230713-Duct Insulation

Project: MBG Multi Purpose Building
Location: New Capital, Egypt

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SECTION 230713
DUCT INSULATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of
Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes semirigid and flexible duct, plenum, and breeching
insulation; insulating cements; field-applied jackets; accessories and
attachments; and sealing compounds.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Materials shall be compatible and shall not contribute to corrosion, soften, or
otherwise attack surfaces to which they are applied in either the wet or dry
state. Materials to be used on stainless-steel surfaces shall meet ASTM C 795
requirements. Materials shall be asbestos free.
B. Thermal-insulation system materials shall be noncombustible, as defined by
NFPA 220. Adhesives, coatings, sealants, facings, jackets, and thermal-
insulation materials, except cellular elastomers, shall have a maximum
flame-spread classification (FSC) of 25 and a smoke-developed classification
(SDC) of 50. Flame-contributed classification (FCC) shall be as specified for
the application. These maximum values shall be determined in accordance
with ASTM E 84 and NFPA 255.
C. Adhesives, coatings, and sealants shall be nonflammable in their wet state.
Adhesives, coatings, and sealants shall have published or certified
temperature ratings suitable for the entire range of working temperatures
normal for the surfaces to which they are to be applied.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Identify thermal conductivity, thickness, and jackets (both
factory and field applied, if any), for each type of product indicated.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for the following:
1. Removable insulation sections at access panels.
2. Application of field-applied jackets.
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3. Applications at linkages for control devices.

C. Samples: For each type of insulation and field-applied jacket. Identify each
Sample, describing product and intended use. Submit 300-mm square
sections of each sample material.
1. Manufacturer's Color Charts: Show the full range of colors available
for each type of field-applied finish material indicated.
D. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency acceptable to
Engineer, indicating, interpreting, and certifying test results for compliance
of insulation materials, sealers, attachments, cements, and jackets with
requirements indicated. Include dates of tests.
E. Installer Certificates: Signed by the Contractor certifying that installers
comply with requirements.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Skilled mechanics who have successfully a craft
training program certified by an agency acceptable to Engineer.
B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing materials
identical to those specified in this Section according to ASTM E 84, UL-723,
NFPA 225 or ANSI A.2.5, by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to
Engineer. Factory label insulation and jacket materials and sealer and cement
material containers with appropriate markings of applicable testing and
inspecting agency.
1. Insulation Installed Indoors: Flame-spread rating of 25 or less, and
smoke- developed rating of 50 or less.
2. Insulation Installed Outdoors: Flame-spread rating of 75 or less, and
smoke-developed rating of 150 or less.
C. Mockups: Before installing insulation, build mockups for each type of
insulation and finish listed below to demonstrate quality of insulation
application and finishes. Build mockups according to the following
requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:
1. Include the following mockups:
a. One 3-m section of rectangular straight duct.
b. One 90-degree square elbow and one 90-degree radius elbow.
c. One branch takeoff.
d. One transition fitting.
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e. Four support hangers.

