NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by Thermal Design, Inc., at the following address:
NOTE ** 600 N. Main Street P.O. Box 468
NOTE ** Madison, NE 68748
NOTE ** Telephone 1-800-255-0776.
NOTE **
NOTE ** The Simple Saver System for ceiling and walls for pre-engineered buildings provides thermal insulation, sound absorption, and a finished surface. Each system is custom made to fit each project, so it may be applied to virtually any brand of building, roof, or wall - whether of metal or of concrete or other solid material. Lighting, conduit, ducts, and piping can be hung from ceilings without cutting the vapor barrier. Request a design manual from Thermal Design, Inc. The system also can be applied to bar joists, wood truss, concrete tee, and steel beam structures, both in new construction and in retrofit of existing structures; consult the manufacturer for details.
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NOTE ** SECTION 07213 - PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING INSULATION, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Interior liner.
B. Support strapping.
C. Thermal insulation.
D. Thermal break materials.
E. Fasteners and sealants.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 13120 - Pre-Engineered Structures.
B. Section 13121 - Pre-Engineered Buildings.
C. Section 13122 - Metal Building Systems.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
A. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
B. HH-I-558B - Insulation, Blocks, Boards, Blankets, Felts, Sleeving (Pipe And Tube Covering), And Pipe Fitting Covering, Thermal (Mineral Fiber, Industrial Type)
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Insulating system shall have a continuous vapor barrier inside of building purlins, girts, and insulation to provide complete isolation from inside conditioned air.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data:
1. Provide manufacturer's standard details and catalog data demonstrating compliance with referenced standards.
2. Provide installation instructions.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Submit typical installation details illustrating relationship of insulating materials to surrounding construction.
D. Samples:
1. Insulation.
2. Liner fabric, with extrusion welded seam.
3. Painted steel support straps.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide materials in original manufacturer's packages.
B. Provide on-site training by manufacturer if requested, to ensure proper installation.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Inspect materials for damage or shortage upon delivery.
B. Store products indoors and protect from moisture, construction traffic, damage, and theft.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Insulation manufacturer warrants to the Owner that the actual thermal performance of the insulation system will perform at the specified insulation level when properly installed at specified thickness and sealed against air and water vapor infiltration. The manufacturer shall at its option correct any deficiencies of thermal performance or credit to the Owner the percentage of the insulation system material cost equal to the percentage of any deficiency.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Provide insulation, liner fabric, and accessories fabricated by Thermal Design, Inc. P.O. Box 468, 600 N. Main Street, Madison, NE 68748. Telephone 800-255-0776.
B. Substitutions will not be acceptable.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Insulation:
1. Fiberglass blanket or batt complying with Fed. Spec. HH-I-558B, Form B, Type I.
NOTE ** Blown-in insulation of fiberglass and cellulose also available; consult manufacturer for details.
2. Roof insulation R-value and thickness:
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following paragraphs, unless more than one condition is required on the project. Filling the cavity is recommended.
a. As indicated on the drawings.
b. R-13; 4 inches.
c. R-19; 6 inches.
d. R-20; 3 plus 3 inches (two layers).
e. R-21; 5-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass).
f. R-22; 3-1/2 plus 3-1/2 inches (two layers).
g. R-25; 3-5/8 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3 inches (two layers).
h. R-25; 8 inches.
i. R-26; 5 plus 3 inches (two layers).
j. R-28; 3-5/8 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 4 inches (two layers).
k. R-29; 6 plus 3 inches (two layers).
l. R-30; 6 plus 3-1/2 inches (two layers).
m. R-30; 9-1/2 inches.
n. R-31; 5-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3 inches (two layers).
o. R-32; 6-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3 inches (two layers).
p. R-32; 5-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3-1/2 inches (two layers).
q. R-32; 6 plus 4 inches (two layers).
r. R-33; 6-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3-1/2 inches (two layers).
s. R-34; 5-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 4 inches (two layers).
t. R-35; 6-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 4 inches (two layers).
u. R-35; 8 plus 3 inches (two layers).
v. R-36; 8 plus 3-1/2 inches (two layers).
w. R-40; 8-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3 inches (two layers).
x. R-40; 9-1/2 plus 3 inches (two layers).
y. R-43; 8-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 4 inches (two layers).
z. R-43; 9-1/2 inches plus 4 inches (two layers).
aa. R-48; 10-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 3 inches (two layers).
bb. R-51; 10-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass) plus 4 inches (two layers).
3. Wall insulation R-value and thickness:
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following paragraphs, unless more than one condition is required on the project. Thickness selected should fill wall cavity.
a. As indicated on the drawings.
b. R-10; 3 inches.
c. R-11; 3-1/2 inches.
d. R-13; 4 inches.
e. R-15; 3-5/8 inches (high density fiberglass).
f. R-16; 5 inches.
g. R-19; 6 inches.
h. R-21; 5-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass).
i. R-22; 6-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass).
j. R-25; 8 inches.
k. R-30; 8-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass).
l. R-30; 9-1/2 inches.
m. R-39; 10-1/2 inches (high density fiberglass).
