CONTENTS
SECTION 072100
THERMAL INSULATION
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PART 1 GENERAL 2
1.1 Related Documents 2
1.2 Summary 2
1.3 Submittals 2
1.4 Quality Assurance 2
1.5 Delivery, Storage, and Handling 3
PART 2 PRODUCTS 3
2.1 Foam-Plastic Board Insulation 3
2.2 Vapor Retarders 3
2.3 Insulation Fasteners 4
PART 3 EXECUTION 4
3.1 Examination 4
3.2 Preparation 4
3.3 Installation, General 4
3.4 Installation of General Building Insulation 5
3.5 Installation of Vapor Retarder 5
3.6 Protection 6
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SECTION 07210 – THERMAL INSULATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Concealed building insulation.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 8 Section "Aluminum Glazed Curtain Walls".
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Samples for Verification: Full-size units for each type of exposed insulation indicated.
C. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a
qualified testing agency, for insulation products.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of building insulation through one source from
a single manufacturer.
B. Manufacture Qualifications: Engage a manufacture experienced with the successful
production of the specified work similar in design, material and extent to the scope
of this Project, and with a record of successful in-service performance and
completion or projects, as well as, sufficient production capability, facilities, and
personnel, to produce the required work.
C. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide insulation and related materials with the
fire-test-response characteristics specified in this Section, as determined by testing
identical products per test method indicated below by UL or another testing and
inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Identify materials
with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency.
1. Surface-Burning Characteristics: ASTM E 84.
2. Fire-Resistance Ratings: ASTM E 119.
3. Combustion Characteristics: ASTM E 136.
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1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. 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 written instructions for handling, storing, and protecting during
installation.
B. 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 before installation time.
3. Complete installation and concealment of plastic materials as rapidly as
possible in each area of construction.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 FOAM-PLASTIC BOARD INSULATION
A. Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation, General: ASTM C 578, of type and minimum
compressive strength indicated below, with maximum flame-spread and smoke
developed indexes of 75 and 450, respectively, per ASTM E 84.
B. Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation with Increased R-Value for cavity wall
insulation: ASTM C 578, Type IV, but with an aged thermal resistance (R-value) for
25-mm thickness of 1.0 K x sq. m/W at 24 deg C at 5 years; closed-cell product with a
carbon black filler and extruded with an integral skin.
C. Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation: Rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation
formed from polystyrene base resin by an extrusion process using HCFCs as blowing
agents, complying with ASTM C 578. Type VII, 35 kg/cu m minimum density.
2.2 VAPOR RETARDERS
A. Polyethylene Vapor Retarders: ASTM D 4397, 0.25 mm thick, with maximum
permeance rating of 7.5 ng/Pa x s x sq. m.
B. Vapor-Retarder Tape: Pressure-sensitive tape of type recommended by vapor-
retarder manufacturer for sealing joints and penetrations in vapor retarder.
C. Vapor-Retarder Fasteners: Pancake-head, self-tapping steel drill screws; with fender
washers.
D. Single-Component Nonsag Urethane Sealant: ASTM C 920, Type I, Grade NS, Class 25,
use NT related to exposure, and Use O related to vapor-barrier-related substrates.
E. Adhesive for Vapor Retarders: Product recommended by vapor-retarder
manufacturer and has demonstrated capability to bond vapor retarders securely to
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substrates indicated.
F. Adhesively Attached, Spindle-Type Anchors: Plate welded to projecting spindle;
capable of holding insulation of specified thickness securely in position indicated with
self locking washer in place.
1. Plate: Perforated, galvanized carbon-steel sheet, 0.762 mm thick by 50 mm
square.
2. Spindle: Copper-coated, low-carbon steel; fully annealed; 2.67 mm in
diameter; length to suit depth of insulation indicated.
G. Adhesively Attached, Angle-Shaped, Spindle-Type Anchors: Angle welded to
projecting spindle; capable of holding insulation of specified thickness securely in
position indicated with self-locking washer in place.
1. Angle: Formed from 0.762-mm- thick, perforated, galvanized carbon-steel
sheet with each leg 50 mm square.
2. Spindle: Copper-coated, low-carbon steel; fully annealed; 2.67 mm in
diameter; length to suit depth of insulation indicated.
2.3 INSULATION FASTENERS
A. Anchor Adhesive: Product with demonstrated capability to bond insulation anchors
securely to substrates indicated without damaging insulation, fasteners, and
substrates.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements of Sections in which substrates and related work are specified and for
other conditions affecting performance.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean substrates of substances harmful to insulations and vapor retarders, including
removing projections capable of puncturing vapor retarders or of interfering with
insulation attachment.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Comply with insulation manufacturer's written instructions applicable to products
and application indicated.
B. Install insulation that is undamaged, dry, and unsoiled .
C. Extend insulation in thickness indicated to envelop entire area to be insulated. Cut
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and fit tightly around obstructions and fill voids with insulation. Remove projections
that interfere with placement.
D. Water-Piping Coordination: If water piping is located on inside of insulated exterior
walls, coordinate location of piping to ensure that it is placed on warm side of
insulation and insulation encapsulates piping.
E. Apply single layer of insulation to produce thickness indicated, unless multiple layers
are otherwise shown or required to make up total thickness.
3.4 INSTALLATION OF GENERAL BUILDING INSULATION
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. Seal joints between closed-cell (nonbreathing) insulation 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. Install board insulation in curtain-wall construction where indicated on Drawings
according to curtain-wall manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Retain insulation in place by 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.
3.5 INSTALLATION OF VAPOR RETARDER
D. 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.
E. Seal vertical joints in vapor retarder over framing by lapping not less than 2 wall
studs. Fasten vapor retarder to framing at top, end, and bottom edges; at perimeter
of wall openings; and at lap joints. Space fasteners 400 mm on centers.
F. Seal overlapping joints in vapor retarder with adhesives or vapor-retarder tape
according to vapor retarder manufacturer's instructions. Seal butt joints and
fastener penetrations with vapor-retarder tape. Locate all joints over framing
members or other solid substrates.
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G. Firmly attach vapor retarder to substrates with mechanical fasteners or adhesives as
recommended by vapor retarder manufacturer.
H. Seal joints caused by pipes, conduits, electrical boxes, and similar items penetrating
vapor retarder with vapor-retarder tape to create an airtight seal between
penetrating objects and vapor retarder.
I. Repair any tears or punctures in vapor retarder immediately before concealment by
other work. Cover with vapor-retarder tape or another layer of vapor retarder.
3.6 PROTECTION
J. Protect installed insulation from damage due to harmful weather exposures, physical
abuse, and other causes. Provide temporary coverings or enclosures where
insulation is subject to abuse and cannot be concealed and protected by permanent
construction immediately after installation.
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