Equalite is a pressure equalized exterior insulation and finish system. The system, which has been independently tested, consists of a membrane air/vapour barrier, mineral fibre insulation, mechanical fasteners, glass fibre reinforcing mesh, continuous vent boards, non-combustible base coats, and a finish texture coat from any one of the available Durex® Architectural Coatings.
- Totally non-combustible cladding
- Pressure equalized (drained & vented principle)
- Continuous venting at floor lines and horizontal terminations
- Vertical orientation of the fibres in the rigid insulation allows for positive drainage
- Continuous water resistive barrier (self-sealing)
- Simple interfacing with other pressure equalized cladding systems
- Continuous high density thermal barrier
- Aesthetic design flexibility
- Continuous Insulation – CI Factor = 0.70 RSI/in.
Equalite is suitable for use over a wide range of structurally sound substrates and is recommended for use in buildings which require to be of non-combustible construction and pressure equalized cladding.
| Building Code Conformance: | Classification |
Category 1 CAN/ULC S114 |
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| INSULATION: |
Durex Equalite Mineral Fiber |
CAN/ULC S702 |
Thermal Resistance GDDC Factor 0.70 RSI (R 4.0) per inch ----- |
| WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER: | Air / Vapour Barriers Durex Flexseal Air Barriers Durex Flexseal VP Durex AirStop |
ASTM E96 –Water Vapour Transmission (Refer to product specific Technical Data Sheet for more detailed data) |
Method A Method B 2.9 ng/Pa.s.m2
629 ng/Pa.s.m2 972 ng/Pa.s.m2 185 ng/Pa.s.m2 505 ng/Pa.s.m2 |
| INSULATION ATTACHMENT: | -Durex“M” fasteners (masonry) -Durex “W” fasteners (wood) -Durex “S” fasteners (steel) -Durex Equalite Washer NC |
ASTM B-117 – salt spray DIN 50012 - SO2 exposure FM4470 & DIN 50018 SFW |
750 hrs. or better 25+ cycles 30 cycles Pass Encapsulated Noncombustible Metal Plate |
| LAMINA: | Impant Resistance Durex Fiberglass Mesh (Note: Impact resistance level is directly related to the weight and layers of Fiberglass mesh used in the lamina) |
ASTM E2486 – Impact Resistance (Refer to Table 1.5.9 of the Equalite Specifications for detailed selection chart for guidance on level of impact resistance required) |
Retention Retention Physical Performance Standard 3 N.m 10 N.m PASS Intermediate 8 N.m 15 N.m PASS High 13 N.m 20 N.m PASS Ultra High 20 N.m 30 N.m PASS Extreme 25 N.m 40 N.m PASS |
Base Coat Durex Uniplast/Acrybond “S” Durex Monobase |
CAN/ULC S114 Noncombustibility |
Rated Noncombustible Rated Noncombustible |
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| FINISHES: | Durex Architectural Coatings Classic Series Premium Series Artisan Series Kolor Gard Series Elastomeric (FX) Series |
CAN/ULC S716.1 & CCMC Report # 13103-R
(Refer to product specific Technical Data Sheet and CCMC Evaluation Report # 13103-R for more detailed data |
Durex Architectural Coatings Meet and exceed all requirements |
| PERFORMANCE: | Fire Protection |
(Refer CCMC Evaluation Report # 13103-R for complete detailed performance data) CAN/ULC S101 & CAN/ULC S114 (Compliance to NBC 3.2.3.8(1) (b) ) CAN/ULC S101 (Fire Resistance rated Assemblies)
CAN/ULC S134 (Compliance to NBC 3.1.5.5) |
Rated as non-combustible cladding ULC design EW21/ EW22 2 hr. FR rating ULC design W425 (Non-Load Bearing) 1 hr. FR rating ULC design W489 (Load Bearing) 2 hrs. FR rating ULC design W485 (Load Bearing) 2 hrs. FR rating ULC design W456 (Non-Load Bearing) Intertek listing # DPL-WEIFS 30-01 |
Wind Load Resistance |
ASTM E330 – sustained
ASTM E330 – cyclic
ASTM E330 – blow-out |
-2.5 kPa for 60min. – no visible damage to any of the wall components -600 cycles alt. 0 to -2.5kPa – no visible damage to any of the wall components -3.75kPa applied for 10 sec. – no visible damage to any of the wall components - max. pressure 7.12 kPa |
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Water Tightness |
ASTM E331 |
400 Pa pressure difference for 15 min. – no water penetration through the exterior surface finish |
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System Compliance |
CCMC Technical Guide for EIFS CAN/ULC S716.1 EIFS Materials & System |
CCMC Evaluation Report # 13103-R Durex Equalite is fully compliant with: -CAN/ULC S716.1 Materials & System -CAN/ULC S716.2 Installation of Components & WRB -CAN/ULC S716.3 Design Application |
| System Layer | Optional Products Per Layer | Notes |
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| Water Resistive Barriers (WRB) | ||
| Transition Membranes | ||
| Semi Rigid Insulation (Exterior) | Attached with Approved Mechanical Fasteners Attached with Approved Mechanical Fasteners |
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| Reinforcing Mesh | ||
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| Finishes - Classic Series | ||
| Finishes - Premium Series | ||
| Finishes - Artisan Series | ||
| Finishes - Flexible Series | ||
| Finishes - Kolor Gard |