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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1219

Reissued June 2019


This report is subject to renewal May 2020.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND 4.0 INSTALLATION


COMPOSITES
4.1 General:
Section: 06 16 00—Sheathing
Installation of the Plycem panels and sidings must comply
DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE with this report and the manufacturer’s published
PROTECTION instructions. The installation instructions must be available
Section: 07 46 46—Fiber-Cement Siding at the jobsite at all times during construction.
Steel framing assembly components must be sized
REPORT HOLDER:
and constructed to meet requirements of the applicable
code and must be minimum No. 20 gage [0.0346 inch
PLYCEM USA INC.
(0.88 mm)], spaced a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on
center. A water-resistive barrier complying with IBC
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
Section 1404.2 or IRC Section R703.1, as applicable, must
be installed over the framing.
PLYCEM FIBER-REINFORCED CEMENT PANELS AND
SIDING 4.2 Plycem Panels:
Plycem panels must be fastened to the framing with the
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE long dimension parallel to framing, with No. 8 by 11/4-inch-
Compliance with the following codes: long (31.4 mm) by 0.323-inch-head-diameter (8.2 mm),
self-drilling, corrosion-resistant, ribbed bugle-head screws
 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) spaced at 8 inches on center (203 mm). Fasteners must be
 2006 International Residential Code® (IRC) placed a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) from corners and
0.6 inch (15 mm) from panel edges. Panels must butt over
Properties evaluated framing with a gap of approximately 0.12 inch (3 mm)
between panels. The gap must be caulked with a
 Wind resistance
compatible, approved, exterior, silicone-based sealant.
 Weather resistance Flashing of panel joints must be installed in accordance
with IBC Section 1405.17.1 and IRC Section R703.10.1.
 Durability
4.3 T-Groove Siding:
2.0 USES
T-Groove Siding is fastened at the midpoint of the exposed
Plycem exterior wall panels, T-Groove Siding and EZ Lap 1
surface to the framing with No. 8 by 1 /4-inch-long
Siding are used as cladding on exterior walls and soffits. (31.4 mm) by 0.323-inch-head-diameter (8.2 mm), self-
The claddings are recognized for use over steel framing in drilling, corrosion-resistant, ribbed bugle-head screws.
any type of construction under the IBC and in structures Vertical joints must occur over framing members and be
constructed in accordance with the IRC. sealed with caulking or covered with battens in accordance
3.0 DESCRIPTION with IBC Section 1405.17.2 and IRC Section R703.10.2.
Flashing must be installed in accordance with the
Plycem panels, T-Groove Siding and EZ Lap Siding are applicable code.
manufactured from cellulosic fiber-reinforced cement. The
4.4 EZ Lap Siding:
products comply with ASTM C1186, Type A, Grade I, and
have a smooth finish. The Plycem panels are 0.43 inch EZ Lap Siding must be fastened to the framing 3/4 inch
(11 mm) or 0.55 inch (14 mm) thick and are 48 inches (19.0 mm) from the top of the siding with No. 8 by
(1219 mm) wide and 96 inches (2438 mm) long. The 11/4-inch-long (31.4 mm) by 0.323-inch-head-diameter
T-Groove and EZ Lap sidings are 0.55 inch (14 mm) thick (8.2 mm), self-drilling, corrosion-resistant, ribbed bugle-
1
by 8 /4 inches (209.5 mm) wide, and are available in a head screws. Subsequent siding is installed with a nominal
96-inch (2438 mm) length. T-Groove Siding has a tongue 11/4-inch (31.4 mm) overlap so that the fastener is
on one edge and one end and a groove on the other edge concealed beneath the overlap. Vertical ends of the siding
and the other end. EZ Lap Siding has a lap joint on all must occur over framing and be sealed with caulking or
edges. located over a strip of flashing in accordance with IBC

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Section 1405.17.2 and IRC Section 703.10.2. Flashing 5.3 In exterior wall applications, the panels and sidings
must be installed in accordance with the applicable code. must be mechanically attached to walls that are
braced in accordance with the applicable code.
4.5 Wind Resistance:
5.4 The clearance between the panels or siding and
When installed as set forth in this report on steel framing, exposed earth must be at least 6 inches (152 mm).
Plycem panels are limited to maximum allowable positive
wind loads of 56 psf (2680 Pa) and negative wind loads of 5.5 The panels and sidings are manufactured in Cartago,
68 psf (3260 Pa). T-Groove Siding is limited to maximum Costa Rica, under a quality control program with
allowable positive and negative wind loads of 71 psf inspections by ICC-ES.
(3400 Pa) and EZ Lap Siding is limited to maximum 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
allowable positive and negative wind loads of 35 psf
(1680 Pa). Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
for Fiber Cement Panels for Use as Exterior Wall Siding
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE (AC90), dated June 2004.
The Plycem panels, T-Groove Siding and EZ Lap Siding 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
described in this report comply with, or are suitable 7.1 Each pallet must bear a label with the company name
alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in of Plycem USA Inc., the product name, the product
Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following dimensions, the evaluation report number (ESR-
conditions: 1219). Individual panels and units of siding must be
5.1 The products must be manufactured, identified, and identified with the company name of Plycem and the
installed in accordance with this report and the date of production.
manufacturer’s published instructions. In the event of 7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
a conflict between the manufacturer’s published following:
installation instructions and this report, this report
governs. PLYCEM USA INC.
10945 STATE BRIDGE ROAD
5.2 A water-resistive barrier complying with IBC Section ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30022
1404.2 or IRC Section R703.12, as applicable, must (800) 467-5923
be installed over the framing. www.plycemtrim.com

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