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SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
For Roof Assemblies
Designed to protect, strengthen
and sustain roof assemblies
The SMARTBOARD™ ADVANTAGE
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board was developed to meet
Exceptional Strength
the demands of challenging commercial roof assemblies;
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board’s compressive and flexural
moisture/mold (food processing, athletic facilities, etc.),
strength exceeds all other Roof Boards. When compared
high traffic roofs (Solar, ‘Green’, Telecommunications/
to gypsum-based products, SMARTBOARD™ strength
Technology, etc.) and buildings requiring superior
performance is as follows:
performance in fire protection, bonding and wind uplift
(hospitals, schools, etc).
Superior Bond
Compressive 700psi
2367psi
Flexural
1200psi > 1000% better SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board’s ability to securely bond to
roofing membranes exceeds all other Roof Boards. When
compared to gypsum-based products, SMARTBOARD™
adhesion performance* is as follows:
Gypsum SMARTBOARD™ SMARTBOARD™
products
Difference
95psi
> 200% better
Will Not Delaminate
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board’s formulation, as a specialty
Gypsum SMARTBOARD™ SMARTBOARD™
products
Difference
After 2 hours 1.5psi
1.8psi
> 20% better
After 24 hours 1.5psi
3.4psi
> 100% better cement board, eliminates the possibility of delamination.
Fire Resistant
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Boards will improve the fire
resistance of the entire assembly from both internal
and exterior fire. SMARTBOARD™ has a flame spread
In unprimed applications, SMARTBOARD™ is greater than
and smoke development rating of 0/0(a) and
30% better than gypsum-based Roof Boards.
a Class A rating. (b).
A primer may not be required, however, is at the discretion
Water Resistant
of the Architect/Specification Writer.
*As independently tested by a 3rd party. All Roof Boards were primed
for 2 hrs, as per industry norm. Gypsum products results are an
industry average.
Gypsum SMARTBOARD™ SMARTBOARD™
products
Difference
Water Absorption 10
(% max as per ASTM C473)
5.33
50% better
Enhanced Wind Uplift Performance
Due, in part, to SMARTBOARD™ Roof Boards exceptional
Moisture, Fungus and Bacteria Resistant
bond performance as well as the composition of the board
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board is both Fungus and Bacteria
(extremely high compressive and flexural strength), it will
Resistant, showing No growth (c).
deliver better wind uplift characteristics in adhesively
attached roof membrane applications. This will deliver
Environmentally Friendly
efficiency and cost savings on projects as Smartboard™
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board is made from approximately
requires less fasteners and therefore less time to install.
50% recycled materials (10% post-consumer, 40%
90 psf
Gypsum SMARTBOARD™ SMARTBOARD™
products
Difference
9-10 8
fasteners fasteners
pre-consumer). SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board’s recycled
content may qualify for LEED credits3+.
> 10% better
Notes:
(a) As per CAN/ULC S102 and ASTM E84-05
(b) As per ASTM E108, CAN/ULC S107 & UL 790
(c) As per ASTM E-119-05, CAN/ULC S101-04, NFPA 251,
UBC 7-1 & UL 263
Designed to protect, strengthen and sustain roof assemblies
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APPLICATIONS
The following are typical examples of roofing system applications with SMARTBOARD™ Roof Boards and are presented for
illustration only. Please consult with the designer, system manufacturer or other design authority for use and installation of any
application. SMARTBOARD™ does not provide roofing design services and makes no warranties or representation with
respect to any particular system or any components or materials other than SMARTBOARD™ Roof Boards. It is the responsibility
of the system manufacturer or design authority to determine the suitability of SMARTBOARD™ Roof Boards, or the use of other
materials with SMARTBOARD™ Roof Boards, for any particular application.
Cover Board
Cover Board
Cover Board
Substrate for Vapor Retarders
Substrate for Vapor Retarders
Substrate for Vapor Retarders
COVER BOARD
SUBSTRATE FOR VAPOR RETARDERS
membrane
membrane
SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
rigid foam insulation
rigid foam
insulation
vapor retarder
steel deck
SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
OWSJ
steel deck
OWSJ
Substrate for Vapor Retarders
Hot Asphalt Substrate (Hot Mop)
Hot Asphalt Substrate (Hot Mop)
Hot Asphalt
Substrate
(Hot Mop)
HOT ASPHALT SUBSTRATE
(HOT
MOP)
Roof Recover
Metal or Tile Roof Thermal
BarrierBoard
Metal or Tile Roof Thermal Barrier
or Tile Roof Thermal Barrier
ROOF RECOVER Metal
BOARD
hot mopped
membrane Substrate for Vapor Retarders
Cover Board
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
rigid foam insulation
existing roof surface
SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
steel deck
steel deck
HOT OWSJ
ASPHALT SUBSTRATE (HOT MOP)
METAL OR TILE ROOF THERMAL BARRIER
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board can be mechanically fastened,
bonded with mastic or adhesives or hot mopped
to foam
Roof
Recover
Metal or Tile
Roof Thermal
Barrier Board
METAL OR TILE ROOF
THERMAL
BARRIER
insulation. All hot-applied roofing systems can then be
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board provides a thermal barrier in
Thermal Barrier
THERMAL BARRIER
conjunction with a standing-seam metal or tile roofing
mopped directly onto the unprimed Roof Board without
system. Itmembrane
also provides noise reduction and hail resistance.
vapor retarder
Hot or
Asphalt
Substrate (Hot Mop)
concern
for blistering
delamination.
