Wildfire Exterior ProtectionApplications
Advanced Building Technology (ABT) has multiple fire-rated products for exterior finishes.
Our Protected Insulation Cladding System (PICS) is the ultimate fire-resistant exterior finishing panel system for walls or roofs. Class-A Fire Rated Noncombustible, Maintenance Free, Insulating, Moisture and Sound Barrier. PICS combines a 5/16” thick Fiber Cement Board (FCB) substrate bonded to dense fire-resistant expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam for added insulation in ready-to-install 4’ x 8’ panels. Which are Finished with our noncombustible, colorized spray-on smooth or stucco texture WallGuard topcoat formulated with 3M's ceramic with a 20-year warranty. PICS provides long-term protection and fire resistance for exterior walls.
PICS also replaces the OSB substrate. The following lists the assembly steps for PICS versus a Stucco EIFS.
Steps for PICS Assembly
- Cut 4' x 8' panels to plans
- Secure panels with nails or screws to frame
- Finish PICS Panel with spray-on WallGuard
Steps for Standard EIFS
- Apply adhesive
- Install foam
- Attach mesh
- Apply basecoat over mesh
- Apply primer
- Apply finish coat
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Performance Data
- FIRE: WallGuard or RoofGuard, formulated with 3M ceramic coating (RoofGuard has twice the amount 3M ceramic for solar protection as WallGuard), is sprayed, rolled, or brushed onto the exterior wall and roof at a 6-mil thickness. It earned a Class-A Fire Rating from ASTM'S E-84 test and prevented flame spread and penetration during NFPA 285's 30-minute fire test at 1,675℉.
- MOISTURE: 4 Year Wind-Driven Rain and Snow Test
- The membrane is permeable (breathable) allowing interior water vapor to escape, but it's a moisture barrier membrane against rain and snow. It's also resistant to fungus, mold, and mildew.
- ELONGATION
- Tested to 600%+ elongation at 77 F. and returns to its original dimensions without deformation.
- SOLAR
- Passed accelerated weathering and solar exposure of 500 hours exposure (equivalent to 4 years) without degradation or signs of checking, cracking, chalking, or coating loss.
- INSULATION
- WallGuard and RoofGuard adds R-4.8 to the structure. Our Protected Insulation Cladding System (PICS) and it's FCB panel substrate with 1-½" of foam insulation adds R-7.7 for a total wall insulation value of R-12.5. This reduces the cost of air-conditioning by 30%.
- ANNUAL MAINTENANCE: None Required
- Damaged walls can be easily repaired with WallGuard applied with paintbrush or roller. Dust buildup can be rinsed off with a garden hose.
- REPAIR CRACKED STUCCO
- Apply colorized WallGuard with a brush, roller or sprayer to coat stucco for a long-lasting, elastomeric (stretchy) membrane, that resists fading and water, and fills in cracks up to 1/16" wide. For wider cracks or older, chalking stucco, pre-wash, dry, pre-fill cracks with caulk, then apply WallGuard.
- WARRANTY
- 20 years of warranty, with no claims submitted in the 45-year history of the products.
The Marriott Residence Inn Alberta, Canada project was completed in 1999. WallGuard was selected in place of stucco for the 96,000 sq. ft. of exterior finish, because of its superior performance, durability, and maintenance free properties plus it reduced the labor and material cost by 44% saving $178,600. WallGuard was also used for the walls and ceiling of the indoor pool area. The coating has required no repairs or maintenance in 26 years. Annual inspections confirm its continued performance. The hotel owners and maintenance staff report significant savings due to the maintenance-free property. Rebranded as Lakeview Signature Inn at 2622 39 Ave NE, Calgary.
Single Family Home with Color Matched WallGuard Spray-On Exterior Coating.
Shopping Mall in Kissimmee, Florida with white RoofGuard that is sprayed on for fast 2-hours curing and is elastomeric for protection from heavy solar exposure, expansion and contraction and rainfall.
WallGuard Fire Test that reached 1,675℉ for 30 minutes.
Fire Test Video of WallGuard Spray On Coating