.5 In areas where the probability of termite infestation is
“very heavy” and the insulation boards are installed
on buildings containing wood frame construction, the
installation must meet the requirements of IBC
Section 2603.8 or IRC Section R318.4, as applicable.
5.6 The insulation boards must be separated from the
interior of the building by an approved thermal barrier
of 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or
equivalent 15-minute thermal barrier in accordance
with the applicable code, except when installed in
attics and crawl spaces in accordance with Section
4.3 of this report.
5.7 The use of insulation boards in roof covering systems
is limited to use where nonclassified (non-rated) roof
covering systems are permitted by the applicable
code and where the insulation is separated from the
interior of the building by an approved 15-minute
thermal barrier.
5.8 When use is in the construction of walls, a vapor
retarder must be installed in accordance with IBC
Section 1405.3 or IRC Section R601.3.
5.9 The
GreenGuard®
insulation
boards
are
manufactured at the Pactiv plants located in
Winchester, Virginia, and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin,
under a quality control program with inspections
provided by UL LLC (AA-668).
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation (AC12), dated
June 2012.
6.2 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
Criteria for Foam Plastic Panels Used as Weatherresistive Barriers (AC71), dated February 2003
(editorially revised June 2008).
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
Each GreenGuard® or Alside Platinum Series™ product, or
the product packaging must bear the Pactiv Building
Products name and address, the product name, the flamespread and smoke-developed indices, the R-value, the
name of the inspection agency (UL LLC ) and the
evaluation report number (ESR-2136). Additionally, joint
sheathing tape must bear the Pactiv Building Products
name, the product name and the evaluation report number
(ESR-2136).
8.0 OTHER CODES
8.1 In addition to the codes referenced in Section 1.0, the
products described in this report were evaluated for
compliance with the requirements of the following
codes:
®
 2006 International Building Code (2006 IBC)
®
 2006 International Residential Code (2006 IRC)
 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
®
(2006 IECC)
The products comply with the above-mentioned codes as
described in Section 2.0 through 7.0 of this report, except
as noted below:
 Installation: See Section 4.2, except the interior of the
building must be separated from the insulation boards
with a thermal barrier complying with Section R314.4 of
the 2006 IRC.
 Special Uses—Attics and Crawl Spaces: See Section
4.3, except combustion air is provided in accordance
with Section 701 and 703 of the 2006 International
Mechanical Code®.
 Conditions of Use: See Section 5.0, except use of the
insulation boards in areas of “very heavy” termite
infestation must be in accordance with 2006 IRC
Section R320.5. Also see Section 5.8, except a vapor
retarder must be installed in accordance with Sections
R318.1 and N1102.5 of the 2006 IRC and Sections
402.5 and 502.5 of the 2006 IECC.
6.3 Reports of room corner testing in accordance with
UBC Standard 26-3 for use in attic and crawl space
applications.
TABLE 1—PRODUCT TYPES
PRODUCT NAME
THICKNESS
(in.)
DENSITY
(pcf)
R-VALUE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GreenGuard N14
1
3.3
1.0
Perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard S14
1
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, perforated, flexible plastic facer on
one side.
GreenGuard NP14
1
3.3
1.0
Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard P14
1
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides.
GreenGuard XP14
1
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides and a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PLYFOLD Y250
1
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides.
GreenGuard FP14
1
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides
with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side.
GreenGuard XFP14
1
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side. Product has
a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard BACKER-PRO
1
4.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam that is contoured.
GreenGuard DC14
1
4.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam that is contoured.
GreenGuard PB4
1
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides.
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
/4
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TABLE 1—PRODUCT TYPES (Continued)
GreenGuard PLYGOOD PG28
1
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides.
GreenGuard PLYGOOD PGF28
1
4.2
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides with an additional nonperforated metallized facer on one side.
GreenGuard CB4
1
/4
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on the nonprinted side.
5
/16
2.6
1.0
Multilayered, nonperforated extruded polystyrene foam.