Metal or Tile Roof Thermal Barrier
metal roof SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
metal roof
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
FireBoard
Barrier Underlayment
Roof Recover
polystyrene insulation
vapor retarder
rigid foam insulation
hot mopped
SMARTBOARD™
SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
Roof Board
steel deckRoof Board
SMARTBOARD™
rigid foam insulation
steel deck
OWSJ
rigid foam
insulation
steel deck
SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
steel joist
steel deck
steel joist
Fire Barrier Underlayment
Designed to protect, strengthen and sustain
assemblies
Parapetroof
Wall Substrate
Fire Barrier Underlayment
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Fire Barrier Underlayment
Parapet Wall Substrate
FIRE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT
VEGETATIVE “GREEN” ROOF
metal roof
growing medium plants
moisture retention mat
rigid foam insulation
drainage layer
SMARTBOARD™
Roof Board
protection fabric/root barrier
waterproofing membrane
wood deck
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
wood joist
insulation
any structural deck
Parapet Wall Substrate
PARAPET WALL SUBSTRATE
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ROOFING SYSTEM
wall cap
PV panels
parapet wall framing
roofing membrane
exterior wall finish
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
adhered flashing membrane
insulation
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board
sleeper
any structural deck
rigid foam insulation
structural deck
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S ECUROCKRoof Board
SLOPE TO DRAIN
parapet cap
parapet nailer
Smartboard™ Roof Board
fiber cant strip
variable density cellular concrete
steel deck
masonry wall
OWSJ
NOT TO SCALE
Designed to protect, strengthen and sustain roof assemblies
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TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Test
Test Method
Water Absorption
ASTM C473 Section 20
Units
Results
(Mean % water/volume)
5.33
Humidified Deflection
(CSA) A82.20.3
(in)
0.11
Linear Variation
ASTM D1037 Section
(%)
.07
107 to 110
Flexural Strength
ASTM C473 Section 7
(psi)
1200
ASTM C947
Nail Pull Resistance
ASTM C473 Section 9
(lbf) 200
ASTM D1037 Section 15
(lbf)
200
Falling Ball Impact
ASTM D1037 Section 21
No Damage
Pass
Compressive Strength
ASTM C495
(psi)
2367
Compression Indentation
ASTM D2394 Section 7-11
(psi)
3800
Weight (Density)
Joint Depth
ASTM C473 Section 17
Squaring
ASTM C473 Section 15
Thermal Resistance
ASTM C518
(lb/ft2)
3.28
(in)
0.06
(mm)
.112
(btu.in/h.ft2 °F)
(1.305K). R .42
Flame Spread and
Smoke Development
CAN/ULC S102
0/0
ASTM E84-05
0/0
Flame Spread and
Smoke Development
Fire Test
ASTM E108, CAN/ULC S107 & UL790
Class A
Non- Combustibility
ASTM E-136-04
Non- Combustible
Modulus of Elasticity
ASTM C947
Mpa
4500
Freeze/ Thaw Resistance
ASTM C947
50 cycles
Exceeds Requirement
70%
Warm Water Resistance
ASTM C1185
Fungus Resistance
ASTM G21-96
No Growth
Pass
Bacteria Resistance
ASTM G22-76
No Growth
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board Tested
in Accordance with ANSI/UL 1897
Designed to protect, strengthen and sustain roof assemblies
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SMARTBOARD™ Fastener Patterns
Smartboard™ Building Products Inc.
2820 Fourteenth Avenue, Suite 101,
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 0S9
t 905-761-1999
f 905-761-7693
e info@smartbrd.com
www.smartbrd.com
Manufacturing
615 Bowes Road, Unit 6,
Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 1J5
Other patterns are available from system manufacturers
or testing agencies.
APPLICATION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
This guide specification is available for download via our web site (www.smartbrd.com) to assist you in specification of
SMARTBOARD™ Roof Board. If you have additional questions or would like more information regarding this or other
SMARTBOARD™ products and systems, please contact SMARTBOARD™ Building Products at 905-761-1999.
Product Information
See smartbrd.com for the most up-to-date product information.
Trademarks
The following trademark used herein is owned by SMARTBOARD™
Product Warranty
Product Warranty – 30 Year Limited Warranty for Interior Applications – 20 Year Limited Warranty for Exterior Applications
“Smartboard Building Products Inc. warrants its products conform to Smartboard Building Products Inc. published specifications. The user shall
determine the suitability of the product for their particular application. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARANTIES,
ESPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
Smartboard Building Products Inc. and any seller’s liability for damage hereunder shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. IN NO EVENT
SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT BY BUYER OR BUYER’S USER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON. Notification of any claim must be sent in writing to Smartboard
Building Products Inc. within 30 days from the time the discovery of the problem. The notice should contain copies of any sales receipts, invoices or
other documents which may show the date(s) of purchase and installation, a statement to how the product failed to meet our warranty and
the amount of refund claimed.
Notice
We shall not be liable for incidental and consequential damages, directly or indirectly sustained, nor for any loss caused by application of these
goods not in accordance with current printed instructions or for other than the intended use. Our liability is expressly limited to replacement of
defective goods. Any claim shall be deemed waived unless made in writing to us within thirty (30) days from date it was or reasonably
should have been discovered.
Note
All products described here may not be available in all geographic markets. Consult SMARTBOARD™ Building Products Inc. directly to inquire.
Designed to protect, strengthen and sustain roof assemblies