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University of Houston Master Construction Specifications

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SECTION 072100 - THERMAL INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Foam-plastic board insulation.


2. Glass-fiber board insulation.
3. Mineral-wool board insulation.
4. Glass-fiber blanket insulation.

0.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. LEED Submittals (Projects Authorized for LEED certification only):

1. Product Data for Credit MR 4: For products having recycled content, documentation
indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content.
Include statement indicating cost for each product having recycled content.

0.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Product test reports.

B. Research/evaluation reports.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 FOAM-PLASTIC BOARD INSULATION

A. Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation: ASTM C 578, with maximum flame-spread and smoke-


developed indexes of 75 and 450, respectively, per ASTM E 84.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited
to, the following:

a. DiversiFoam Products.
b. Dow Chemical Company (The).
c. Owens Corning.
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d. Pactiv Building Products Kingspan Group)

2. Type IV, 25 psi.

0.2 GLASS-FIBER BOARD INSULATION

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering


products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. CertainTeed Corporation.
2. Johns Manville.
3. Knauf Insulation.
4. Owens Corning.

B. Glass-Fiber Board Insulation: ASTM C 612, Type IA; unfaced, with maximum flame-spread and
smoke-developed indexes of 25 and 50, respectively, per ASTM E 84.

1. Nominal density of 2.25 lb/cu. ft., thermal resistivity of 4.3 deg F x h x sq. ft./Btu x in. at
75 deg F.

0.3 MINERAL-WOOL BOARD INSULATION

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering


products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Fibrex Insulations Inc.


2. Isolatek International.
3. Owens Corning.
4. Roxul Inc.
5. Thermafiber.

B. Unfaced, Mineral-Wool Board Insulation: ASTM C 612; with maximum flame-spread and


smoke-developed indexes of 15 and zero, respectively, per ASTM E 84; passing ASTM E 136 for
combustion characteristics.
1. Nominal density of 6 lb/cu. ft., Type II, thermal resistivity of 4.16 deg F x h x sq. ft./Btu x
in. at 75 deg F.
2. Fiber Color: Darkened, where indicated.

C. Foil-Faced, Mineral-Wool Board Insulation: ASTM C 612; faced on one side with foil-scrim or
foil-scrim-polyethylene vapor retarder; with maximum flame-spread and smoke-developed
indexes of 25 and 5, respectively, per ASTM E 84.
1. Nominal density of 6 lb/cu. ft., Type II, thermal resistivity of 4.16 deg F x h x sq. ft./Btu x
in. at 75 deg F.

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0.4 GLASS-FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering


products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. CertainTeed Corporation.
2. Guardian Building Products, Inc.
3. Johns Manville.
4. Knauf Insulation.
5. Owens Corning.

B. Unfaced, Glass-Fiber Blanket Insulation: ASTM C 665, Type I; with maximum flame-spread and
smoke-developed indexes of 25 and 50, respectively, per ASTM E 84; passing ASTM E 136 for
combustion characteristics.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

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


applications indicated.

B. Install insulation that is undamaged, dry, and unsoiled and that has not been left exposed to
ice, rain, or snow at any time.

C. Extend insulation to envelop entire area to be insulated. Cut and fit tightly around
obstructions and fill voids with insulation. Remove projections that interfere with placement.

D. Provide sizes to fit applications indicated and selected from manufacturer's standard
thicknesses, widths, and lengths. Apply single layer of insulation units to produce thickness
indicated unless multiple layers are otherwise shown or required to make up total thickness.

0.2 INSTALLATION OF CAVITY-WALL INSULATION

A. Foam-Plastic Board Insulation: Install pads of adhesive spaced approximately 24 inches o.c.
both ways on inside face, and as recommended by manufacturer. Fit courses of insulation
between wall ties and other obstructions, with edges butted tightly in both directions. Press
units firmly against inside substrates.

1. Supplement adhesive attachment of insulation by securing boards with two-piece wall


ties designed for this purpose and specified in Section 042000 "Unit Masonry."

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0.3 INSTALLATION OF INSULATION FOR FRAMED CONSTRUCTION

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


written instructions. If no specific method is indicated, bond units to substrate with adhesive
or use mechanical anchorage to provide permanent placement and support of units.

B. Foam-Plastic Board Insulation: Seal joints between units by applying adhesive, mastic, or
sealant to edges of each unit to form a tight seal as units are shoved into place. Fill voids in
completed installation with adhesive, mastic, or sealant as recommended by insulation
manufacturer.

C. Glass-Fiber Blanket Insulation: Install in cavities formed by framing members according to the
following requirements:

1. Use insulation widths and lengths that fill the cavities formed by framing members. If
more than one length is required to fill the cavities, provide lengths that will produce a
snug fit between ends.
2. Place insulation in cavities formed by framing members to produce a friction fit between
edges of insulation and adjoining framing members.
3. Maintain 3-inch clearance of insulation around recessed lighting fixtures not rated for or
protected from contact with insulation.
4. For metal-framed wall cavities where cavity heights exceed 96 inches, support unfaced
blankets mechanically and support faced blankets by taping flanges of insulation to
flanges of metal studs.

D. Miscellaneous Voids: Install insulation in miscellaneous voids and cavity spaces where
required to prevent gaps in insulation using the following materials:

1. Loose-Fill Insulation: Compact to approximately 40 percent of normal maximum volume


equaling a density of approximately 2.5 lb/cu. ft..
2. Spray Polyurethane Insulation: Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions.

0.4 INSTALLATION OF INSULATION FOR CONCRETE SUBSTRATES

A. Install board insulation on concrete substrates by adhesively attached, spindle-type insulation


anchors as follows:

1. Fasten insulation anchors to concrete substrates with insulation anchor adhesive


according to anchor manufacturer's written instructions. Space anchors according to
insulation manufacturer's written instructions for insulation type, thickness, and
application indicated.
2. Apply insulation standoffs to each spindle to create cavity width indicated between
concrete substrate and insulation.
3. After adhesive has dried, install board insulation by pressing insulation into position
over spindles and securing it tightly in place with insulation-retaining washers, taking
care not to compress insulation below indicated thickness.
4. Where insulation will not be covered by other building materials, apply capped washers
to tips of spindles.

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0.5 INSTALLATION OF CURTAIN-WALL INSULATION

A. Install board insulation in curtain-wall construction where indicated on Drawings according to


curtain-wall manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Hold insulation in place by securing metal clips and straps or integral pockets within
window frames, spaced at intervals recommended in writing by insulation manufacturer
to hold insulation securely in place without touching spandrel glass. Maintain cavity
width of dimension indicated between insulation and glass.
2. Install insulation where it contacts perimeter fire-containment system to prevent
insulation from bowing under pressure from perimeter fire-containment system.

END OF SECTION 072100

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