2. Build mockups with cutaway sections to allow observation of
application details for insulation materials, mastics, attachments, and
jackets.
3. Build mockups in the location indicated or, if not indicated, as directed
by Engineer.
4. Notify Engineer seven days in advance of dates and times when
mockups will be constructed.
5. Obtain Engineer's approval of mockups before
startinginsulation application.
6. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a
standard for judging the completed Work.
7. Demolish and remove mockups when directed.
8. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if
undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Packaging: Ship insulation materials in containers marked by manufacturer
with appropriate ASTM or other approved specification designation, type
and grade, and maximum use temperature.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate clearance requirements with duct Installer for insulation
application.
1.8 SCHEDULING
A. Schedule insulation application after testing duct systems. Insulation
application may begin on segments of ducts that have satisfactory test
results.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 INSULATION MATERIALS
A. Mineral-Fiber Board Thermal Insulation: Glass fibers bonded with a
thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 612, Type IB, without facing and
with all-service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforcing scrim,
aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
1. Thermal Conductivity: 0.038W/mK at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F).
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2. Density: 48kg/m3.
B. Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation: Glass fibers bonded with a
thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 553, Type II, without facing and
with all-service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforcing scrim,
aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
1. Thermal Conductivity: 0.038W/mK at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F).
2. Density: 24kg/m3.
C. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation: Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-
rubber materials. Comply with ASTM C 534, Type II for sheet materials.
1. Adhesive: Solvent base, contact adhesive as recommended by
insulation material manufacturer.
2. Ultraviolet-Protective Coating: As recommended by insulation
material manufacturer.
3. Thermal Conductivity: 0.038W/mK at 20 deg. C (68 deg F).
4. Density: 65 to 80 kg/m3.
5. Water Vapor Permeability: 0.15 perm-inch.
6. Noise Reduction: Up to 27 L for 20mm thick insulation.
D. Closed-Cell Phenolic-Foam Insulation: Block insulation of rigid, expanded,
closed-cell structure. Comply with ASTM C 1126, Type II, Grade 1.
E. Calcium Silicate Insulation: Flat-, curved-, and grooved-block sections of
noncombustible, inorganic, hydrous calcium silicate with a non-asbestos
fibrous reinforcement. Comply with ASTM C 533, Type I.
2.2 FIELD-APPLIED JACKETS
A. General: ASTM C 921, Type 1, maximum moisture vapor transmission 0.02
perms, (measured before factory application or installation), minimum
puncture resistance 50 Beach units on all surfaces. Minimum tensile strength,
6.1 N/mm width. Jackets used on insulation exposed in finished areas shall
have white finish suitable for painting without sizing.
B. Foil and Paper Jacket: Laminated, glass-fiber-reinforced, flame-retardant, all
purpose, kraft paper and aluminum foil (FSK).
C. Aluminum Jacket: Deep corrugated sheets manufactured from aluminum
alloy complying with ASTM B 209M (ASTM B 209), and having an
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integrally bonded moisture barrier over entire surface in contact with

insulation.
1. Finish and Thickness: Stucco embossed finish, 0.6 mm thick for indoor
installation and 0.8 mm for outdoor installation unless otherwise noted.
2. Moisture Barrier: 0.025-mm thick, heat-bonded polyethylene and
kraft paper.
D. Stainless-Steel Jacket: Deep corrugated sheets of stainless steel complying
with ASTM A 666, Type 304 or 316; 2.5 mm thick; and roll stock ready for
shop or field cutting and forming to indicated sizes.
1. Moisture Barrier: 0.025-mm thick, heat-bonded polyethylene and
kraft paper.
2. Jacket Bands: Stainless steel, Type 304, 19 mm wide.
2.3 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
A. Glass Cloth and Tape: Comply with MIL-C-20079H, Type I for cloth and
Type II for tape. Woven glass-fiber fabrics, plain weave, presized a
minimum of 270 g/sq. m.
1. Tape Width: 100 mm.
B. Bands: 19 mm wide, in one of the following materials compatible with
jacket:
1. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304; 0.5 mm thick.
2. Galvanized Steel: 0.13 mm thick.
3. Aluminum: 0.18 mm thick.
4. Brass: 0.25 mm thick.
5. Nickel-Copper Alloy: 0.13 mm thick.
C. Wire: 2.0-mm, nickel-copper alloy; 1.6-mm, soft-annealed, stainless steel; or
1.6- mm, soft-annealed, galvanized steel.
D. Adhesive-Attached Anchor Pins and Speed Washers: Galvanized steel plate,
pin, and washer manufactured for attachment to duct and plenum with
adhesive. Pin length sufficient for insulation thickness indicated.
1. Adhesive: Recommended by the anchor pin manufacturer as
appropriate for surface temperatures of ducts, plenums, and
breechings; and to achieve a holding capacity of 45 kg for direct pull
perpendicular to the adhered surface.
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2.4 VAPOR RETARDERS

A. Mastics: Materials recommended by insulation material manufacturer that
are compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with requirements for
installation and other conditions affecting performance of insulation
application.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Surface Preparation: Clean and dry surfaces to receive insulation. Remove
materials that will adversely affect insulation application.
3.3 GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Apply insulation materials, accessories, and finishes according to the
manufacturer's written instructions; with smooth, straight, and even surfaces;
and free of voids throughout the length of ducts and fittings.
B. Refer to schedules at the end of this Section for materials, forms, jackets, and
thicknesses required for each duct system.
C. Use accessories compatible with insulation materials and suitable for the
service. Use accessories that do not corrode, soften, or otherwise attack
insulation or jacket in either wet or dry state.
D. Apply multiple layers of insulation with longitudinal and end seams
staggered.
E. Seal joints and seams with vapor-retarder mastic on insulation indicated to
receive a vapor retarder.
F. Keep insulation materials dry during application and finishing.
G. Apply insulation with tight longitudinal seams and end joints. Bond seams
and joints with adhesive recommended by the insulation material
manufacturer.
H. Apply insulation with the least number of joints practical.
I. Apply insulation over fittings and specialties, with continuous thermal and
vapor- retarder integrity, unless otherwise indicated.
J. Hangers and Anchors: Where vapor retarder is indicated, seal penetrations in
insulation at hangers, supports, anchors, and other projections with vapor-
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retarder mastic. Apply insulation continuously through hangers and around

anchor attachments.
K. Insulation Terminations: For insulation application where vapor retarders are
indicated, seal ends with a compound recommended by the insulation
material manufacturer to maintain vapor retarder.
L. Apply insulation with integral jackets as follows:
1. Pull jacket tight and smooth.
2. Joints and Seams: Cover with tape and vapor retarder as recommended
by insulation material manufacturer to maintain vapor seal.
3. Vapor-Retarder Mastics: Where vapor retarders are indicated, apply
mastic on seams and joints and at ends adjacent to duct flanges and
fittings.
M. Cut insulation according to manufacturer's written instructions to prevent
compressing insulation to less than 75 percent of its nominal thickness.
N. Install vapor-retarder mastic on ducts and plenums scheduled to receive
vapor retarders.
1. Ducts with Vapor Retarders: Overlap insulation facing at seams and
seal with vapor-retarder mastic and pressure-sensitive tape having
same facing as insulation. Repair punctures, tears, and penetrations
with tape or mastic to maintain vapor-retarder seal.
2. Ducts without Vapor Retarders: Overlap insulation facing at seams and
secure with outward clinching staples and pressure-sensitive tape
having same facing as insulation.
O. Roof Penetrations: Apply insulation for interior applications to a point even
with top of roof flashing.
1. Seal penetrations with vapor-retarder mastic.
2. Apply insulation for exterior applications tightly joined to interior
insulation ends.
3. Seal insulation to roof flashing with vapor-retarder mastic.
P. Interior Wall and Partition Penetrations: Apply insulation continuously
through walls and partitions, except fire-rated walls and partitions.
Q. Fire-Rated Wall and Partition Penetrations: Terminate insulation at
fire/smoke damper sleeves for fire-rated wall and partition penetrations.
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R. Floor Penetrations: Terminate insulation at underside of floor assembly and

