Testing Information

Testing Summary

Summary of our testing with links to full results

It's About Time!

The longer your walls are wet, the more likely they are to mold and deteriorate. Watch our video.

Full Test Results

Moisture Sensor Test of Wall System Funnel Test on Wall System Funnel Testing
ASTM E 2273 - ICC EG356 Restricted Funnel Test Wall System Sure Cavity Physical Testing Sure Cavity 10MM Physical Testing Sure Cavity & Sure Cavity 10MM Dimensional Stability Fungal Resistance ASTM C 1338 Sure Cavity UV Exposure
ICC AC48, ICC EG356 White Product UV Exposure
ASTM G 154-00A 10mm Compression Testing ASTM D 1621 Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E 96-05 (ASTM E 96-00e01)

Research and Testing

It’s one thing to say a product works – that’s marketing!  However, can the company you’re dealing with prove their product works the way it’s advertised? MTI can.

Masonry Technology Incorporated feels that their customers deserve quality products that are tested and proven to work the way we say they do.  In that vein MTI has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to make sure you, our customer, get exactly what you pay for!  For several years MTI has been using independent testing labs to test our products and show our commitment and dedication to improving the building industry.

Sure Cavity™ Moisture Testing

Summary

This independently verified test compared two identical thin veneer wall panels. The Control panel contained no drainage plane while the MTI panel was constructed with a layer of 10mm Sure Cavity™ SCMM 2532 between the lath and building paper. The surface of each panel was then saturated with water.

The Result: The panel with 10mm Sure Cavity™ stayed dry because the moisture was quarantined. The panel with no drainage plane got wet, and stayed wet. The graph above tells a lot of the story. Read the full test report here.

WME or Wood Moisture Equivalent is a scale of moisture levels in wood. According to a variety of resources, moisture content in the 16% to 20% range is enough to support surface fungi. Moisture levels above 20% lead to various types of rot. Learn more about Moisture Testing at Built-Environments.

Summary of All Testing

Get an overview of the numerous tests our products have undergone with links to the full detailed results of each test. View our Testing Summary here.

Sure Cavity™ UV Exposure Research

Summary

Ensuring that your drainage plane system is durable for the long haul is an important commitment at MTI. Sure Cavity™ proved itself again, and held strong during 9 solid weeks of intense UV exposure without any signs of damage. Read the full test report here.

Sure Cavity™ Fungal Resistance

Summary

Is your moisture control system resistant to damaging fungi, or does it provide a comfortable home for fungus to flourish? Sure Cavity™ underwent 4 weeks of testing to see whether it harbored fungus or kept it at bay. The results: Sure Cavity™ was shown to be resistant to five fungi that are common to building construction and potentially harmful to occupants. Read the full report!

Login | Register