5
3.6
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides.
5
/16
3.6
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one
side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side.
GreenGuard NP38
3
2.6
1.5
Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard NPG38
3
2.6
1.5
Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard P38
3
3.2
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard XP38
3
3.2
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides, printed with grid lines. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGaurd Y375
3
3.2
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard FP38
3
3.4
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side. Product has
a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard XFP38
3
3.4
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side
(nonreflective side is printed with grid lines. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge
design.
GreenGuard PB6
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6W
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on one side. Product has a
“cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6 PLUS
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional clear, nonperforated facer on both sides. Product has
a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6FA
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on one side. Product has a
“creased” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6FA 90/180
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional white, polyolefin scrim facer on one or both sides.
GreenGuard PLYGOOD PGF38
3
3.5
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional nonperforated, metallized facer on one side.
3
/8
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one
side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side.
7
/16
3.2
1.8
Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one
side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side.
/4
/4
GreenGuard PLYGOOD
NPG3075, NPG308
GreenGuard PLYGOOD
PG3075, PG308
/16
GreenGuard PGWZ
WZPG3075, WZPG308
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra
PGU38, PGU39
GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra
PGU48, PGU49
GreenGuard CM
1
3
2.0
3.0 - 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board.
GreenGuard SL
1
3
2.0
3.0 - 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with shiplap edges.
GreenGuard CMX
1
3
2.0
3.0 - 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with a clear plastic facer on both side.
GreenGuard SLX
1
3
2.0
3.0 - 3.8
/2 - /4
/2 - /4
/2 - /4
/2 - /4
3
2
Extruded polystyrene insulation board with a clear plastic facer on both sides, and
shiplap edges.
2
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pcf = 16.02 kg/m , R-value: 1°F·ft ·hr/Btu = 0.176 m ·K/W.
®
GreenGuard insulation boards are also sold under the Alside Platinum Series™ name.
ICC-ES VAR Environmental Report
VAR-1036
Issued November 1, 2012
This report is subject to renewal November 1, 2013.
www.icc-es.org/ep | 800-423-6587 | (562) 699-0543
DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE
PROTECTION
Section: 07 21 00—Thermal Insulation
Section: 07 25 00—Water-Resistive Barriers
Section: 07 27 00—Air Barriers
REPORT HOLDER:
PACTIV BUILDING PRODUCTS
2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 175
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328
(800) 241-4402
www.green-guard.com
A Subsidiary of the International Code Council ®
 2012 International Green Construction Code™ (IgCC)
(see Table 4 for details)
 International Green Construction Code™, Public
Version 2.0 (IgCC PV2.0) (see Table 5 for details)
 2010 California Green Building Standards Code™
(CALGreen) (see Table 6 for details)
 ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2009 –
Standard for the Design of High-Performance Buildings
(Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) (see Table 7
for details)
 2008 National Green Building Standard™ (ICC 700)
(see Table 8 for details)
ADDITIONAL LISTEES:
 LEED for Homes 2008 (see Table 9 for details)
GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS, LLC
55 PARK PLACE, 17TH FLOOR
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
 ANSI/GBI 01-2010 – Green Building Assessment
Protocol for Commercial Buildings (see Table 10 for
details)
LOWES
1000 LOWES BOULEVARD
