SECTION 07200

BUILDING INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL
NTS: Edit the following insulation types to suit project.

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. Provide building insulation as indicated and specified including the following:

1. Foundation insulation (supporting backfill).

2. Building insulation in batt form.

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:

A. Section 03300: Cast-In-Place Concrete for below slab vapor retarder

B. Section 04200: Unit Masonry and Accessories for cavity wall insulation and CMU cells

C. Section 07531: EPDM Single-Ply Membrane Roofing for roof insulation

D. Section 07533: Thermoplastic membrane Roofing for roof insulation

E. Section 09250: Drywall Construction for sound attenuation insulation

F. Section 13120: Preengineered Building for batt insulation under metal roofing

1.03 REFERENCES:

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

1. ASTM C578: Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal

Insulation.

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 2. ASTM C665: Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal
Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing.

3. ASTM D4397: Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for

Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications.

4. ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials.

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:

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300:

1. Product Data: Each type of insulation product and accessory specified.

(NTS: Include the following for Green Building Design.)

2. Recycled Content Submittal:

a. For products having recycled content, documentation indicating specified

percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled
content.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01400 and as specified.

B. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide insulation materials that meet the following:

1. Surface Burning Characteristic: ASTM E84.

2. Fire Resistance Ratings: ASTM E119.

3. Combustion Characteristics: ASTM E136.

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 C. Single Source Responsibility for Insulation Products: Obtain each type of building
insulation from a single source with resources to provide products of consistent quality in
appearance and physical properties without delaying progress of the Work.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01610 and as specified.

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.

C. Protect Plastic Insulation as Follows:

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.

3. Complete installation and concealment of plastic materials as rapidly as possible

in each area of construction.

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.

1. Preformed Units: Sizes to fit applications indicated, selected from manufacturer's

standard thicknesses, widths, and lengths.

2.02 PERIMETER FOUNDATION RIGID INSULATION:

A. Description:

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 1. Extruded Polystyrene Board Insulation: ASTM C578, Type IV, 25 psi. (1.8
kg/cm2)
(NTS: Include the following for Green Building Design.)
2. Recycled Content: Provide extruded polystyrene board insulation with recycled
content so postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled
content is not less than thirty (30) percent.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Greenguard: PACTIV Building Products.

2. Styrofoam: The Dow Chemical Company.

3. Foamular 25: Owens Corning.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

2.03 BELOW SLAB RIGID INSULATION:

A. Description:

1. Extruded Polystyrene Board Insulation: ASTM C578, Type VII, 60 psi. (4.2
kg/cm2)

(NTS: Include the following for Green Building Design.)

2. Recycled Content: Provide extruded polystyrene board insulation with recycled
content so postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled
content is not less than thirty (30) percent.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Greenguard: PACTIV Building Products.

2. Styrofoam: The Dow Chemical Company.

3. Foamular 60: Owens Corning.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

2.04 BUILDING INSULATION IN BATT FORM:

A. Description:

1. Unfaced Mineral Fiber Blanket/Batt Insulation, ASTM C665. Thickness, full

depth of cavity. Where cavity requires insulation that is thicker than standard size,

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 install next larger size and compress into cavity.

(NTS: Include the following for Green Building Design.)

2. Recycled Content: Provide glass fiber insulation with recycled content so
postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content is
not less than twenty eight (28) percent.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Certainteed.

2. Owens Corning.

3. Johns Manville.

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

2.05 FOAM-IN-PLACE INSULATION:

A. Description:

1. On-site foam-in-place insulation shall be Froth-Pac 1.75-25 FS Class 1 foam.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Insta-Foam Products, Inc.

2. Or acceptable equivalent product.

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.

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3.02 PREPARATION:

A. Clean substrates of substances harmful to insulations or vapor retarders, including

removal of projections that might puncture vapor retarders.

3.03 INSTALLATION, GENERAL:

A. Comply with insulation manufacturer's instructions applicable to products and application

indicated. If printed instructions are not available or do not apply to project conditions,
consult manufacturer's technical representative for specific recommendations before
proceeding with installation of insulation.
B. Extend insulation full thickness as indicated to envelop entire area to be insulated. Cut
and fit tightly around obstructions, and fill voids with insulation. Remove projections
that interfere with placement.

C. Apply a single layer of insulation of required thickness, unless otherwise shown or

required to make up total thickness. Where cavity requires insulation that is thicker than
standard size, install next larger size and compress into cavity.

3.04 INSTALLATION OF PERIMETER RIGID INSULATION:

A. On vertical surfaces, set units in adhesive applied in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions. Use type of adhesive recommended by manufacturer of insulation.

1. Place against inside face of foundation walls from bottom of slab to top of footing
unless otherwise indicated.

3.05 INSTALLATION OF BELOW SLAB INSULATION:

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.

3.06 INSTALLATION OF GENERAL BUILDING INSULATION:

A. Apply insulation units to substrate by method indicated, complying with manufacturer's

recommendations. If no specific method is indicated, bond units to substrate with
adhesive or use mechanical anchorage to provide permanent placement and support of
units. Fill voids in thermal envelope not covered by the work of other sections.
B. Stuff glass fiber insulation into miscellaneous voids and cavity spaces where shown.
Compact to approximately 40 percent of normal maximum volume (to a density of
approximately 2.5 pcf (40 kg/m3).

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3.07 INSTALLATION OF VAPOR RETARDERS:

A. General: Extend vapor retarder to extremities of areas to be protected from vapor

transmission. Secure in place with adhesives or other anchorage system as indicated.
Extend vapor retarder to cover miscellaneous voids in insulated substrates, including
those filled with loose fiber 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.

D. Firmly attach vapor retarders to substrates with mechanical fasteners or adhesives as

recommended by vapor retarder manufacturer.

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.

3.08 INSTALLATION OF FOAM-IN-PLACE INSULATION:

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.

3.10 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01700.

END OF SECTION

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