SECTION A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

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1 SECTION BUILDING INSULATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. Related Sections: Light Gage Metal Framing Carpentry Metal Studs, Lath, Suspension Ceilings, Plaster, and Stucco Gypsum Wallboard REFERENCES A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): 1. C272-91(96) Test Method for Water Absorption of Core Materials for Structural Sandwich Constructions. 2. C Specification for Cellulose Fiber (Wood Base) Loose Fill Thermal Insulation. 3. C Specification for Self-Supported Spray Applied Cellulosic Thermal/Acoustical Insulation. 4. D Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics. 5. E84-96a Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 6. E96-95 Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials. 7. E Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials. 8. E Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to 9. E759-92(96) Test Method for Effect of Deflection on Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material Applied to 10. E Test Method for Air Erosion of Sprayed Fire Resistive Materials (SFRMs) Applied to 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. Submit properly identified manufacturer's product data including installation instructions before starting work. Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

2 B. Submit Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) Public Safety Testing and Evaluation Services reports including trade name, application, and thermal protection requirements of insulation used QUALITY ASSURANCE A. ASTM E84 Flame Spread: 25 or less. B. ASTM E662 Smoke Development: 450 or less. C. Sprayed-Applied Cellulose Insulation: 1. Use factory trained applicators. 2. The product shall not be reactive or prone to chemical degradation that reduces the required fire resistance over time. PART 2 PRODUCTS A. Plastic Foam Board Wall Insulation: a. Styrofoam SE by Dow Chemical Co. b. Formula R by U.C. Industries. c. Foamular 150 by Owens Corning. a. "R" Value: 5 per inch minimum at 75 degrees b. Size: inches thick x inches wide x 8 feet long. c. Material: Extruded polystyrene foam board. Beadboard is not acceptable. d. ASTM C272 Water Absorption: 0.7 percent by volume, e. ASTM E96 Moisture Vapor Transmission: 1.1 perm, f. Adhesive for Wall Insulation: "Styrofoam No.11 Brand Mastic" or as recommended by insulation manufacturer. B. Foil-Faced Blanket Insulation: a. CertainTeed. Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

3 b. Owens Corning. c. Thermal-Shield. b. For use between wall furring. c. Spun mineral foil faced fiber or fiberglass blankets; inches thick x inches wide x lengths as long as practicable. NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Use of sprayed-on cellulose insulation shall be limited to totally encapsulated locations where blanket or board insulation cannot be used. C. Sprayed-Applied Cellulose Insulation: a. K-13 by International Cellulose Corp. b. Sunguard Two by Suncoast Industries. c. UltraTherm by CertainTeed. d. Thermocon by Thermocon, Inc. b. ASTM E736 Bond Strength: Greater than 5 times its weight. c. ASTM C1149 Smoldering Combustion: Less than 15 d. ASTM C1149 Fungi Resistance: No growth. e. ASTM C1149 Corrosion: Non-corrosive. f. ASTM C1149 Moisture Vapor Absorption: Less than 15 g. ASTM C1149 Odor: No objectionable odor. h. Substrate Deflection: ASTM E759. i. Air Erosion: ASTM E859. NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Use of loose fill cellulose insulation shall be limited to renovation or remodeling locations where blanket or board insulation cannot be used. D. Loose Fill Applied Cellulose Insulation: Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

4 a. Sunguard One. b. Super R by Thermocon,Inc. b. ASTM C739 Smoldering Combustion: Less than 15 c. ASTM C739 Fungi Resistance: No growth. d. ASTM C739 Corrosion: Non-corrosive. e. ASTM C739 Moisture Vapor Absorption: Less than 15 f. ASTM C739 Odor: No objectionable odor. g. Air Erosion: ASTM E859. E. Foil Faced Low Density Polyethylene Foam Insulation: a. Low "E" by Environmentally Safe Products, Inc., New Oxford, PA. b. Accepted equivalent. b. Single layer of low density polyethylene foam with highly polished aluminum foil on both sides. c. ASTM E96 Water Vapor Transmission: 0.02 perms F. Polyisocyanurate Roof Insulation. a. Energy 2 by NRG Barriers. b. Accepted equivalent. a. "R" Value: 6 per inch minimum at 75 degrees b. Board Thickness: 2 inches (51mm) c. Board Size: 4'-0" x 4'-0" d. ASTM D1622 Board Density: 2.0 pcf. e. ASTM D1621 Compressive Strength: 23 psi minimum. Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

5 f. ASTM C209 Water Absorption: 1 percent by volume, g. ASTM E-96 Moisture Vapor Transmission: 1 perm, h. Dimensional Stability: 2 percent maximum linear change when conditioned at 158 degrees F. And 97 percent relative humidity for 7 days. i. Curing Time: 24 hours minimum, plus an additional 24 hours minimum per inch (25mm) of thickness at a minimum of 60 degrees F. before shipment from manufacturer. G. Polyisocyanurate Wall Insulation: a. Thermax by Celotex. b. Tuff-R by Celotex. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSPECTION a. "R" value: 7.2 per inch minimum at 75 degrees b. ASTM D1622 Board Density: 2 pcf. c. ASTM D1621 Compressive Strength: 25 psi, minimum. d. ASTM C209 Water Absorption: 0.3 percent by volume e. ASTM E96 Moisture Vapor Transmission: 0.03 perm A. Do not proceed with the work of this section until conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work have been corrected in an acceptable manner INSTALLATION A. Install the accepted insulation according to the manufacturer's printed instructions for the specific product. END OF SECTION Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES