Johns Manville

717 17th Street 80202

PO Box 5108

Denver, CO80217-5108

Phone: (800) 654-3103

Fax: (303) 978-2318

E-mail:

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SECTION 07210

BUILDING INSULATION

PART 1GENERAL

1.01SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes: Formaldehyde-free™ fiberglass thermal [And] [Sound control] insulation.

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  1. Related Sections:
  2. Division 7 Section: Roof Deck Insulation.
  3. Division 7 Section: Joint Sealants.
  4. Division 8 Section: Curtain Wall.
  5. Division 9 Section: Gypsum Board.
  6. Division 9 Section: Acoustical Ceilings.
  7. Division 15 Section: Mechanical: [Duct insulation] [Equipment insulation] [And] [Pipe insulation].

Specifier Note: Article below may be omitted when specifying manufacturer’s proprietary products and recommended installation. Retain References Article when specifying products and installation by an industry reference standard. If retained, list standard(s) referenced in this section. Indicate issuing authority name, acronym, standard designation and title. Establish policy for indicating edition date of standard referenced. Conditions of the Contract or Division 1 References Section may establish the edition date of standards. This article does not require compliance with standard. It is a listing of all references used in this section.

1.02REFERENCES

  1. ASTM International:
  2. ASTM C165 Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations.
  3. ASTM C356 Standard Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat.
  4. ASTM C411 Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation.
  5. ASTM C423 Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
  6. ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
  7. ASTM C612 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation.
  8. ASTM C665 Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing.
  9. ASTM C764 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation.
  10. ASTM C1014 Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Mineral Fiber Thermal and Sound Absorbing Insulation.
  11. ASTM C1015 Standard Practice for Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation.
  12. ASTM C1104 Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation.
  13. ASTM C1149 Standard Specification for Self-Supported Spray Applied Cellulosic Thermal Insulation
  14. ASTM C1304 Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials.
  15. ASTM C1320 Standard Practice for Installation of Mineral Fiber Batt and Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction.
  16. ASTM C1338 Standard Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings.
  17. ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
  18. ASTM E90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.
  19. ASTM E96 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
  20. ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
  21. ASTM E136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C.
  22. ASTM E736 Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members.
  23. ASTM E759 Standard Test Method for Effect of Deflection on Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material Applied to Structural Members.
  24. ASTM E970 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
  1. California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB):
  2. Section 01350 Special Environmental Requirements Specification.
  3. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED):
  4. Materials and Resources (MR) Credit 4.1 - Recycled Content 10%.
  5. Materials and Resources (MR) Credit 4.2 - Recycled Content 20%.
  6. Materials and Resources (MR) Credit 5.1 – Regional materials 10%.
  7. Materials and Resources (MR) Credit 5.1 – Regional materials 20%.

Specifier Note: Article below should be restricted to statements describing design or performance requirements and functional (not dimensional) tolerances of a complete system. Limit descriptions to composite and operational properties required to link components of a system together and to interface with other systems. Because insulation applications may have multiple performance criteria, coordinate language used here with other sections.

1.03SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

  1. Design Requirements: Provide [Products/systems] that have been manufactured, fabricated and installed to the following criteria:
  2. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide insulation and related materials with the fire-test-response characteristics indicated, as determined by testing identical products per test methods indicated below or other testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Identify materials with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency.
  3. Surface Burning Characteristics (ASTM E84): [Specify flame spread/smoke developed ratings.].
  4. Assembly Fire Resistance Rating (ASTM E119): [Specify assembly rating and design number.].
  5. Combustion Characteristics (ASTM E136): [Specify non-combustible.].
  6. Assembly Sound Transmission Rating (ASTM E90): [Specify sound transmission class (STC).].
  7. Sound Absorption (ASTM C423): [Specify noise reduction coefficient.].
  8. Thermal Performance (ASTM C518): [Specify R-value.].
  9. [Specify any additional design requirements (fire, sound, thermal).].
  10. Performance Requirements: Provide [Products/systems] that have been manufactured, fabricated and installed to the following criteria:
  11. Surface Burning Characteristics, Unfaced (ASTM E84): Flamespread index 25, smoke developed 50.
  12. Recycled Glass Content: 25%.
  13. Combustibility (ASTM E136): Noncombustible.
  14. Formaldehyde Content: Free of formaldehyde.
  15. [Specify any additional performance requirements (fire, sound, thermal).].

Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor before, during or after construction. Coordinate this article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties and responsibilities in Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.

1.04SUBMITTALS

  1. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with provisions of Section 01300 Administrative Requirements.
  2. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data and installation instructions, including manufacturer’s SPEC-DATA® sheets.
  3. Samples: Submit manufacturer’s standard selection and verification samples.
  4. Quality Assurance/Control Submittals: Submit the following:
  5. Test Reports: Upon request, submit [Fire] [Sound] [And] [Thermal] test reports from recognized test laboratories.
  6. Certificates: Submit manufacturer’s certificate that products meet or exceed specified requirements.
  7. LEED Submittals: Provide documentation indicating how the requirements of Credit MR 4.1 [And 4.2] will be met.
  8. List of proposed materials with recycled content. Indicate post-consumer recycled content and pre-consumer recycled content for each product having recycled content.
  9. Product data and certification letter indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content for products having recycled content.
  10. Documentation that the product passes CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Article below should include statements of prerequisites, standards, limitations and criteria that establish an overall level of quality for products and workmanship for this section. Coordinate article below with Division 1 Quality Assurance Section.

1.05QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Obtain each type of building insulation through a single source.
  2. Installer Qualifications: Utilize an installer having demonstrated experience on projects of similar size and complexity.

Specifier Note: Paragraph below should list obligations for compliance with specific code requirements particular to this section. General statements to comply with a particular code are typically addressed in Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Regulatory Requirements Section. Repetitive statements should be avoided.

  1. Regulatory Requirements and Approvals: [Specify applicable requirements of regulatory agencies.].
  2. [Code agency name].
  3. [Report or approval number].

Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below if mock-up is required.

  1. Mock-Ups: [Specify requirements for mock-up.].
  2. Subject to acceptance by owner, mock-up may be retained as part of finish work.
  3. If mock-up is not retained, remove and properly dispose of mock-up.

Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below if preinstallation meeting is required.

  1. Preinstallation Meetings: [Specify requirements for meeting.].

Specifier Note: Article below should include specific protection and environmental conditions required during storage. Coordinate article below with Division 1 Product Requirements Section.

1.06DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

  1. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirement Section.
  2. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
  3. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

PART 2PRODUCTS

Specifier Note: Retain article below for proprietary method specification. Add product attributes, performance characteristics, material standards and descriptions as applicable. Use of such phrases as “or equal” or “or approved equal” or similar phrases may cause ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require verification (procedural, legal and regulatory) and assignment of responsibility for determining “or equal” products.

1.07FORMALDEHYDE-FREE™™ BUILDING INSULATION

  1. Manufacturer: Johns Manville.
  2. Contact: 717 17th Street 80202; PO Box 5108, Denver, CO80217-5108; Telephone: (800) 654-3103; Fax: (303) 978-2318; E-mail: ; website:
  3. Proprietary Products/Systems: Building insulation, including the following:

Specifier Note: Retain the following paragraph and associated subparagraphs for installation within wall cavities, floors and ceilings. Product is also available for metal or wood framing and may be used with a separate vapor retarder when moisture control is required. High-performance cathedral ceiling batts are also available.

  1. JM Formaldehyde-free™ Unfaced Batts:

Specifier Note: Indicate appropriate R-value in the following subparagraph; select from R-11 through R-38.

  1. Thermal Resistance (R-Value) (ASTM C518): [Specify R-value.].
  2. Combustion Characteristics (ASTM E136): Pass.
  3. Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E970): Greater than 0.11 Btu/ft2 × s (0.12 W/cm2).
  4. Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104): 5% or less.
  5. Odor Emission (ASTM C1304): Pass.
  6. Corrosiveness (ASTM C665): Pass.
  7. Fungi Resistance (ASTM C1338): Pass.
  8. Recycled Content: Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to contain minimum of 20% post-consumer and 5% pre-consumer recycled glass product, on average of manufacturer’s products.
  9. Prove through documentation that product complies with CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Fill in selected thickness in the subparagraph below from those available from manufacturer. If project includes multiple thicknesses, indicate below.