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28117
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
®
GREENGUARD VALUE WRAP BUILDING WRAP
GREENGUARD® CLASSIC WRAP BUILDING WRAP
GREENGUARD® ULTRA WRAP BUILDING WRAP
GREENGUARD® RAINDROP BUILDING WRAP
GREENGUARD® MAX BUILDING WRAP
®
GREENGUARD C500 BUILDING WRAP
GREENGUARD® C2000 BUILDING WRAP
GREENGUARD® FANFOLD AND INSULATIVE FOAM
BOARDS
GREENGUARD® AND GREENGUARD® RCY EXTRUDED
POLYSTYRENE INSULATION BOARDS
ALSIDE PLATINUM SERIES™ INSULATION
ADDITIONAL LISTEE PRODUCT NAMES (BUILDING
WRAPS):
GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS, LLC:
Georgia-Pacific Nautilus™ (refer to Section 3.1)
2.0 USES
The following products have been evaluated for use as
water-resistive barriers meeting the requirements of
International Building Code® (IBC) Sections 1404.2 and
®
2510.6 and International Residential Code (IRC) Section
703 when installed in accordance with ICC-ES report
ESR-2906:
• GreenGuard® Value Wrap Building Wrap
• GreenGuard® Classic Wrap Building Wrap
• GreenGuard® Ultra Wrap Building Wrap
®
• GreenGuard RainDrop Building Wrap
®
• GreenGuard MAX Building Wrap
• GreenGuard® C500 Building Wrap
®
• GreenGuard C2000 Building Wrap
The following products have been evaluated for use as
an air barrier material meeting the requirements of IRC
Section N1102.4.1 and International Energy Conservation
Code® (IECC) Sections 402.4 and 502.4 when installed in
accordance with ICC-ES report ESR-2906:
• GreenGuard® Ultra Wrap Building Wrap
®
• GreenGuard RainDrop Building Wrap
LOWES:
Lowes Housewrap (refer to Section 3.2)
• GreenGuard® MAX Building Wrap
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
Compliance eligibility with the applicable sections of
the following codes, standards and green building
rating systems:
®
• GreenGuard C2000 Building Wrap
®
• GreenGuard C500 Building Wrap
The following products are used as nonstructural
insulation and as alternatives to the water-resistive barrier
requirements of IBC Sections 1404.2 and 2510.6 and IRC
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Section R703, when installed on exterior walls as
described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-2136:
• GreenGuard® Fanfold and Insulative Foam Boards
• Alside Platinum Series™ Insulation
The following products are used as nonstructural
insulation in wall assemblies, in ceiling/floor assemblies, in
door cavities, and at the perimeter of foundations and
basements (see ICC-ES ESR-2912 for specific
®
®
applications): GreenGuard
and GreenGuard
RCY
extruded polystyrene insulation boards.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
®
3.1 GreenGuard Building Wraps:
®
Value Wrap Building Wrap:
3.1.1 GreenGuard
®
GreenGuard Value Wrap Building Wrap is a cross-woven,
micro-perforated polyolefin material with a polyolefin
coating. The wrap is 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) thick, has an
2
average weight of 1.9 ounces per square yard (64 g/m )
and is produced in rolls of varying sizes. GreenGuard®
Value Wrap Building Wrap is also sold under the name
TM
Georgia-Pacific Nautilus . This name applies whenever
®
GreenGuard Value Wrap Building Wrap is referenced in
this report.
®
3.1.2 GreenGuard Classic Wrap Building Wrap:
®
GreenGuard Classic Wrap Building Wrap is a crosswoven, micro-perforated polyolefin material with a
polyolefin coating. The wrap is 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) thick,
has an average weight of 2.2 ounces per square yard
2
(73 g/m ) and is produced in rolls of varying sizes.
GreenGuard® Classic Wrap Building Wrap is also sold
under the name Lowe’s Housewrap. This name applies
whenever GreenGuard® Classic Wrap Building Wrap is
referenced in this report.
®
Ultra Wrap Building Wrap:
3.1.3 GreenGuard
GreenGuard® Ultra Wrap Building Wrap is a nonwoven,
nonperforated material with a vapor-permeable polyolefin
coating. The wrap is 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) thick, has an
average weight of 2.0 ounces per square yard (68 g/m2)
and is produced in rolls of varying sizes.
3.1.4 GreenGuard®
RainDrop
Building
Wrap:
®
GreenGuard RainDrop Building Wrap is a cross-woven,
nonperforated polyolefin material with a vapor-permeable
polyolefin coating. The wrap is 0.018 inch (0.46 mm) thick,
has an average weight of 2.4 ounces per square yard
2
(78 g/m ) and is produced in rolls of varying sizes.