at floor support at top of floor.
1. For insulation indicated to have vapor retarders, taper termination and
seal insulation ends with vapor-retarder mastic.
3.4 MINERAL-FIBER INSULATION APPLICATION
A. Blanket Applications for Ducts and Plenums: Secure blanket insulation
with adhesive and anchor pins and speed washers.
1. Apply adhesives according to manufacturer's recommended coverage
rates per square foot, for 100 percent coverage of duct and plenum
surfaces.
2. Apply adhesive to entire circumference of ducts and to all surfaces of
fittings and transitions.
3. Install anchor pins and speed washers on sides and bottom of
horizontal ducts and sides of vertical ducts as follows:
a. On duct sides with dimensions 450 mm and smaller, along longitudinal
centerline of duct. Space 75 mm maximum from insulation end joints,
and 400 mm o.c.
b. On duct sides with dimensions larger than 450 mm. Space 400 mm o.c.
each way, and 75 mm maximum from insulation joints. Apply
additional pins and clips to hold insulation tightly against surface at
cross bracing.
c. Anchor pins may be omitted from top surface of horizontal,
rectangular ducts and plenums.
d. Do not overcompress insulation during installation.
4. Impale insulation over anchors and attach speed washers.
5. Cut excess portion of pins extending beyond speed washers or bend
parallel with insulation surface. Cover exposed pins and washers with
tape matching insulation facing.
6. Create a facing lap for longitudinal seams and end joints with
insulation by removing 50 mm from one edge and one end of
insulation segment. Secure laps to adjacent insulation segment with 13-
mm staples, 25 mm o.c., and cover with pressure-sensitive tape having
same facing as insulation.
7. Overlap unfaced blankets a minimum of 50 mm on longitudinal seams
and end joints. Secure with steel band at end joints and spaced a
maximum of 450 mm o.c.
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8. Apply insulation on rectangular duct elbows and transitions with a full

insulation segment for each surface. Apply insulation on round and
flat- oval duct elbows with individually mitered gores cut to fit the
elbow.
9. Insulate duct stiffeners, hangers, and flanges that protrude beyond the
insulation surface with 150-mm wide strips of the same material used
to insulate duct. Secure on alternating sides of stiffener, hanger, and
flange with anchor pins spaced 150 mm o.c.
10. Apply vapor-retarder mastic to open joints, breaks, and punctures for
insulation indicated to receive vapor retarder.
B. Board Applications for Ducts and Plenums: Secure board insulation with
adhesive and anchor pins and speed washers.
1. Apply adhesives according to manufacturer's recommended coverage
rates for 100 percent coverage of duct and plenum surfaces.
2. Apply adhesive to entire circumference of ducts and to all surfaces of
fittings and transitions.
3. Space anchor pins as follows:
a. On duct sides with dimensions 450 mm and smaller, along
longitudinal centerline of duct. Space 75 mm maximum from
insulation end joints, and 400 mm o.c.
b. On duct sides with dimensions larger than 450 mm. Space 400
mm o.c. each way, and 75 mm maximum from insulation joints.
Apply additional pins and clips to hold insulation tightly against
surface at cross bracing.
c. Anchor pins may be omitted from top surface of horizontal,
rectangular ducts and plenums.
d. Do not overcompress insulation during installation.
4. Cut excess portion of pins extending beyond speed washers or bend
parallel with insulation surface. Cover exposed pins and washers with
tape matching insulation facing.
5. Create a facing lap for longitudinal seams and end joints with
insulation by removing 50 mm from one edge and one end of
insulation segment. Secure laps to adjacent insulation segment with 13-
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mm staples, 25 mm o.c., and cover with pressure-sensitive tape having

