Opaque Envelope Basis of Designs

Developed to be IBC 2018, IECC 2018 and NFPA 285 Compliant (where indicated) for Climate Zones 5 & 6

The following opaque envelope wall Basis of Design (BOD) packages have been developed to assist owners, architects and contractors in the selection, specification and detailing of exterior wall assemblies that are code compliant, and based on building science fundamentals.  Assemblies in the wall BODs strive for the concept of the Perfect Wall and are recommended to meet the requirements of the IBC 2018, IECC 2018 (Climate Zones 5 & 6), NFPA 285 acceptance criteria when applicable, and LEED v4 Fundamental Commissioning requirements for exterior wall assemblies.  Dew point analysis are based on ASHRAE 99% winter outdoor design conditions for the greater Boston area and best practice indoor design conditions for typical uses.  Appropriate use and application of the assemblies illustrated in these BODs will vary based on performance considerations and environmental conditions unique to each project and, therefore, do not represent the final opinion or recommendation of PACE Representatives or represented manufacturers.  Contact PACE Representatives to develop a custom wall BOD package to meet your project specific performance requirements and design conditions.

Click here to determine if NFPA 285 compliance is required for your project.

*NFPA 285 compliance for assemblies is demonstrated using one or more manufacturer's third-party NFPA 285 engineering evaluation(s) per IBC Section 104.11 Alternative Materials, Designs and Methods of Construction and Equipment. 

Composite Metal Panel Cladding - 3A Composites, ALUCOBOND PLUS

Composite Metal Panel with Thermax Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Composite Metal Panel with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

UHPC/GFRC Cladding

UHPC/GFRC Cladding with Thermax Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

UHPC/GFRC Cladding with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Fiber Cement Cladding - SVK

Fiber Cement Cladding with Thermax Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Fiber Cement Cladding with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Terra-Cotta Cladding - Terreal

Double Wall Terra-Cotta Cladding with with Thermax Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Double Wall Terra-Cotta Cladding with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

NexClad Cladding with Nail Base Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Masonry Veneer

Brick Veneer with Styrofoam Ultra Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Brick Veneer with Cavitymate Ultra Continuous Insulation and CMU Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Metal Panel Cladding - PacClad

Metal Panel Cladding (Horizontal) with Thermax Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Metal Panel Cladding (Vertical) with Thermax Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Metal Panel Cladding (Horizontal) with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Metal Panel Cladding (Vertical) with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Solid Phenolic Panel (HPL) Cladding - Parklex Prodema

Phenolic Panel Cladding with Mineral Fiber Continuous Insulation and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Phenolic Panel Cladding with Structural Insulated Sheathing and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

DuPont Wall Systems

Rainscreen Cladding with DuPont Thermax Wall System and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*

Rainscreen Cladding with DuPont Armorwall Plus and Metal Stud Back-up - NFPA 285 Compliant*