  1. Thickness: [Specify thickness.].
  2. Flamespread (ASTM E84): 25, maximum.
  3. Smoke Developed (ASTM E84): 50, maximum.
  4. Material Standard: ASTM C665, Type I.

Specifier Note: Retain the following paragraph and associated subparagraphs for metal framing. Kraft faced insulation is also available for wood-framed construction. Kraft and foil faced batts should be used in concealed applications. Foil facings provide excellent vapor retarders.

  1. JM Formaldehyde-free™ Kraft and Foil-faced Batts:

Specifier Note: Indicate appropriate R-value in the following subparagraph; select from R-11 through R-38.

  1. Thermal Resistance (R-Value) (ASTM C518): [Specify R-value.].

Specifier Note: The following subparagraph applies only to foil faced batt insulation. Delete if retaining only kraft faced insulation.

  1. Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E970): Greater than 0.11 Btu/ft2 × s (0.12 W/cm2).
  2. Water Vapor Permeance (ASTM E96): [0.05 perm (2.9 ng/Pa × s × m2) for foil faced] [1.0 perm (57.5 ng/Pa × s × m2) for Kraft faced].
  3. Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104): 5% or less by weight.
  4. Odor Emission (ASTM C1304): Pass.
  5. Corrosiveness (ASTM C665, 13.8): Pass.
  6. Fungi Resistance (ASTM C1338): Pass.
  7. Recycled Content: Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to contain minimum of 20% post-consumer and 5% pre-consumer recycled glass product, on average of manufacturer’s products.
  8. Prove through documentation that product complies with CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Fill in selected thickness in the subparagraph below from those available from manufacturer. If project includes multiple thicknesses, indicate below.

  1. Thickness: [Specify thickness.].
  2. Flamespread (ASTM E84):

1)Foil-faced Batts: 75, maximum.

2)Kraft-faced Batts: Unrated.

  1. Smoke Developed (ASTM E84):

1)Foil-faced Batts: 450, maximum.

2)Kraft-faced Batts: Unrated.

  1. Material Standard:

1)Foil-faced Batts: ASTM C665, Type III, Class B, Category 1.

2)Kraft-faced Batts: ASTM C665, Type II, Class C, Category 1.

Specifier Note: Retain the following paragraph and associated subparagraphs for metal framing where an EPA-registered mold inhibitor on the facing is desired. MR-faced insulation is also available for wood-framed construction. MR-faced batts should be used in concealed applications.

  1. JM Formaldehyde-free™ MR®-Faced Batts:

Specifier Note: Indicate appropriate R-value in the following subparagraph; select from R-11 through R-30.

  1. Thermal Resistance (R-Value) (ASTM C518): [Specify R-value.].
  2. Water Vapor Permeance (ASTM E96): 1.0 perm (57.5 ng/Pa × s × m2)
  3. Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104): 5% or less by weight.
  4. Odor Emission (ASTM C1304): Pass.
  5. Corrosiveness (ASTM C665, 13.8): Pass.
  6. Fungi Resistance (ASTM C1338): Pass.
  7. Fungi Resistance (ASTM D2020): Pass
  8. Recycled Content: Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to contain minimum of 20% post-consumer and 5% pre-consumer recycled glass product, on average of manufacturer’s products.
  9. Prove through documentation that product complies with CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Fill in selected thickness in the subparagraph below from those available from manufacturer. If project includes multiple thicknesses, indicate below.

  1. Thickness: [Specify thickness.].
  2. Material Standard:

1)MR-faced Batts: ASTM C665, Type II, Class C, Category 1.

Specifier Note: Retain the following paragraph and associated subparagraphs for metal or wood framing. FSK-25 facings provide excellent vapor retarders. FSK-25 faced batts are for exposed applications.

  1. JM Formaldehyde-free™ FSK-25 Faced Batts:

Specifier Note: Indicate appropriate R-value in the following subparagraph; select from R-11, R-13, R-19, R-30.

