Physical & Technical Characteristics

• EPS Material: Type 2 Flame Retardant Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Shape Molded at 1.5 pcf.
• Block Weights: 4” Core Standard approximately 4 lbs.
  6”, 8”, 12” Standards approximately 5 lbs.
• Sound Transmission (STC) 50+
• Minimum Pouring Temperatures: to minus 4º F or minus 20º C
• Production Method: Shape molded Flame Retardant Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
• Code Approval:

  ICC Evaluation Service Inc. ESR-1479
  NOTE: The ICC ES Report documents compliance to the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) the International One and Two Family Dwelling Code and the 2007 Florida Building Codes for Residential and Building.

• Greenblock ICF Wall Systems meet the ASTM E119 4 hour (6"-12" Systems) and 2 Hour (4" System) Fire Resistance Test of a Load Bearing Insulted Concrete Form Wall.

• A fire retardant is added to Greenblock EPS during manufacturing
• Meets flame spread (10),and smoke development (less than 300)
• Expanded Polystyrene has a flash ignition temperature of 340º C (655º F)
• Concrete: Fill blocks with #5 or #6 slump, 2500 psi concrete.
• Pour Height 3’-9’ monolithic pours, no seams or joints.
• R-Value: Approximately 4.4/inch of foam. (Fixed-Web and GBLOX™ R-24 / 2-4-2™ R-18)
• Polypropylene Reinforcing webs meet requirements for plastic materials when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1929, UBC 26, ASTMD635, ASTMD2843.
• Fastener withdrawal resistance in accordance with ASTM D 1761 and fastener lateral resistance testing.
• Wind Speed Rating: by P.E. design per ACI 318 and as required for specified use and as required by local code.
• Seismic Rating: by P.E. design per ACI 318 and as required for specified use and as required by local code.

NOTE: Further Physical and Technical detail can be found at www.greenblock.com. Some testing and evaluations performed by Intertek Testing Services.