Resources
Technical data, test reports and drawings.
36 documents covering load tables, fire and hurricane testing, code compliance, connection details and field assembly. All reports are published and maintained by the manufacturer, ThermaSteel Inc.
Load & thermal performance
Signed load tables, R-value reports and the numbers your engineer will ask for first.
ThermaSteel Load Tables
Comprehensive load tables signed and sealed by BEI Engineering, covering all panel performances and application uses.
R-value Thermal Performance Report
Thermal performance report by Intertek, with energy code compliance.
Thermal Zone Map
The Intertek thermal zone map indicating approved zone ratings for ThermaSteel panels.
Panel Weights
Weight per square foot by panel thickness and steel gauge.
Panel Tolerances
Compliance of ThermaSteel manufacturing tolerances with HUD requirements.
Fire, wind & seismic
Test reports and regional approvals for the hazards your jurisdiction cares about.
2-Hour Load Bearing Fire Test
Two-hour fire test on a load-bearing wall assembly.
2hr Non-load Bearing & 1hr Load Bearing
Two-hour non-load-bearing and one-hour load-bearing fire test reports.
EPS Smoke and Flame Spread
Smoke and flame spread data provided by the EPS manufacturer.
Self-Ignition and Flash Ignition
ASTM E8 tensile strength for the steel component and ASTM D1929 for the foam — self-ignition and flash ignition temperatures. Qualified for Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade NOA Compliance
Florida Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance certificate.
Florida Product Approval
Statewide Florida Product Approval for the panel system.
Miami-Dade Structural Test
Wall panel structural test report 0168-0808-98.
LARR Certificate
Los Angeles, California compliance certificate.
Application in Seismic Areas
USA and international seismic application. See chapter 7, pages 46–50 for US application; page 50 links the testing videos.
Code compliance
What to hand the plan reviewer.
Building Code Compliance
ThermaSteel technology meets or exceeds non-combustible assembly standards.
HUD Bulletin 1072 Rev 6
Requirements under the Technical Suitability of Products Program determining eligibility for HUD mortgage insurance and other HUD housing programs.
Air Leaks and Water Penetration
ASTM E283, E331 and E330 testing for air leakage and water penetration on exterior walls.
STC Rated Assemblies
High STC rated assemblies using clips.
STC Ratings by INSUL EU
ThermaSteel’s STC ratings as calculated by INSUL EU.
Design manuals & details
For the drafting stage — connection details, spec data and panel design manuals.
Connection Details (PDF)
Over 200 connection details covering the entire building envelope, hyperlinked to the specific details.
Connection Details (AutoCAD)
The full connection detail set as editable AutoCAD drawings.
Below Grade Application
Guidelines and design manual for using ThermaSteel panels below grade.
ThermaSteel fPanel
A 3D rendering of the fPanel with rear and electrical chase.
Floor and Roof Panel Design Manual
Design manual with stamped, sealed load tables by BEI Engineering for fPanel application with reinforced concrete up to 40 ft spans.
Specification Sheet
All-in-one spec data sheet: panel type, fire and thermal performance, size and use.
Building Envelope Comparison
A short comparison of ThermaSteel against wood, light gauge steel, SIP, CMU and ICF construction.
Installation & field
On-site guidance, sealing products and sample shop drawings.
Assembly Manual
A 36-page illustrated manual covering assembly from foundation preparation, to the day the truck arrives, to exterior cladding.
Panel Caulking
Where and how to caulk exterior panels.
Joint and Seam Filler
Prosoco R-Guard Joint and Seam Filler — the preferred product for filling between panels and at the top and bottom track.
Hot Knife EPS Cutter
Hot knife foam cutter kit for cutting EPS on site.
Project Checklist
Work through this checklist to expedite your project.
Sample Shop Drawings — Tiny House
A sample shop drawing set. Each coded panel on the drawings corresponds to a physical panel, so locating it on site is straightforward at any project size.
Sample Shop Drawings — Single Family House
Every dimension, panel type, thickness and steel gauge is called out in the specification for your project.
Product data & brochures
Two-page overviews and safety data.
Product MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet.
Commercial Brochure
Two-page overview of ThermaSteel benefits for industrial and commercial construction.
Residential Brochure
Two-page overview of the benefits of ThermaSteel in residential construction.
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