B. Vapor Barrier Liner Fabric:
1. Woven, reinforced, high-density polyethylene yarns coated on both sides with a continuous white or colored polyethylene film, as specified.
2. Perm rating: 0.025 for fabric and for seams.
3. Flame spread (ASTM E 84): Not more than 25.
4. Smoke density (ASTM E 84): Not more than 50.
5. Size and seaming: Manufactured in large custom pieces by extrusion welding from roll goods, and fabricated to substantially fit defined building area with minimum practicable job site sealing.
a. Stapled seams not acceptable.
6. Factory-folded to allow for rapid pull-out on strap support system.
7. Color:
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following colors.
a. White.
b. Utility white.
c. Super white.
d. Gray.
e. Royal blue.
f. Sky blue.
g. Mauve.
h. Beige.
i. Pale yellow.
j. Mint green.
k. Dark green.
l. Black.
m. Silver aspen.
C. Vapor Barrier Lap Sealant: Fast tack solvent-based, synthetic rubber adhesive.
D. Vapor Barrier Patch Tape: Double stick sealant tape made from same material as liner fabric.
NOTE ** A thermal break is required with single layer systems. Two layer systems do not ordinarily require a separate thermal break.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if not required.
E. Thermal Breaks:
1. 1/8 inch thick x 3 inch wide white, closed-cell polyethylene foam with pre-applied adhesive film and peel-off backing.
2. Polystyrene snap-on thermal blocks.
F. Straps:
1. 100 KSI tempered, high-tensile-strength steel.
2. Size: Not less than 0.015 x 3/4 inch x continuous length.
3. Galvanized, primed, and painted to match specified finish color on the exposed side.
4. Color:
a. White.
b. Gray.
c. Sky blue.
d. Mauve.
e. Beige.
f. Pale yellow.
g. Mint green.
h. Silver aspen.
NOTE ** The colors above are available on galvanized straps. The colors below are available on plain straps. Delete either the paragraphs above or the below, and retain the desired color.
5. Primed and painted to match specified finish color on the exposed side.
6. Color:
a. Black.
b. Bronze.
c. Royal blue.
d. Medium blue.
e. ___________
NOTE ** The following 2 strap materials are also available for specific applications. Delete if not required.
7. High-tensile-strength stainless steel.
8. Woven polyester plastic.
G. Fasteners:
1. For light gage steel: #12 x 3/4 inch plated Tek 2 screws, painted to match specified color.
2. For heavy gage steel: #12 x 1-1/2 inch plated Tek 2 screws, painted to match specified color.
3. For wood, concrete, other materials: As recommended by manufacturer.
H. Wall Insulation Hangers: "Fast-R" hangers.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that building structure and building systems such as electrical conduit to be concealed are completed and approved.
B. Correct any unsatisfactory conditions before proceeding.
3.2 ROOF INSULATION INSTALLATION
A. Steel Straps:
1. Cut straps to length and install in the pattern and spacings indicated on shop drawings.
2. Tension straps to required value.
B. Vapor Barrier Fabric:
1. Position pre-folded fabric on the strap platform along one eave purlin.
2. Clamp the two bottom corners at the eave and also centered on the bay.
3. Pull the other end of the pleat-folded fabric across the building width on the strap platform, pausing only at the ridge to fasten the straps and fabric in position where plane of roof changes and to release temporary fasteners on the opposite ridge purlin.
4. Once positioned, install fasteners from the bottom side at each strap/purlin intersection.
5. Trim edges and seal along the rafters.
C. Insulation:
1. Unpack, and shake to a thickness exceeding the specified thickness.
2. Ensure that cavities are filled completely with insulation.
3. Place on the vapor barrier liner fabric without voids or gaps.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph for single layer systems, and for retrofit systems.
4. Place top layer of insulation over and perpendicular to the purlins without voids or gaps, as roof sheathing is applied.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph for single layer systems, and for retrofit systems.
5. Place thermal block on top of purlins or bottom of purlins for retrofit work, if no other thermal break exists.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph for retrofit systems. Consult with the manufacturer for the various methods and details of installation available for retrofit systems.
6. Place new insulation between purlins at the required thickness for the R-value specified.
3.3 WALL INSULATION INSTALLATION
A. Insulation:
1. Install thermal break to exterior surface of girts as wall sheathing is applied.
2. Ensure that cavities are filled completely with insulation.
3. Cut insulation to required lengths to fit vertically between girts.
4. Neatly position in place and secure to Fast-R hangers.
5. Fluff the insulation to exceed the specified thickness.
B. Vapor Barrier Fabric:
1. Apply the vapor barrier fabric by clamping it in position over eave strap.
2. Once in position, install fasteners through the eave strap into each roof strap, permanently clamping the wall fabric between them.
C. Straps: Install vertical straps along each column and 5 feet 0 inches on center, maximum, fastening to each girt to retain system permanently in place.
D. Seal wall fabric to the roof fabric, to the base angle, up the columns.
3.4 CLEANING
A. Clean any dirt or exposed sealant from the exposed vapor barrier fabric.
