Why Use CavityBoard?

PowerWool CavityBoard™ – the premier choice for exterior cavity wall and rainscreen applications.

PowerWool was designed to increase the effective thermal value in exterior cavity wall and rainscreen applications. With a consistent density throughout, the product has no need to be placed in a certain direction.

CHARACTERISTICRESULTTEST STANDARD
ComplianceMineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation – Compliant
Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulation for Buildings – Compliant
ASTM C612
CAN/ULC S702.1
Reaction to FireFlame spread index = 0; Smoke developed index = 0
Flame spread index = 0; Smoke developed index = 0
Determination of Non Combustibility of Building Materials – Non Combustible
Behaviour of materials at 750°C – Non Combustible
ASTM E84 (UL 723)
CAN/ULC S102
CAN/ULC S114
ASTM E136
Density6 lbs/ft³ (100 kg/m³) – ActualASTM C303
Dimensional StabilityLinear Shrinkage = Pass @1200°F (650°C)ASTM C356
Corrosion ResistanceCorrosion of Steel – PassedASTM C665
Thermal ResistanceR-Value / inch @ 75°F — 4.2 hr.ft².F/Btu
RSI value / 25.4 mm @ 24°C — 0.74 m²K/W
ASTM C518
Reaction to MoistureMoisture Sorption – Pass
Water Vapor Transmission, Desiccant Method – 1670ng/Pa.s.m² (29 perm)
Determination of Fungi Resistance – Passed
ASTM C1104
ASTM E96
ASTM C1338
Dimensions1½” (38 mm) to 6″ (152.4 mm) in ½” increments
16″ × 48″ (406 mm × 1219 mm)
24″ × 48″ (610 mm × 1219 mm)
 
Acoustic Performance
Thickness125Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz2000Hz4000HzNRCSAA
1.5″0.090.470.971.040.990.980.850.88
2″0.260.881.121.060.991.001.001.01
2.5″0.391.061.151.061.021.071.051.06
3″0.571.121.141.031.021.021.101.07
4″0.761.131.091.031.011.041.051.06
ASTM C423-23
ASTM E795-23

Choose PowerWool for superior fire protection.

Non-combustible mineral wool insulation, rated zero flame spread and zero smoke developed, for maximum safety in demanding environments.​

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