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DIVISION: 07 00 00 —THERMAL AND MOISTURE
PROTECTION
Section: 07 2100 — Thermal Insulation
Section: 07 2119 — Foamed -In -Place Insulation
Section: 07 25 00 — Weather Barriers
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Code Compliance Research Report
REPORT SUBJECT:
SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI Spray -applied Polyurethane Foam
Insulation
1.0 SCOPE OF EVALUATION
1.1 This Research Report addresses compliance with the
following Codes:
2024, 2021 and 2018 International Building Code® (IBC)
2024, 2021 and 2018 International Residential Code®
(IRC)
2024, 2021 and 2018 International Energy Conservation
Code® (IECC)
NOTE: This report references the most recent Code editions
noted. Sections for earlier editions may differ.
1.2 SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation has been evaluated
for the following properties (see Table 1):
Surface burning characteristics
Physical properties
Air permeability
Vapor permeance
1.3 SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation has been evaluated
for the following uses (see Table 1):
Use as nonstructural thermal insulation on or in interior
and exterior walls, floors, the underside of roof decks
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Revision Date: 10-30-2024
Renewal Date: 10-31-2025
Alternatives to Code -prescribed ignition barriers
Alternatives to Code -prescribed thermal barriers
Alternative to water -resistive barriers
Use as air -impermeable insulation
Use as a Class II vapor retarder
Use in exterior walls of Types I, II, III, and IV construction
Use in Type V construction
Use as duct insulation
2.0 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation complies with the Codes
listed in Section 1.1, for the properties stated in Section 1.2
and uses stated in Section 1.3, when installed as described in
this report, including the Conditions of Use stated in Section
6.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI: SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI is a
two -component foam plastic insulation. The insulation is
produced in the field by combining Component A and resin
Component B, resulting in insulation with a nominal density
of 2 pounds per cubic feet. The insulation components
have a shelf life of six months when stored at temperatures
between 50°F and 80°F before installation.
3.2 Intumescent Coatings:
3.2.1 DC315 Intumescent Coating: DC315 intumescent
coating, manufactured by IFTI, Paint to Protect, is a water -
based coating supplied in 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon
drums. The coating material has a shelf life of 24 months
when stored in factory -sealed containers at temperatures
between 41°F and 95°F. DC315 complies with AC456 as
recognized in ICC-ES ESR-3702.
3.2.2 Flame Control 60-60A Intumescent Coating: Flame
Control 60-60A, manufactured by Flame Control Coatings,
is a water -based coating supplied in 5-gallon pails and 55-
gallon drums. The coating material has a shelf life of 12
months when stored in factory -sealed containers at
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temperatures between 50°F and 80°F. Flame Control 60-
60A complies with AC456 as recognized IAPMO UES ER-
0596.
3.2.3 NO -BURN® Plus ThB Intumescent Coating: NO -
BURN® Plus ThB, manufactured by NO -BURN®, Inc., is a
white, water -based latex liquid. Supplied in 5-gallon pails
and 55-gallon drums. The coating material has a shelf life
of 3 years when stored in factory -sealed containers at
temperatures between 40°F and 90°F. NO -BURN® Plus ThB
complies with AC 456 as recognized in IAPMO UES ER-0305.
3.2.4 Fireshell F10E Intumescent Coating: Fireshell F10E
intumescent coating, manufactured by ICP Construction, is
a water -based intumescent coating supplied in 5-gallon
pails and 55-gallon drums. The coating has a shelf life of 1
year when stored unopened at temperatures between 45°F
and 95°F. Fireshell F10E complies with AC456 as recognized
in ICC-ES ESR-3997.
4.0 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 Surface -burning Characteristics: SWD Quik-Shield®
YETI, at a maximum thickness of 4 inches and a nominal
density of 2 pounds per cubic feet, has a flame spread
index of 25 or less and a smoke -developed index of 450 or
less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. SWD Quik-
Shield® I YETI can be installed at greater thicknesses as
described in Sections 5.3 and 5.4.2. When the insulation is
separated from the interior living space of the building with
minimum 1/2-inch-thick gypsum board, the maximum
insulation thickness is not limited. Under the IRC, a
thermal barrier of minimum 23/32-inch-thick wood
structural panel is also permitted, and the maximum
insulation thickness is not limited.
4.2 Thermal Resistance (R-value): SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI
has a thermal resistance (R-value) of 7.5 °F•ft'.h/Btu per
inch of thickness, at a mean temperature of 75°F, as shown
in Table 3.
