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SPECIFICATIONS <br /> • ° LP® FLAMEBLOCK(° ARE-RATED OSB SHEATHING <br /> LP FLAME <br /> BLOCI(® <br /> MIXING PRODUCTS FIRE-RATED OSB SHEATHING <br /> MATERIALS AND FABRICATION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES <br /> • LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing panels are made of • LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing wall panels provide <br /> oriented strand board(058)with a fire-resistant,cementitious sufficient racking strength to meet corner bracing requirements. <br /> coating(PyrotiteTM)bonded to one or both sides.The coating • Panels are stiff and strong and have a low coefficient of lineal <br /> consists of a highly hydrated,magnesium oxychloride cement <br /> reinforced with fiberglass.The LP OSB substrate is manufactured expansion. <br /> to be consistent and free of knots,grain defects,core voids, • For additional technical and engineering information and <br /> splits and other irregularities.The wood strands are mixed with Material Safety Data Sheets,contact your LP sales representa- <br /> resins,arranged in layers for strength and stability and bonded tive or visit www.lpcorp.com/flameblocl<. <br /> under heat and pressure.The panels are sealed on all four edges <br /> for added moisture resistance and dimensional stability. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br /> • LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing roof panels have a LP products are manufactured in accordance with the <br /> coarse-textured top surface that helps provide safe footing on company's policy on protection of the environment which includes: <br /> pitched roofs. <br /> • Use of environmental control technology and energy efficient <br /> • The panels should be fastened with conventional nailing equipment to conserve resources. <br /> techniques.Consult your local building authorities regarding • Use of wood by-products to produce energy,thereby conserving <br /> acceptability of fastenings techniques. nonrenewable resources. <br /> • The panels may be sawn cleanly,and may be routed or drilled • Use of SFI°-certified forest management and procurement sys- <br /> with standard woodworking tools. tems,which help ensure that wood comes from well-managed <br /> forests. <br /> SIZES • Efficient use of raw material to produce engineered wood prod- <br /> • LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing panels are fabricated ucts that offer more consistent performance and strength than <br /> non-strand-based products. <br /> in standard 3 ft.11-7/8 in.x 7 ft.11-7/8 in.size(products are <br /> undersized 1/8 in.to allow for proper spacing during installation). • For more information,see our LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB <br /> Extended length panels are available. Sheathing Green Brief. <br /> LIMITATIONS INSTALLATION - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS <br /> • LP FLAMEBLOCK FIRE-RATED OSB SHEATHING PANELS ARE • Comply with local safety regulations when installing roof,wall,or <br /> NOT FOR UNPROTECTED EXTERIOR USE.They must be covered subfloor sheathing. <br /> with siding panels or other types of exterior wall cladding or • Comply with the following manufacturer's instructions and <br /> roofing material. Normal exposure to weather during ordinary with APA's Engineered Wood Construction Guide Form E3OU <br /> construction delays will not damage the panels.ADDITIONAL <br /> PROTECTIVE MEASURES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR EXTENDED (September 2007)or the current equivalent. <br /> ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.EXCEPTION:Panels identi- <br /> fied as Exposure 1 may be used for roof sheathing where exposed STORAGE AND HANDLING <br /> on the underside,such as on eaves.When used in this applica • Store panels in clean,dry areas off the ground.If possible,store <br /> tion,the underside and any exposed edges of panels must be indoors.If stored outside,cover with plastic sheets,tarps or the <br /> coated with exterior-grade paint. <br /> LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing unit cover.Keep cover <br /> • Slight surface flaking or thickness swell caused by moisture open and away from the sides and bottom of panels to allow for <br /> exposure will not affect structural performance. air circulation. <br /> • Additional protective measures may be necessary during <br /> FIRE PERFORMANCE. extended adverse weather conditions. <br /> • LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing panels are certified to ROOF IN INSTALLATION <br /> meet the requirements of a Class A Flame Spread Rated materialas defined in ASTM E-84(Intertek Listing 1532-4),as well as Class • Place the skid-resistant side up with the white fire-resistant <br /> A and Class C roof deck as defined in ASTM E-108(verified by surface facing down and wear skid-resistant shoes when install- <br /> Underwriters Laboratories). ing LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing as roof sheath- <br /> ing on either side of a partition wall in multi-family residential <br /> • LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated 058 Sheathing is an approved corn- buildings,or in any application where reducing the spread rate of <br /> ponent in fire-rated wall assemblies. Find more information at an interior fire is the intent of the code requirement.Install LP <br /> www.lpcorp.com/flameblocl<and in our ICC Evaluation Report, FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing with the white PyrotiteTM <br /> ESR-1365. side facing upwards when used under EPDM roof membranes <br /> and in other applications where reducing the spread rate of fire <br /> from an exterior source is the intent. <br />