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ASTM International is one of the largest consensus-based standards development organizations in the world. It has been developing technical standards for products for more than 100 years. ASTM standards for building materials are developed with input fro consumers, building code officials, government agencies, architects, builders, and manufacturers. Progressive Foam is an active participant in the development of standards for plastic building materials. For more information, visit 
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Throughout this website, test reports, bulletins and white papers will be marked with this emblem to help indicate the location of technical information.Siding Insulation Tech and Testing
Since 1992, we have focused on innovating, designing and testing Fullback®V siding insulation and insulated vinyl siding. Claiming that our Fullback® products are superior to other vinyl siding underlayments is not enough for us. We insist on proving it. We engineer and manufacture all Fullback® components to exceed the highest standards and specifications set by standards organizations. Then, we commission independent testing laboratories to perform a broad series of rigorous tests to prove the performance of the product.
Our patented, contoured foam insulation exceeds the highest standards and specifications of ASTM International and other standards organizations. Learn more about our engineering, manufacturing process and specific standards testing below. Learn more about siding insulation or request a siding quote online.
Product Composition |
Standard(s) |
| Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) and Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) |
ASTM C578-10 ASTM D3679 ASTM D7445-09 |
Physical Properties |
Standard |
| Impact Resistance | |
| Expansion and Contraction | ASTM C3679 |
| Burning Characteristics | ASTM D4986 |
| Toxicity | - |
Moisture (click here for moisture summary PDF)
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Standard |
| Moisture Absorption | ASTM C272 |
| Wind Driven Rain | ASTM E331 |
| Water Vapor Permeability | ASTM E96 |
| Weather Resistant Barrier | |
| Dew Point | |
Energy Efficiency |
Standard |
| R-value Testing | ASTM C1363 |
Environmental Impact |
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| Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) | n/a |
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