same facing as insulation.
6. Apply insulation on rectangular duct elbows and transitions with a full
insulation segment for each surface. Groove and score insulation to fit
as closely as possible to outside and inside radius of elbows. Apply
insulation on round and flat-oval duct elbows with individually mitered
gores cut to fit the elbow.
7. Insulate duct stiffeners, hangers, and flanges that protrude beyond the
insulation surface with 150-mm wide strips of the same material used
to insulate duct. Secure on alternating sides of stiffener, hanger, and
flange with anchor pins spaced 150 mm o.c.
8. Apply vapor-retarder mastic to open joints, breaks, and punctures for
insulation indicated to receive vapor retarder.
3.5 FIELD-APPLIED JACKET APPLICATION
A. Apply glass-cloth jacket, where indicated, directly over bare insulation or
insulation with factory-applied jackets.
1. Apply jacket smooth and tight to surface with 50-mm overlap at seams
and joints.
2. Embed glass cloth between two 1.6-mm thick coats of jacket
manufacturer's recommended adhesive.
3. Completely encapsulate insulation with jacket, leaving no exposed raw
insulation.
3.6 FINISHES
A. Glass-Cloth Jacketed Insulation: Paint insulation finished with glass-cloth
jacket as specified in Section "Painting."
B. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation: After adhesive has fully cured,
apply two coats of insulation manufacturer's recommended protective
coating.
C. Color: Final color as selected by Engineer. Vary first and second coats to
allow visual inspection of the completed Work.
3.7 DUCT SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
A. Insulation materials and thicknesses are specified in schedules at the end of
this Section.
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B. Materials and thicknesses for systems listed below are specified in schedules
at the end of this Section.
C. Insulate the following plenums and duct systems:
1. Indoor concealed supply-, return-, and outside-air ductwork.
2. Indoor exposed supply-, return-, and outside-air ductwork.
3. Outdoor exposed supply and return ductwork.
4. Indoor, concealed exhaust between isolation damper and penetration of
building exterior.
5. Indoor, exposed exhaust between isolation damper and penetration of
building exterior.
6. Indoor exposed range-hood exhaust ductwork.
7. Indoor concealed range-hood exhaust ductwork.
8. Indoor exposed oven and dishwasher exhaust ductwork.
9. Indoor concealed oven and dishwasher ductwork.
D. Items Not Insulated: Unless otherwise indicated, do not apply insulation to
the following systems, materials, and equipment:
1. Fibrous-glass ducts.
2. Metal ducts with duct liner.
3. Factory-insulated flexible ducts.
4. Factory-insulated plenums, casings, terminal boxes, and filter boxes
and sections.
5. Flexible connectors.
6. Vibration-control devices.
7. Testing agency labels and stamps.
8. Nameplates and data plates.
9. Access panels and doors in air-distribution systems.
3.8 INDOOR DUCT AND PLENUM APPLICATION SCHEDULE
A. Service: Supply-air ducts.
1. Material: Mineral-fiber blanket.
2. Thickness: 25 mm.
3. Number of Layers: One.
4. Field-Applied Jacket: Foil and paper where concealed; aluminum
jacket where exposed to view or in mechanical rooms.
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5. Vapor Retarder Required: Yes.

B. Service: Return-air ducts and Exhaust air ducts.
C. Service: Outside-air ducts.
5. Vapor Retarder Required: No.
D. Service: Rectangular, range-hood exhaust ducts.
1. Material: Mineral-fiber board.
4. Field-Applied Jacket: Foil and paper where concealed; stainless steel
jacket where exposed to view.
E. Service: Rectangular, dishwasher exhaust ducts.
jacket where exposed to view.
3.9 OUTDOOR DUCT AND PLENUM APPLICATION SCHEDULE
A. Service: Supply-air ducts.
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4. Field-Applied Jacket: Aluminum.
5. Aluminum Thickness: 0.8 mm.
6. Corrugation Dimension: 64 by 16 mm.
B. Service: Return-air ducts and Exhaust-air ducts connected to heat recovery
units.
4. Field-Applied Jacket: Aluminum.
5. Aluminum Thickness: 0.8 mm.
6. Corrugation Dimension: 64 by 16 mm.
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3. Applications at linkages for control devices.

e. Four support hangers.

integrally bonded moisture barrier over entire surface in contact with

2.4 VAPOR RETARDERS

retarder mastic. Apply insulation continuously through hangers and around

R. Floor Penetrations: Terminate insulation at underside of floor assembly and

8. Apply insulation on rectangular duct elbows and transitions with a full

mm staples, 25 mm o.c., and cover with pressure-sensitive tape having

5. Vapor Retarder Required: Yes.

3. Number of Layers: One.

END OF SECTION 230713

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