®
®
3.1.5 GreenGuard MAX Building Wrap: GreenGuard
MAX Building Wrap is a cross-woven, nonperforated
polyolefin material with a vapor-permeable polyolefin
coating. The wrap is 0.018 inch (46 mm) thick, has an
2
average weight of 2.2 ounces per square yard (75 g/m )
and is produced in rolls of varying sizes.
3.1.6 GreenGuard® C500 Building Wrap: GreenGuard®
C500 Building Wrap is a cross-woven, nonperforated
polyolefin material with a vapor-permeable polyolefin
coating. The wrap is 0.010 inch (0.26 mm) thick, has an
average weight of 3.6 ounces per square yard (122 g/m2)
and is produced in rolls of varying sizes.
®
C2000
Building
Wrap:
3.1.7 GreenGuard
GreenGuard® C2000 Building Wrap is a spun-bonded,
vapor-permeable polyolefin material, 0.024 inch (0.60 mm)
thick, and with an average weight of 5.1 ounces per square
2
yard (173 g/m ). The wrap is produced in rolls of varying
sizes.
3.2 Foam Boards:
®
The GreenGuard Fanfold and Insulative Foam Boards
consist of an extruded polystyrene foam plastic core, with
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or without various combinations of facers, and are
available in semirigid boards or “fanfolded” bundles. They
range from 1/4 to 3/4 inch (6.4 to 19.1 mm) thick. Table 2
contains detailed product descriptions for the various
®
products recognized in this report.
GreenGuard
GreenGuard® products are available in 4-foot-wide (1.2 m)
®
boards in lengths up to 50 feet (15.2 m). The GreenGuard
Fanfold and Insulative Foam Boards are also sold under
the Alside Platinum Series™ Insulation name.
3.3 Joint-sealing Tapes:
Joint-sealing tapes are used in conjunction with the
insulation boards to seal joints between edges of the
boards, when installation is as an alternative waterresistive barrier.
®
®
3.3.1 GreenGuard Butyl Flashing: GreenGuard Butyl
Flashing is a polyolefin-faced self-adhering flashing tape
with a butyl adhesive. The tape is nominally 0.020 inch
thick (0.51 mm) and is produced in minimum 4-inch-wide
(100 mm) rolls.
®
SuperStretch™:
GreenGuard®
3.3.2 GreenGuard
SuperStretch™ tape is an EPDM rubber-faced, selfadhering flashing tape with a butyl adhesive. The tape is
nominally 0.052 inch thick (1.32 mm) and is produced in
minimum 7-inch-wide (178 mm) rolls.
®
3.3.3 GreenGuard Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap
Custom: GreenGuard® Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap
Custom tape is a polypropylene-faced self-adhering
flashing tape with an acrylic adhesive. The tape is
nominally 0.002 inch thick (0.051 mm) and is produced in
21/2-inch-wide (64 mm) rolls.
3.4 Insulation Boards:
®
®
The GreenGuard and GreenGuard RCY Extruded
Polystyrene Insulation Boards are extruded polystyrene
foam plastic insulation boards complying with ASTM C578.
The insulation boards are available in thicknesses of 1, 11/2
and 2 inches (25.4, 38 and 51 mm) and are produced in
the types and densities specified in Table 3.
4.0 CONDITIONS
4.1 Code Compliance:
See the ICC-ES reports listed in Table 1 for compliance
with applicable IBC, IRC and/or IECC code requirements.
4.2 Codes, Standards and Green Rating Systems
Eligibility:
The information presented in Tables 4 through 10 of this
report provides a matrix of areas of evaluation and
corresponding limitations and/or additional project-specific
requirements, and offers benefit to individuals who are
assessing eligibility for compliance, credits or points.
The final interpretation of the specific requirements of the
respective codes, standards and/or green building rating
systems rests with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, the
developer of the specific standard of rating system, as
applicable.