4.3 Air Permeability: SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI, at a
minimum thickness of 1 inch, is considered air -
impermeable insulation in accordance with IBC Section 202
and IRC Section R202, based on testing in accordance with
ASTM E2178.
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4.4 Vapor Permeance: SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI, at a
minimum thickness of 1.82 inches, is a Class II vapor
retarder in accordance with IBC Section 202, IRC Section
R202, based on testing in accordance with ASTM E96
(desiccant method). The insulation may be used where a
Class II vapor retarder is required under IBC Section 1404.3
or IRC Section R702.7 when installed at a minimum of 1.82
inches.
5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 General:
SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation must be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's published installation
instructions, the applicable Code, and this Research Report.
The installation requirements in Sections 5.1 through 5.4
apply to all Types of construction. Section 5.6 applies to
use of SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI in Types I, II, III, and IV
construction. A copy of the manufacturer's instructions
must be available on the jobsite during installation.
The insulation must be stored at temperatures between
507 and 80°F and must not be used in areas that have a
maximum service temperature greater than 2507. The
foam plastic insulation must not be used in electrical outlet
or junction boxes, or in contact with rain or water. The
substrate must be free of moisture, frost or ice, loose
scales, rust, oil, and grease. The insulation must be
protected from the weather during and after application,
unless approved specifically by SWD Urethane. The
manufacturer's published installation instructions must be
available on the jobsite at all times during installation.
5.2 Application:
The insulation is spray -applied on the jobsite using spray
equipment specified in SWD Urethane's published
installation instructions. Quik-Shield® I YETI can be
installed in one or more passes in thicknesses up to 4
inches per pass to achieve the maximum thicknesses
specified in this report. Each pass must be allowed to fully
expand prior to application of additional passes. Where
used as an air -impermeable insulation, such as in unvented
attic spaces in accordance with IBC Section 1202.3 or IRC
Section R806.5, the insulation must be installed at a
minimum thickness of 1 inch.
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5.3 Thermal Barrier:
5.3.1 Application with a Prescriptive Thermal Barrier: The
insulation must be separated from the interior of the
building by an approved thermal barrier of 1/2-inch-thick
gypsum wallboard or an equivalent thermal barrier
complying with IBC Section 2603.4 or IRC Section R303.4,
as applicable, except where installation is in an attic or
crawl space as described in Section 5.4. When the
insulation is separated from the interior living space of the
building with minimum %:-inch-thick gypsum board, the
maximum insulation thickness is not limited. Under the IRC,
a thermal barrier of minimum 23/32-inch-thick wood
structural panel is also permitted, and the maximum
insulation thickness is not limited.
5.3.2 Application without a Prescriptive Thermal Barrier:
5.3.2.1 SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI may be installed without
the 15-minute thermal barrier prescribed in IBC Section
2603.4 and IRC Section R303.4, when installed conforming
to one of the assemblies described in Table 2.
The intumescent coatings indicated in Table 2 must be
applied over the insulation in accordance with the coating
manufacturer's instructions and this report. Surfaces to be
coated must be dry, clean, and free of dirt, loose debris,
and other substances that could interfere with adhesion of
the coating. The coating is applied with low-pressure airless
spray equipment.
5.4 Attics and Crawl Spaces:
5.4.1 Application with a Prescriptive Ignition Barrier:
Where SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation is installed
within attics or crawl spaces, and where entry is made only
for service of utilities, an ignition barrier must be installed
in accordance with IBC Section 2603.4.1.6 or IRC Sections
R303.5.3 and R303.5.4, as applicable. The ignition barrier
must be consistent with the requirements for the type of
construction required by the applicable Code and must be
installed in a manner so that the foam plastic insulation is
not exposed. The insulation, as specified in this section,
may be installed in unvented attics and unvented enclosed
rafter assemblies in accordance with IBC Section 1202.3 or
IRC Section R806.5.
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5.4.2 Application without a Prescriptive Ignition Barrier:
SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation may be installed in
attics and crawl spaces without the ignition barrier
prescribed in IBC Section 2603.4.1.6, and IRC Sections
R303.5.3 and R303.5.4, as described in Sections 5.4.2.1,
and 5.4.2.2 subject to the following conditions:
a. Entry to the attic or crawlspace is only to service utilities
and no storage is permitted.
b. There are no interconnected attic or crawl space areas.
c. Air in the attic is not circulated to other parts of the
building.
d. Attic ventilation is provided when required by IBC
Section 1203.2 or IRC Section R806.1, as applicable,
except when insulation is permitted in unvented attics
in accordance with IBC Section 1202.3, or IRC Section
R806.5.
e. Under -floor (crawl space) ventilation is provided in
accordance with IBC Section 1202.4 or IRC Section
R408.1, as applicable.
f. Combustion air is provided in accordance with IMC
(International Mechanical Code®) Section 701.
