ICC-ES AC537
Full Name
ICC-ES AC537 – Acceptance Criteria for Thin Natural Stone Panels Adhered to Wood Sheathing
Scope
ICC-ES AC537 outlines the acceptance criteria for evaluating thin natural stone panels adhered to wood sheathing. AC537 is intended for manufacturers seeking approval for their products under the ICC-ES evaluation report program.
The scope of AC537 covers:
- Materials: defines the acceptable types of natural stone panels, wood sheathing, and adhesives that can be used in the system.
- Performance requirements: specifies the structural, durability, and weather resistance properties that the adhered stone panel system must meet. This includes requirements for wind load resistance, impact resistance, water penetration resistance, and freeze-thaw resistance.
- Test methods: outlines the specific tests and procedures to be followed to evaluate the performance and compliance of the adhered stone panel system with the specified criteria. These tests may include wind load testing, impact testing, water penetration testing, and freeze-thaw cycling testing.
- Quality control: details the quality control measures that manufacturers must have in place to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with the acceptance criteria. This may include requirements for material testing, production monitoring, and record-keeping.
- Installation: provides guidance on proper installation methods and detailing for the adhered stone panel system to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
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Keywords
thin natural stone panels; wood sheathing; adhesive; acceptance criteria; evaluation report; performance requirements; test methods; quality control; wind load resistance; impact resistance; water penetration resistance; freeze-thaw resistance