  1. Thermal Resistance (R-Value)(ASTM C518): [R-11] [R-13] [R-19] [R-30].
  2. Combustion Characteristics (ASTM E136): Pass.
  3. Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E970): Greater than 0.11 Btu/ft2 × s (0.12 W/cm2).
  4. Water Vapor Permeance (ASTM E96): 0.05 perm (3 ng/Pa × s × m2).
  5. Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104): 5% or less.
  6. Odor Emission (ASTM C1304): Pass.
  7. Corrosiveness (ASTM C665, 13.8): Pass.
  8. Fungi Resistance (ASTM C1338): Pass.
  9. Recycled Content: Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to contain minimum of 20% post-consumer and 5% pre-consumer recycled glass product, on average of manufacturer’s products.
  10. Prove through documentation that product passes CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Fill in selected thickness in the subparagraph below from those available from manufacturer. If project includes multiple thicknesses, indicate below.

  1. Thickness: [Specify thickness.].
  2. Flamespread (ASTM E84): 25, maximum.
  3. Smoke Developed (ASTM E84): 50, maximum.
  4. Material Standard: ASTM C665, Type III, Class A, Category 1.

Specifier Note: Retain the following paragraph and associated subparagraphs for various concealed exterior and interior metal or wood framed cavities and directly above suspended ceilings. For wall applications, the vapor retarder is placed on the flange side while the remaining sides are perforated for moisture flow. For underfloor applications, the vapor retarder is placed on the side opposite the stapling flange side for proper contact with the subfloor.

  1. JM Formaldehyde-free™ ComfortTherm® Poly-Encapsulated Batts:

Specifier Note: Indicate appropriate R-value in the following subparagraph; select from R-11 through R-38.

  1. Thermal Resistance (R-Value) (ASTM C518): [Specify R-value.].
  2. Combustion Characteristics (ASTM E136): Pass.
  3. Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E970): Greater than 0.11 Btu/ft2 × s (0.12 W/cm2).
  4. Water Vapor Permeance (ASTM E96): 0.5 perm (30 ng/Pa × s × m2).
  5. Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104): 5% or less by weight.
  6. Odor Emission (ASTM C1304): Pass.
  7. Corrosiveness (ASTM C665, 13.8): Pass.
  8. Fungi Resistance (ASTM C1338): Pass.
  9. Recycled Content: Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to contain minimum of 20% post-consumer and 5% pre-consumer recycled glass product, on average of manufacturer’s products.
  10. Prove through documentation that product passes CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Fill in selected thickness in the subparagraph below from those available from manufacturer. If project includes multiple thicknesses, indicate below.

  1. Thickness: [Specify thickness.].
  2. Flamespread (ASTM E84): 25, maximum.
  3. Smoke Developed (ASTM E84): 50, maximum.
  4. Material Standard: ASTM C665, Type II, Class A (membrane-faced surface with a flamespread of 25 or less), Category 1 (membrane is a vapor barrier).

Specifier Note: Retain the following paragraph and associated subparagraphs for panel deck roof applications where improved thermal performance and light reflectivity are important.

  1. JM Formaldehyde-free™ FSK-25 and PSK-faced Panel Deck Batts:

Specifier Note: Indicate appropriate R-value in the following subparagraph; select from R-19 or R-30.

  1. Thermal Resistance (R-Value) (ASTM C518): [R-19] [R-30].
  2. Combustion Characteristics (ASTM E136): Pass.
  3. Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E970): Greater than 0.11 Btu/ft2 × s (0.12 W/cm2).
  4. Water Vapor Permeance (ASTM E96): 0.05 perm (3 ng/Pa × s × m2).
  5. Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104): 5% or less.
  6. Odor Emission (ASTM C1304): Pass.
  7. Corrosiveness (ASTM C665, 13.8): Pass.
  8. Fungi Resistance (ASTM C1338): Pass.
  9. Recycled Content: Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to contain minimum of 20% post-consumer and 5% pre-consumer recycled glass product, on average of manufacturer’s products.
  10. Prove through documentation that product passes CIWMB Section 01350 for indoor air quality.

Specifier Note: Fill in selected thickness in the subparagraph below from those available from manufacturer. If project includes multiple thicknesses, indicate below.

  1. Thickness: [Specify thickness.].
  2. Flamespread (ASTM E84): 25, maximum.
  3. Smoke Developed (ASTM E84): 50, maximum.
  4. Material Standard:

1)FSK-25 Faced Panel Deck Batts: ASTM C665, Type III, Class A, Category 1.