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Professional Resources

Product information, documents and resources for builders, contractors, resellers/distributors and architects:

  • ESR-3043 Evaluation Report Information
  • Building Code Listing Information
  • MiraTEC Application Instructions
  • Extira Application Instructions
  • MiraTEC Specification Information
  • AIA Continuing Education Courses

Product Application Instructions and Safety Information

For complete safety information download the MSDS sheet for MiraTEC and Extira.

MiraTEC Installation Information

  • Application Instructions
  • Typical trim installation locations
  • Technical bulletins
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Extira Installation Information

  • Application Instructions
  • Technical bulletins
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ESR-3043: MiraTEC Performs to the Highest Industry Standard

MiraTEC trim is the first and only wood composite trim to earn an evaluation report (ESR) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. To view the MiraTEC Evaluation Report (ESR-3043), visit the ICC website at: http://www.icc-es.org/reports/pdf_files/ICC-ES/ESR-3043.pdf

What does this mean?

  • MiraTEC trim performs to a standard that hardboard products can’t – MiraTEC is not hardboard trim.
  • MiraTEC meets the strict requirements of ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria (AC424). Competitive trim products cannot meet those requirements.
  • This new evidence supports the claim that MiraTEC is a worry-free product with incredible durability and a strong 50-year warranty.

Evaluation Process

After a multi-year evaluation process by ICC-ES, with participation from a variety of code officials and even MiraTEC competitors, MiraTEC trim earned ESR-3043. MiraTEC earned ESR-3043 based on rigorous testing of the 12 key measurements below (measured in % change):

24 Hour Thickness Swell

Measures the amount of thickness swell a sample produces in a 24 hour soak test.

Accelerated Aging, Thickness Swell

Measures the thickness swell of the sample after six cycles of soaking, steaming, freezing, drying steaming and drying (2 1/2 week test).

Accelerated Aging, strength retained

Measures the MOR difference, start vs. end, after six cycles of accelerated aging cycles defined above.

Weatherability of Substrate

Measures the thickness of the sample after several cycles of temperature extremes and liquid water exposure (several day test).

24 Hour Water Absorption

Measures the amount of water a sample absorbs in a 24 hour soak test.

Nail-Head Pull Through

Measures the amount of force required to pull a 6 penny nail through the thickness of a sample.

Lateral Nail Resistance

Measures the amount of force required to pull an 8 penny nail laterally through 3/8″ from the edge of the sample.

Modulus of Rupture (MOR)

MOR is an indicator of flexural strength of wood composite products.

Hardness

Measures the hardness of the face of the sample. It reports the amount of force required to embed a 0.444 in steel ball into the sample to a depth of half the ball’s diameter (0.222 in).

Impact

Measures the impact resistance of the face of the sample (smooth side only). An object is allowed to fall at different heights before damage, or denting, is noted.

Decay Resistance

Measures the resistance to rot and termite decay.

Moisture Content

Represents moisture content within a sample as a % of oven dry wood weight of the sample.

MiraTEC is Building Code Listed

Contractors, builders, architects and others use evaluation reports, like MiraTEC’s ESR-3043 to help select products under
the International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC) and a host of other building codes. MiraTEC is building code compliant in the U.S. (ESR-3043 from the ICC-ES), FL Building Code 22271 and in Canada (14015-L from the CCMC).

About ICC Evaluation Service

ICC-Evaluation Service is the United States’ leader in evaluating building products for compliance with the International Building Code. A nonprofit, public-benefit corporation, ICC-ES does technical evaluations of building products, components, methods, and materials. The evaluation process culminates with the issuance of reports on code compliance, which are made available free of charge to code officials, contractors, specifiers, architects, engineers, and anyone else with an interest in the building industry and construction. ICC-ES evaluation reports provide evidence that products and systems meet code requirements.

Resources

Looking for more information?

MiraTEC and Extira have a wide range of literature available for download and digital viewing. Use the button below to access the online publication library. If you would like printed materials, please contact us through this simple online form, or reach out to your MiraTEC representative. 

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MiraTEC Product Specification

Download the MiraTEC 3-part CSI guide for use in your projects.

Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide.

Continuing Education

MiraTEC and Extira offer several options for continuing education, including in-person, online, and a downloadable courses. The programs are registered with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). AIA members receive 1.00 LU for completing either course. Credit(s) earned on completion of these programs will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course: Building Products Impact on Health and the Environment

Course: Understanding Alternative Exterior Trim

  • AIA Online Course (through Hanley Wood): Understanding Alternative Exterior Trim
    Course Number: JWMiratec917
    Sign up now at Hanley Wood (you will be directed to a third-party website)
  • AIA Distance Learning Course: Understanding Alternative Exterior Trim – DE
    Course Number: MT213-JW

    1) Download and Take the Course

    2) After completing the course, download the quiz below:
    Download the Quiz (This is a Word document)
    3) Submit your completed quiz through the contact form below. Allow 7 business days for your credit to be processed; you will receive your certificate through the email entered in the form.

 

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