Product Description
ArmorWall Structural Insulated Sheathing™ Non-Coated (NC) is a UL Classified and tested, high strength, fire-resistant exterior insulated wall sheathing product. Unique to the ArmorWall product line, ArmorWall NC arrives at the job site without additional factory-applied coatings, providing greater flexibility in the choices of field-applied coatings or membranes that must be used. ArmorWall NC is formulated for projects that have difficult transitions, or in a panelized application where transportation and movement may cause sealants and coatings to break down. ArmorWall NC panels require a field-applied water and air-resistant membrane prior to installation of the exterior wall finish. MaxLife tests these panels for compatibility and performance with a large array of membranes.
A tremendous benefit to general contractors and installers, ArmorWall NC requires just one installation revolution around a building in place of the traditional four, reducing costs and time to weather-in by weeks. ArmorWall NC’s innovative properties allow projects to meet and exceed continuous insulation, building code and green certification programs faster and more cost effectively.
ArmorWall NC is manufactured in a near zero waste manufacturing plant in North Carolina.
Key Features of ArmorWall NC Include
- The intentional lack of a factory-applied coating provides greater flexibility in the choices for field-applied coatings or membranes, particularly in cases where the final exterior cladding material is not yet known.
- ArmorWall NC is an excellent choice for building projects where the final cladding material isn’t yet known, but the building needs to be dried-in
- Fully passed the NFPA 285 on its own without the required cladding on the front.
- No components exist within the product that allow any growth of mold or mildew as tested by ASTM C1338.
- Meets FEMA design standards for flood resistant materials.
ArmorWall NC is the Best Solution for These Building Types
- Core and shell building construction or renovation that will result in tenant upfits, particularly to the exterior cladding, at a later time
- Retail, office and low-rise buildings
Project Highlights Featuring ArmorWall NC
Know the Advantages of ArmorWall
ArmorWall fully passes NFPA 285 standards testing without protective cladding on the front. This allows for engineering judgements to be made for most NFPA 285 tested and approved exterior finishes when used with ArmorWall to create a complete wall assembly.
Thanks to Fusion Technology and the materials used in ArmorWall, the structural strength of the panel allows direct attachment of cladding to the panel, without pin-pointing the studs beyond.
ArmorWall passes the ASTM E331 and Chapter 14 of Building Code for WRBs as a water-resistant barrier for pressure totaling two hours. Once the fasteners and seams have been sealed the structure is considered dried-in and interior construction may commence.
When properly sealed using ArmorSeal™ Sealant at all seams and fasteners, the factory coated panels meet the IBC requirements for an air barrier assembly without the need for additional materials.
The insulation fused to our sheathing provides an easy way to comply with continuous insulation requirements in building codes. The thermal layer is offered in three standard thicknesses and R-Values (R10, R15, and R21).
ArmorWall handles the stress of factory-built wall assembly manufacturing, including movement within the facility, deflection during transportation, and racking during wall erection.
No paper facings exist within the assembly to promote biological growth.