The insulation may be installed in unvented attics as
described in this section in accordance with IBC Section
1202.3 or IRC Section R806.5, when applied at a minimum
thickness of 1 inch.
5.4.2.1 Assembly No. 1: SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation
may be applied to the underside of roof sheathing, to roof
rafters and to walls; and in crawl spaces; the insulation may
be spray -applied to the underside of wood floors and to
walls, as described in this section.
The thickness of the foam plastic applied to vertical
surfaces must not exceed 5-1/2 inches, and the thickness
applied to the underside of the wood floor or roof
sheathing must not exceed 9-1/2 inches. The foam plastic
is not required to be coated. The ignition barrier required
by IBC Section 2603.4.1.6 and IBC Sections R303.5.3 and
R303.5.4 may be omitted.
5.4.2.2 Use on Attic Floors: SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI
insulation may be installed at a maximum thickness of 11-
1/2 inches between joists in attic floors without a coating
and without an ignition barrier on the attic side of the
insulation. The insulation must be separated from the
interior of the building by an approved thermal barrier.
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5.5 Water -Resistive Barrier: 6.5 A vapor barrier must be installed when required by the
applicable Code.
SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation may be used as an
alternative to the water -resistive barrier prescribed in IBC
Section 1403.2 and IRC Section R703.2, when installed on
exterior walls as a continuous layer of 1.3-inch minimum
thickness.
5.6 Use on Exterior Walls in Types I, II, III, and IV
Construction:
When used in exterior walls of Types I, II, III, or IV
construction, the assembly must be installed as described
in Table 4. The potential heat of the foam plastic in any
portion of the wall must not exceed 7367 Btu/ft2.
5.7 Duct Insulation:
SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI insulation may be applied to
residential ducts in compliance with IRC Section M1601.3
to a maximum thickness of 4 inches. The material must be
protected in accordance with the ignition barrier
requirements of either Section 5.4.1 or 5.4.2.
6.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI spray -applied insulation
described in this Research Report complies with, or is a
suitable alternative to, what is specified in those codes listed
in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following
conditions:
6.1 Installation must comply with this Research Report,
the manufacturer's published installation instructions, and
the applicable Code. In the event of a conflict, this report
governs.
6.2 The insulation must be separated from the interior
occupied spaces of the building by an approved thermal
barrier, as described in Sections 5.3 and 5.4.
6.3 The insulation thickness must not exceed that noted in
sections 4.1.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.6.
6.4 The insulation must be protected from the weather
during and after application as specified in the
manufacturer's instructions.
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6.6 The insulation must be applied by contractors
approved by SWD Urethane.
6.7 SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI may be used in exterior walls
of buildings of Type I, II, III, or IV construction, when the
construction is as described in Section 5.6.
6.8 Use of the insulation in areas where the probability of
thermite infestation is "very heavy" must be in accordance
with IBC Section 2603.8 or IRC Section R305.4, as
applicable.
6.9 Use of the insulation in fire -resistance -rated
construction is outside the scope of this report.
6.10 Jobsite certification and labeling of the insulation
must comply with IRC Section N1101.10, N1101.14 and
IECC Section C303.1 or R303.1 and R401.3, as applicable.
6.11 The product is manufactured under a quality control
program with inspections by Intertek Testing Services NA,
Inc.
7.0 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
7.1 Reports of tests in accordance with ASTM C411, ASTM
C518, ASTM E84, ASTM E283, ASTM E96, ASTM E970, ASTM
E2178, NFPA 286, NFPA 285, UL 1715, and NFPA 259.
7.2 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
for Spray -applied Foam Plastic Insulation (AC377), dated
April 2020, including reports of tests in accordance with
Appendix X.
7.3 Data in accordance with ICC 1100 (2019).
7.4 Research Reports for evaluation of data in accordance
with IMES Acceptance Criteria for Fire -protective Coatings
Applied to Spray -applied Foam Plastic Insulation Installed
without a Code -prescribed Thermal Barrier (AC456), dated
October 2015.
7.5 Intertek Listing Report "SWD uik-Shield I YETI", on
the Intertek Directory of Building Products.