Compliance with the items noted as “Verified Attribute” is
subject to any conditions noted in Tables 4 though 10. The
user is advised of the project-specific provisions that may
be contingent upon meeting specific conditions, and the
verification of those conditions is outside the scope of this
report. Rating systems or standards may provide
supplemental information as guidance.
5.0 BASIS OF EVALUATION
The information in this report, including the “Verified
Attribute,” is based upon the following supporting
documentation:
VAR-1036 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted
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 ICC-ES ESR-2906 [Evaluation applies to 2012 IgCC
Section 605.1.2.1; IGCC PV2.0 Section 606.1.2;
ASHRAE 189.1 Sections 7.4.2.10; ICC 700 Section
703.2.1; LEED Homes EA Credit 3; and ANSI/GBI
®
Section 10.8.1 for GreenGuard Ultra Wrap Building
®
Wrap, GreenGuard
RainDrop Building Wrap,
®
®
GreenGuard MAX Building Wrap, GreenGuard C500
Building Wrap, GreenGuard® C2000 Building Wrap only]
 ICC-ES ESR-2136 and ESR-2906 [Evaluation applies to
ICC 700 Section 602.9 for all products listed]
 Report of testing in accordance with ASTM E 1677
[Evaluation applies to CALGreen Section A4.206.1 for
GreenGuard® Ultra Wrap Building Wrap, GreenGuard®
®
RainDrop Building Wrap, GreenGuard MAX Building
Wrap, GreenGuard® C500 Building Wrap, GreenGuard®
C2000 Building Wrap only]
 ICC-ES ESR-2136 and ESR-2912 [Evaluation applies to
ICC 700 Sections 701.4.3, 703.1 and 703.2 for all
products listed]
6.0 IDENTIFICATION
®
®
GreenGuard Value Wrap Building Wrap, GreenGuard
®
Classic Wrap Building Wrap, GreenGuard Ultra Wrap
Building Wrap, GreenGuard® Raindrop Building Wrap,
GreenGuard® Max Building Wrap, GreenGuard® C500
®
Building Wrap and GreenGuard C2000 Building Wrap are
identified by a label on each roll of membrane, bearing the
report holder’s name (Pactiv) and address, the product
name, and the VAR number (VAR-1036)
®
GreenGuard Fanfold and Insulative Foam Boards and
Alside Platinum Series™ Insulation are identified by the
report holder's name and address, the product name and
the VAR number (VAR-1036).
®
The GreenGuard Butyl and SuperStretch Flashings are
identified by the report holder's name, the product name
and the VAR number (VAR-1036).
The GreenGuard® Contractor Sheathing/Housewrap
Tape is identified by the report holder's name, the product
name and the VAR number (VAR-1036).
GreenGuard® and GreenGuard® RCY Extruded
Polystyrene Insulation Boards are identified by the report
holder's name and address, the product name and the
VAR number (VAR-1036).
TABLE 1—EVALUATION REPORTS FOR PACTIV PRODUCTS
PRODUCT
REPORT NUMBER
®
GreenGuard Fanfold and Insulative Foam Boards and Alside Platinum Series™ Insulation
ESR-2136
®
GreenGuard Value Wrap Building Wrap
®
GreenGuard Classic Wrap Building Wrap
®
GreenGuard Ultra Wrap Building Wrap
®
GreenGuard RainDrop Building Wrap
®
GreenGuard MAX Building Wrap
®
GreenGuard C500 Building Wrap
®
GreenGuard C2000 Building Wrap
®
ESR-2906
®
GreenGuard and GreenGuard RCY Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Boards
ESR-2912
TABLE 2—PACTIV INSULATION PRODUCTS (ESR-2136)
PRODUCT NAME
GreenGuard N14
THICKNESS
(in.)
1
/4
DENSITY
(pcf)
R-VALUE
3.3
1.0
Perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, perforated, flexible plastic facer on
one side.
1
/4
GreenGuard S14
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GreenGuard NP14
1
3.3
1.0
Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard P14
1
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides.
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides and a “cut & fold” hinge design.
3.3
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides.
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated plastic facers on both sides
with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side.
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side. Product has
a “cut & fold” hinge design.
Extruded polystyrene foam that is contoured.
/4
/4
1
/4
GreenGuard XP14
GreenGuard PLYFOLD Y250
1
/4
1
/4
GreenGuard FP14
1
/4
GreenGuard XFP14
GreenGuard BACKER-PRO
1
4.7
1.0
GreenGuard DC14
1
4.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam that is contoured.
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides.
/4
/4
1
/4
GreenGuard PB4
GreenGuard PLYGOOD PG28
1
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides.
GreenGuard PLYGOOD PGF28
1
4.2
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides with an additional nonperforated metallized facer on one side.
GreenGuard CB4
1
/4
3.7
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on the nonprinted side.
5
/16
2.6
1.0
Multilayered, nonperforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard PLYGOOD
NPG3075, NPG308
/4
/4
VAR-1036 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted
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TABLE 2—PACTIV INSULATION PRODUCTS (ESR-2136) – (Continued)
PRODUCT NAME
THICKNESS
(in.)
DENSITY
(pcf)
R-VALUE
5
3.6
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated plastic facers on both
sides.
5
/16
3.6
1.0
Extruded polystyrene foam core with a clear, nonperforated plastic facer on one
side and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side.
GreenGuard NP38
3
2.6
1.5
Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard NPG38
3
2.6
1.5
Multilayered, perforated extruded polystyrene foam.
GreenGuard P38
3
3.2
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard XP38
3
3.2
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides, printed with grid lines. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGaurd Y375
3
3.2
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard FP38
3
3.4
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side. Product has
a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard XFP38
3
3.4
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, perforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional perforated, metallized facer on one side
(nonreflective side is printed with grid lines. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge
design.
GreenGuard PB6
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides. Product has a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6W
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on one side. Product has a
“cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6 PLUS
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional clear, nonperforated facer on both sides. Product has
a “cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6FA
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional white, nonperforated facer on one side. Product has a
“cut & fold” hinge design.
GreenGuard PB6FA 90/180
3
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional white, polyolefin scrim facer on one or both sides.
GreenGuard PLYGOOD PGF38
3
3.5
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides with an additional nonperforated, metallized facer on one side.
3
/8
3.6
1.5
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side.
7
/16
3.2
1.8
Extruded polystyrene foam core with clear, nonperforated, flexible plastic facers on
both sides and a reinforcing scrim on the printed side.
GreenGuard PLYGOOD
PG3075, PG308
/16
GreenGuard PGWZ
WZPG3075, WZPG308
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
/8
GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra
PGU38, PGU39
GreenGuard PLYGOOD Ultra
PGU48, PGU49
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GreenGuard CM
1
3
2.0
3.0 – 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board.
GreenGuard SL
1
3
2.0
3.0 – 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with shiplap edges.
GreenGuard CMX
1
3
2.0
3.0 – 3.8 Extruded polystyrene insulation board with clear plastic facer on both sides.
GreenGuard SLX
1
3
2.0
3.0 – 3.8
/2 – / 4
/2 – / 4
/2 – / 4
/2 – / 4
3
2
Extruded polystyrene insulation board with clear plastic facer on both sides, and
shiplap edges.
2
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pcf = 16.02 kg/m , R-value: 1°F·ft ·hr/Btu = 0.176 m ·K/W.
®
GreenGuard insulation boards are also sold under the Alside Platinum Series™ name.
TABLE 3—PACTIV INSULATION PRODUCTS (ESR-2912)
XPS CLASSIFICATION
MINIMUM DENSITY (pcf)
MINIMUM R-VALUE
(per inch of thickness)
ASTM Type IV
1.55
5.0
ASTM Type VI
1.8
3
2
5.0
2
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pcf = 16.02 kg/m , R-value: 1°F·ft ·hr/Btu = 0.176 m ·K/W.
