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'Nodnesday, June 22, 2005
To Wham It May Con�ern:
Enclos�d pfease find th�water vapor tranamisaion testing of Foam Enterprises' FE 158!
CF 158 materials in accordance with ASTM E96-90. The test report desc�ibes the
average thicknesS and perrr�s on tne three samples tested. This iniorrnaEion is then
used to calculate perrns at any specified thickness, based on the attached letter from Dr.
David Yarbra�gh, which explains the ca�ulationa. 6slow you wi�1 find a chart Ior Qasy
reference in d�td'ntining wnat perm ratine is achieved at each specified thlCkness. You
witl notice that in the table the perms decxease as the thickness increases. The '�ower
the perm, the �ourer,he water vapor transrnlss�on �ate, ..
Ap�lied Th�ckn ss Eauivaient Perms ���� ,
;': Inches 5,98 ,
1 I nch 2.99 �
1 'lz f►lches �.99 '
2 I nche s 1.5fl '
� 'r�i Inches 1,20
Inches'" 0.99�
3 '�z Inches 0.85
4 Inches 4.T5
'=The lntemational Ca�es defines a vapar retarder as having a maxim��m perm ratin� oi
1.p,when testing in accordance vK!h ASTM E-96. Consult your building otiicial for finat
deteRnination.
Certain applicativns such as eov!er/freezers, poollaauna roams, greernoor►�s, ete. (any
areas with high meisture driving rn a cor,sfstent ane-way direcfion)should NOT uflfire
spray foam systerns only as 8 rapor rstarder end should incorpaate en elfemafe vspor
retardar ln conJunciion with spray toarrt.
. Feel ftee to reach us at 800-888-3342 for any additianal clarificatian.
Sincerety,
Kelly ra enkr �
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—� The FE 158 sbould only be applied in l"to Z"passes.�This apptica— uo
' procedure ie in cocnplianca with the SPFA foam application guidclines.
� i � The FE 15►8 is�(Q� for ase as an EX'TERlOR toof deck system due to
� f � thc light ckasity of this poroduc� Thc FE 15S shoald � bc uscd 'ai
I 0 r+eftig�tsd etrueb�ue� er where rapid chauge in trmpCraturc cm occot.
� IrE IS8 is .co be applied to wood studwall surfacos betweon 40°F to
� �""� t20°F. Fa�.m Entecprises' technical sen►ice perso�nel ahould be
F consuitcd ia all eesas whoro ap�plicativn wnditions are queationeble.
� � � The use of foamcd plastic in iaterior applicati�e on waUs or ceilings
� may present sn wfreasonsble fire hszazd u�less the foam is protecoed by
� G� � i an app�ov�d,f�t�-r�esistant them�l bairicr which lus a finish-rating of t�ot •
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• Lv_entilation strategies must bo considered.
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�� � The infomjatian hereia is co assist caatomers in d�termining whe�ther our �
+ prvdu�cts are suitable for their epplications. Our products are inteaded far �
�j 7'+ 1 sale to indnstrial and cemuicrcial cnstomors, Wc rcqucst that cuatomas
� inspect et�d teat oar prodvcts before �re snd sadsfy thzrnsalr�s as to ?
• � � cantenta abd suitability. We warrant that our prvducts will meet uur �
� , writtai liqaid compoaeat specifications. Nothing herein shali CoasNll�te
� arty athbt watranty, express ar implied, inchiding any wanraaty of
e: merchantability of fitnes�,nor ia proteetioa from nny law or patent ta bc
� '" � inferred. AII pat�nt rights are reserved. I'he exclusive rarnedy far a!I
� i prmren alaans is r�lacement of our materisie aad in ao event Chall we be
� fiablc for s ' 1 �uciderttal or con��uential damages. �;
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