Impact Resistant of Various Interior Claddings for ICF

SystemTest Procedure: ASTM D5420 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance (Gardner Impact tester) Substrate: 1.5lbs density EPS Foam

ProductPenetration
depth
Impact energy
8.13 joules
(72 inch/lbs)
Factor improvement
over Type X
 mmKfg-cm 
Type X Sheetrock 15mm (5/8")7.1182.951.0
NG Hi impact FireShield 15mm4.8282.951.5
USG Hi impact VHI 15mm3.8082.951.9
PlasterMax Thin Coat 6mm (1/4")1.5282.954.7
BallistiCrete 12mm (1/2")0.5082.9514.0