VAR-1036 | Most Widely Accepted and Trusted
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TABLES 4 THROUGH 10
SECTION
NUMBER
SECTION INTENT
POSSIBLE
POINTS
CONDITIONS OF USE TO QUALIFY FOR POINTS
FINDING
TABLE 4—SUMMARY OF AREA OF ELIGIBILITY WITH THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
605.1.2.1
Air leakage mitigation measures
shall be provided in accordance
with this section.
606.1.2
Air leakage mitigation measures
shall be provided in accordance
with this section.
N/A
Verify that the air barrier material has been installed properly and tested to
meet the requirements as set forth in IgCC Section 605.1.2.2
○1
TABLE 5—SUMMARY OF AREA OF ELIGIBILITY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE PV2.0
N/A
Verify that the air barrier material has been installed properly and tested to
meet the requirements as set forth in IgCC Section 606.1.2.2
○1
TABLE 6—SUMMARY OF AREA OF ELIGIBILITY WITH 2010 CALGREEN
A4.206.1
Voluntary
measure
Air sealing package
Verify that the air barrier material has been installed properly and tested to
meet the requirements as set forth in California Energy Code (test method
specified is ASTM E1677)
○1
7.4.2.10
Prescriptive
TABLE 7—SUMMARY OF AREA OF ELIGIBILITY WITH ASHRAE 189.0-2009
Continuous air barrier
The building envelope shall be constructed with a continuous air barrier
complying with Normative Appendix B. Pactiv building wraps listed in ESR2906 meet the requirements of B2 for air barrier materials
●1
TABLE 8—SUMMARY OF AREAS OF ELIGIBILITY WITH THE NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD (ICC 700-2008)
Water-resistive barrier
N/A
Install a water-resistive barrier and/or drainage plan system behind the
exterior veneer and/or siding
●
701.4.3
Insulation and air sealing
N/A
Insulation is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or
local code, as applicable
●2
703.1.1
Building envelope (insulation)
Per Table
703.1.1
Building thermal envelope UA is less than required by the International
Energy Conservation Code. Pactiv insulations may be used to comply with
this requirement
○2
703.1.2
Building envelope (insulation)
Per Table
703.1.2
Insulation is graded by a third party and is in accordance with Section
703.1.2 through 703.1.2.4, as applicable. Pactiv insulations may be used to
comply with this requirement
○2
3
15 max
Insulation and/or air sealing is installed in accordance with the following, as
applicable:
(1) third-party verification performed 15 pts,
No third-party verification performed 3 pts
○
602.9
703.2.1
Insulation and/or air sealing
TABLE 9—SUMMARY OF AREA OF ELIGIBILITY WITH USGBC'S LEED FOR HOMES 2008
EA 3
Air infiltration
3 max
To earn 2 or 3 points meet the leakage requirements shown in Table 17 of
the rating system, as applicable, when tested and verified by a third-party
○1
TABLE 10—SUMMARY OF AREA OF ELIGIBILITY WITH ANSI/GBI 01-2010
Earn 3 points for Installation of a continuous air barrier as set forth in
Section 10.8.1.1 of the standard
10.8.1
3
6 max
Air barrier
○
= Eligible attribute
●
= Verified attribute
●1
Earn 3 points for use of an air barrier material tested in accordance with
ASTM E2178 where the air permeability of individual materials did not
2
2
exceed 0.02 L/s·m under a pressure differential of 75 Pa (0.004 cfm/ft )
2
under a pressure differential of 0.3 in. water (1.57 lb/ft )
N/A = Not applicable (i.e. this is a minimum or mandatory requirement and points/credits are not applicable)
1
®
®
®
®
Applicable to GreenGuard Ultra Wrap Building Wrap, GreenGuard RainDrop Building Wrap, GreenGuard MAX Building Wrap, GreenGuard C500
®
Building Wrap, GreenGuard C2000 Building Wrap only.
2
®
®
®
Applicable to GreenGuard Fanfold and Insulative Foam Boards and GreenGuard and GreenGuard RCY Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Boards
only.

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