Building Insulation - MST
Building Insulation - MST
BUILDING INSULATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
NTS: Edit the following insulation types to suit project.
1.01 DESCRIPTION:
3. Foam-in-Place Insulation.
(NTS: Select and list specification sections for inserting into this subsection based on the
following:
1. Specification sections that contain products and construction that the reader might
expect to find in this section BUT are specified elsewhere.
2. Specification sections referenced in the body of this section.)
1.02 RELATED WORK:
B. Section 04200: Unit Masonry and Accessories for cavity wall insulation and CMU cells
F. Section 13120: Preengineered Building for batt insulation under metal roofing
1.03 REFERENCES:
5. ASTM E119: Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials.
6. ASTM E136: Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750 deg. C.
B. Relevant Equivalent British/European codes and standards may be used; however, the
equivalency shall be demonstrated and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the
CM/CS.
1.04 SUBMITTALS:
B. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide insulation materials that meet the following:
B. Protect insulation materials from physical damage and from deterioration by moisture,
soiling, and other sources. Store inside and in a dry location. Comply with
manufacturer's recommendations for handling, storage, and protection during installation.
1. Do not expose to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of installation and
concealment.
2. Protect against ignition at all times. Do not deliver plastic insulating materials to
project site ahead of installation time.
1.07 DEFINITIONS:
A. Thermal Resistivity: Where the thermal resistivity of insulation products are designated
by "r values," they represent the reciprocal of thermal conductivity (k values). Thermal
conductivity is the rate of heat flow through a homogenous material exactly 1 inch (25.4
mm) thick. Thermal resistivity is expressed by the temperature difference in degrees F
between the two exposed faces required to cause one BTU to flow through one square
foot per hour at mean temperatures indicated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL:
A. Provide insulating materials that comply with requirements and with referenced
standards.
A. Description:
B. Manufacturers:
A. Description:
1. Extruded Polystyrene Board Insulation: ASTM C578, Type VII, 60 psi. (4.2
kg/cm2)
B. Manufacturers:
A. Description:
B. Manufacturers:
1. Certainteed.
2. Owens Corning.
3. Johns Manville.
A. Description:
B. Manufacturers:
2.06 ACCESSORIES:
A. Polyethylene Vapor Retarder: ASTM D 4397, 6.0 mils thick, with a maximum
permeance rating of 0.13 perms.
B. Tape for Vapor Retarder: Pressure sensitive tape of type recommended by vapor retarder
manufacturer for sealing joints and penetrations in vapor retarder.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION:
A. Examine substrates and conditions with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements of the Sections in which substrates and related work are specified and to
determine if other conditions affecting performance of insulation are satisfactory. Do not
proceed with installation of insulation until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
1. Place against inside face of foundation walls from bottom of slab to top of footing
unless otherwise indicated.
A. Place under slabs, extending inward from foundation wall to a minimum of 48-in. (1.2 m)
unless otherwise indicated.
1. Lay insulation in place with edges pressed together and butting foundation wall or
adjacent vertical insulation.
B. Seal vertical joints in vapor retarders over framing by lapping not less than 2 wall studs.
Fasten vapor retarders to framing at top, end, and bottom edges, at perimeter of wall
openings, and at lap joints; space fasteners 16 inches (400 mm) o.c.
C. Seal overlapping joints in vapor retarders with adhesives or tape per vapor retarder
manufacturer's printed directions. Seal butt joints and fastener penetrations with tape of
type recommended by vapor retarder manufacturer. Locate all joints over framing
members or other solid substrates.
E. Seal joints caused by pipes, conduits, electrical boxes, and similar items penetrating
vapor retarders with tape of type recommended by vapor retarder manufacturer to create
an airtight seal between penetrating objects and vapor retarder.
F. Repair any tears or punctures in vapor retarders immediately before concealment by other
work. Cover with tape or another layer of vapor retarder.
A. Install foam-in-place insulation sealant to a minimum depth of 1-in.(25 mm), sealing roof
deck flutes and construction cracks and gaps where outside air and cold can infiltrate,
providing an airtight building envelope.
3.09 PROTECTION:
A. General: Protect installed insulation and vapor retarders from damage due to harmful
weather exposures, physical abuse, and other causes. Provide temporary coverings or
enclosures where insulation will be subject to abuse and cannot be concealed and
protected by permanent construction immediately after installation.
END OF SECTION