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8.0 IDENTIFICATION
The A and B components of the insulation are identified with
the manufacturer's name (SWD Urethane), address and
telephone number, the product name (SWD Quik-Shield®
YETI), the component type (A or B component), the mixing
instructions, the density, the flame -spread and smoke -
developed indexes, the shelf -life and date of manufacture,
the Intertek Mark as shown below, and the Code Compliance
Research Report number (CCRR-0478).
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9.0 OTHER CODES
This section is not applicable.
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TABLE 1- PROPERTIES EVALUATED
20241BC 20241RC 20241ECC
PROPERTY SECTION' SECTION' SECTION'
Physical properties 2603.1.1 Not required Not required
Surface -burning 2603.3 R303.3 Not applicable
characteristics
Alternatives to thermal
barrier/ ignition barrier 2603.4 R303.4 Not applicable
Air permeability 1202.3 R806.5 C402.6.2.3.1
Vapor retarder 1404.3 R702.7 Not applicable
Thermal resistance 1301 N1101.10 C303.1
N1102 R303.1
Water -resistive Barrier 1403.2R703.2 Not applicable
Exterior walls of Types I — IV
2603.5 Not applicable Not applicable
construction
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TABLE 2 — COATING AND FOAM ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITHOUT A CODE -PRESCRIBED THERMAL BARRIER
Assembly Details
Insulation Details
Intumescent Coating Details
Foam
Intumescent
Maximum Average
Minimum Average
Theoretical
Insulation
Coating
Test
Product
Product
Thickness, inches
Thickness, mils
Application Rate
Method
Vertical
Overhead
Wet Film
Dry Film
(e.g. wall)
(e.g. ceiling)
(WFT)
(DFT)
gal/100 ft'
QS-YETI
DC315
11-1/4
11-1/4
20
13
1.3
NFPA 286
QS-YETI
60-60A
9-1/2
9-1/2
20
13
1.3
NFPA 286
QS-YETI
Fireshell F10E
6
8
17
11
1.05
NFPA 286
QS-YETI
DC315
5-1/2
9-1/2
14
9
0.9
NFPA 286
NO -BURN®
RN
QS-YETI
plus
5
8
14
9
0.85
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Table 3 — SWD Quik-Shield® I YETI THERMAL RESISTANCE (R-values)1,1,3
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THICKNESS (inches)
R-VALUE (°F-ftZ-h/Btu)
7.5
11
15
1
1.5
2
2.5
19
23
3
3.5
26
4
30
5
38
5.5
41
6
45
56
�60
71
75
84
7.5
8
9.5
10
11.25
1 R-values are calculated based on tested K-values at 1 inch thickness and 3.5 inch thickness.
2 R-values less than 10 are rounded to the nearest 1/10th; greater than 10 are rounded to the nearest whole number.
3 To determine R-values for thicknesses not listed, R = 7.5/inch
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TABLE 4 — NFPA 285 COMPLYING WALLS WITH SWD Quik-Shield I YETI
Base Wall
Fire -Stopping in Stud Cavity
at Floorlines
Cavity Insulation
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One layer 1/8 inch thick Type X gypsum wallboard complying with ASTM
C36 or C1396 on interior, installed over 31/8 to 6 inch deep, No. 18 gage, C-
shaped, steel studs spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center. Openings
must be framed with No. 18 gage steel. Gypsum wallboard must be
attached with No. 6, 11/4 inch long self -tapping screws located 8 inches on
center along the perimeter and 12 inches on center in the field of the
wallboard. Gypsum wallboard joints must be taped and treated with joint
compound in accordance with ASTM C840 or GA-216
4 pounds per cubic feet mineral wool (e.g., Thermafiber) in each stud
cavity at each floor line. The insulation is friction fit between studs.
Minimum 1 inch thick Quik-Shield YETI applied to backside of exterior
sheathing. Air gap may not exceed 21/2 inches.
Exterior Sheathing Minimum 1/s inch thick listed or certified exterior -type gypsum sheathing
Exterior Insulation- 1.None
Use Either 1 or 2 2.Any noncombustible insulation which meets ASTM E136. Insulation must
be attached per manufacturer instructions and must incorporate a
noncombustible water -resistive barrier or air/vapor barrier when
specified.
Exterior Cladding Any noncombustible exterior wall covering material. Details of the exterior
wall covering must be provided by the report holder, designer or specifier
to the code official, with a fire engineering analysis demonstrating that the
addition of the wall covering will not negatively affect conformance of the
assembly with the requirements of IBC Section 2603.5.
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