TECHNICAL DATA SHEET ApexTM | Technical Data Sheet | 1
Date of Publication: Identification 09/2020 Product name:Fortress Apex™ co-extruded mineral–polymer composite decking. ® Product use: This product is primarily used for decking, facades, screens, cladding, etc. Manufacturers information:Fortress Building Products,1720 N. 1st St. Garland, TX 75040. Customer Care:866-323-476 Email: CustomerCare@FortressBP.com Technology description The ApexTM range was developed to provide a lightweight alternative to the Fortress® cellulose-polymer range.
Fascia profile specifications Description Profile Profile width height (in/mm) (in/mm) Typical length (lf/mm) Coverage Mass per (m/m²)* Weight / Linear Ft Recommended spans (in/mm)** 12" Fascia board 11.75" (298) .63" (16) 2' (366) 3.4 2.06lbs / Lft 16" (400) 8" Fascia board 7.75" (184) .55" (14) 12' (366) 5.5 1.45lbs / Lft 16" (400) *Coverage includes a 38/" (5 mm) gap between boards. **Spans are based on boards in a vertical orientation.
Mechanical properties (ASTM D790) Mechanical properties (4 point load at 300 mm span) Measured value 2000 Hours weathering Notes Modulus of elasticity MOE (MPa) Modulus of rupture MOR (MPa) Creep recovery (%) 1554 1640 23.6 26.0 89 Unrecoverable deflection (mm) 0.
Artificial weathering(3000 Hours) Artificial weathering(2000 hours) Garapa Ash ∆E 1.096 ASTM G154-7 Cumaru ∆E 2.256 ASTM G154-7 Garapa ∆E 1.721 ASTM G154-7 ∆L 0.78 ASTM G154-16 ∆a 0.11 ASTM G154-16 ∆b 0.67 ASTM G154-16 ∆E 1.04 ASTM G154-16 Grey scale 4 - 5 ASTM G154-16 Material properties Physical properties Linear thermal expansion coefficient (°C⁻¹ ) Measured value Test standard 46.
Installation points Standards Legislation may differ between jurisdictions. Before installing any Fortress Building Products, ensure that the application is rational and complies with the local regulations and building codes. Wherever necessary, consult a suitably qualified professional. Be sure to comply with material manufacturer specifications. Where manufacturers and building codes differ, revert to the building code requirements.
Cutting · Use a fine toothed, carbide tipped blade to cut Apex™ material. · Use an 80-tooth, 260 mm diameter cross-cut, or finer, blade. · Do not rip boards thinner than 2.5". Use a minimum of two fasteners per joist, evenly spaced and a minimum of 1" from any board edge. · Apex™ boards are provided as factory cut. Ends should be trimmed to carpentry cut. · Boards can be mitered. Use two fasteners, evenly spaced and a minimum of 1" from any edge, per mitered board. · Do not router Apex™ boards.
Care and maintenance General care • Wash Apex™ decking periodically using standard household cleaners. • Strong detergents, oxidisers and concentrated mineral acids, aromatic and/or halogenated hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, and ketones should be avoided. • Water, aqueous salt solutions, detergent solutions, dilute acids and alkalis are acceptable. • To ensure that the cleaner will not damage the cap, test a small patch of decking or a scrap piece of Apex™ material before use.
Care and maintenance Maintenance • Apex™ is a low maintenance material and only requires periodic cleaning. • In extraordinary circumstances where stains take place, use the prescribed methods above to remove stains. • A regular maintenance program for the deck and its components can prolong the combined life span of the deck. • Regularly inspect and conduct proactive maintenance to deck structures and fasteners.
Appendix A - ASA chemical compatibility table 10 | JOIN THE REVOLUTION. FortressBP.com | 866.323.
Appendix A - ASA chemical compatibility table ApexTM | Technical Data Sheet | 11
Appendix A - ASA chemical compatibility table Symbol legend The symbols and abbreviations used have the following meanings + = resistant over a period of months to years 0 = limited resistance: some swelling, solvation or environmental stress cracking is possible – = not resistant: severe swelling, decomposition, solvation or environmental stress cracking soln.
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