TECHNICAL INFO

This is a reference for General Info, Third-party Test reports, and Product Data Sheets for K&A’s composite products.

General Information

FRP General Info - 2015-03-09-UPDATE.pdf
This is a good reference for an introduction to the use of fiberglass for architectural applications.

The American Composites Manufacturer’s Association (ACMA) Guidelines
This provides some deeper context for the applications and design of architectural composites and industry best practices.

Makai Smith at SCDC Symposium, 2018
Another introductory presentation by Makai Smith, a former Kreysler employee.

Third Party Tests

Kreyslerfire QAI test summary PDF - (Link to QAI Listing)

UK Fire tests in an NFPA-285-like configuration

List of Tests:

  • ASTM

    • ASTM E-84 – FSI: 15; SDI: 350

    • ASTM E108-11/UL790- Passed (Class A)

    • ASTM D1929-14 – Passed

    • ASTM E488 Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements

  • NFPA

    • NFPA 259-13

    • NFPA 268 – Passed

    • NFPA 285 (With Mineral Wool and Gasket) – Passed

    • NFPA 285 (With Open Joints and Air Space Behind Panel) – Passed

  • British Standard

    • BS 476 Part 6 – Passed (Class 0)

    • BS 476 Part 7 – Passed (Class 1)

  • Material Properties Tests:

    • Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials

    • Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

    • Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components

    • Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components

    • Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

    • Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

    • Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic

    • Opinion of Compliance with the requirements for a Class 0 Surface (per the British Standards Institution)

    • Method for Classification of the Surface Spread of Flame of Products (per the British Standards Institution)​

DURABILITY TESTS

ICC ES Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 – Passed
Accelerated Weathering, Freeze-Thaw, Flexural Strength, Salt Spray Resistance and Water Resistance Tests. Acceptance Criteria For Polymer-Based And Polymer-Modified Exterior And Interior Wall Cladding

QUV-A
To evaluate three pigmented KreyslerFire™ concrete samples exposed to QUV-A accelerated weathering for color change.​

10,000 hours QUV
An extended version of the industry standard QUV test.

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