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	SECTION 07211
	REFLECTIVE INSULATION/RADIANT BARRIER MATERIAL
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	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Astro-Foil reflective insulation/radiant barrier material. . This section is based on products marketed by Astro-Foil, located at the following address: 10653 West 181st Avenue Lowell IND 46356-9451 Tel: (800) 776-3645 Tel: (219) 696-3639 Fax: (800) 551-3645 Fax: (219) 696-5220. . Contact Astro-Foil for locations of local dealers. .
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
		A.	Reflective Insulation/Radiant Barrier Material.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required. Include in PART 2 of each related section a paragraph similar to the following: . ** X. Reflective Insulation/Radiant Barrier Material: Specified in Section 07211."
		A.	Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
		B.	Section 13120 - Pre-Engineered Buildings.
		C.	Section 15100 - Building Services Piping.
		D.	Section 15810 - Ducts.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASTM C 236 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Guarded Hot Box.
		B.	ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
		C.	ASTM E 96 - Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
		D.	ASTM E 408 - Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces Using Inspection-Meter Techniques.
	1.4	DEFINITIONS
		A.	Radiant Barrier System (RBS): Radiant barrier material is sight-exposed to building interior, not concealed in system by subsequent building finishes.
		B.	Reflective Insulation System (RIS): Reflective insulation material is concealed in system by subsequent building finishes; additionally, RIS incorporates air spaces between the two reflective surfaces.
	1.5	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ Product Data ]: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for reflective insulation material; indicate compliance to specified product characteristics, including documentation of code compliance, if documentation is required.
		C.	Verification Samples: Two samples, minimum size 8 inches (203 mm) square, of actual products to be installed.
		D.	Quality Assurance Submittals: Manufacturer's printed installation instructions for each indicated project condition; include recommended fastening materials and techniques.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products of this section in manufacturer's unopened packaging until installation; maintain storage conditions recommended by manufacturer. Store in clean, dry area. Do not expose to rain, dew, or snow while still in roll form.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	APPLICATIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** If the locations of reflective insulation/radiant barrier material are not shown on the drawings, use the following schedule to identify locations where it is to be used. The schedule lists the most common applications of the product. Delete inapplicable sub-paragraphs and add other locations as required; consult the dealer for additional uses.
		A.	Provide reflective insulation system (RIS) in the following locations:
			1.	Over roof trusses/rafters, encapsulated.
			2.	Over roof trusses/rafters, exposed.
			3.	Interior side of wall studs/furring, exposed.
			4.	Interior side of wall studs/furring, encapsulated.
			5.	Underside of floor joists/trusses, exposed.
			6.	Underside of floor joists/trusses, encapsulated.
			7.	Underside of first floor joist/trusses at crawl spaces, exposed.
			8.	Below interior ceiling joists/trusses/rafters, exposed.
			9.	Below interior ceiling joists/trusses/rafters, encapsulated.
			10.	Over metal roof purlins, exposed.
			11.	Over metal roof purlins, encapsulated.
			12.	Exterior side of metal wall purlins, encapsulated.
			13.	Interior side of upward-acting sectional doors, exposed.
			14.	Wrap HVAC supply ducts, exposed.
			15.	Wrap water heaters, exposed.
			16.	Wrap water supply piping, exposed.
		B.	Provide radiant barrier system (RBS) in the following locations:
			1.	Over roof trusses/rafters, exposed.
			2.	Interior side of wall studs/furring, exposed.
			3.	Underside of floor joists/trusses, exposed.
			4.	Underside of first floor joist/trusses at crawl spaces, exposed.
			5.	Below interior ceiling joists/trusses/rafters, exposed.
			6.	Over metal roof purlins, exposed.
			7.	Interior side of upward-acting sectional doors, exposed.
			8.	Wrap HVAC supply ducts, exposed.
			9.	Wrap water heaters, exposed.
			10.	Wrap water supply piping, exposed.
	2.2	MATERIALS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Two products are specified in this section: Astro-Foil sheet (two layers of bubble film between aluminum foil) and Astro-E sheet (one layer of bubble film between aluminum foil). Select one and delete the other, unless the drawings or schedule above clearly indicate where each is to be used.
		A.	Reflective Insulation/Radiant Barrier Material: Astro-Foil Sheet; two layers of polyethylene bubble film, sandwiched between two layers of aluminum foil; fungi-resistant, with the following characteristics:
			1.	Marketed by Astro-Foil; 10653 West 181st Avenue, Lowell, IND 46356-9451. ASD. Tel: (800) 776-3645 or (219) 696-3639. Fax: (800)551-3645 or (219) 696-5220.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
				a.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
				b.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
			2.	Thickness: Nominal 5/16 inch (8 mm).
			3.	Weight: 1.25 ounces per square foot (382 grams per square meter).
			4.	Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index of 20, maximum; smoke developed index of 30, maximum; when tested in accord with ASTM E 84 (NFPA Class A / UBC Class 1).
			5.	Linear Shrinkage: None.
			6.	Puncture Resistance: 66 pounds per square inch (455 kPa).
			7.	R-Value: 15 (2.641 square meters Kelvin per watt) down; 7.31 (1.287 square meters Kelvin per watt) horizontal; 5.4 (0.951 square meters Kelvin per watt) up; when tested in accordance with ASTM C 236.
			8.	U-Value: 0.082 (0.465 watts per square meter Kelvin) down; 0.119 (0.675 watts per square meter Kelvin) horizontal; 0.139 (0.789 watts per square meter Kelvin) up.
			9.	Emittance: 0.03 to 0.04, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 408.
			10.	Reflectivity: 0.96 - 0.97.
			11.	Degradation: 0.
			12.	Perm Rating: 0.002 perm (0.114 ng/Pa s per square meter), when tested in accordance with ASTM E 96.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			13.	Roll width: Nominal 4 feet (1220 mm).
			14.	Roll width: Nominal 6 feet (1830 mm).
			15.	Approvals: Provide product approved by the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete approval agencies not applicable to project.
				a.	Canadian Building Authority.
				b.	California Code Regulations.
				c.	City of Los Angeles CA Code Regulations.
				d.	Dade County, Florida (Acceptance No. 98-0413.01).
				e.	SBCCI (Report No. 2053).
				f.	Mark materials to indicate compliance in accordance with requirements of regulating authority before delivery of materials to project site:
		B.	Reflective Insulation/Radiant Barrier Material: Astro-E Sheet; one layer of polyethylene bubble film sandwiched between two layers of aluminum foil; fungi-resistant, with the following characteristics:
			1.	Marketed by Astro-Foil; 10653 West 181st Avenue, Lowell, IND 46356-9451. ASD. Tel: (800) 776-3645 or (219) 696-3639. Fax: (800) 551-3645 or (219) 696-5220.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
				a.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
				b.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
			2.	Thickness: Nominal 3/16 inch (4.76 mm).
			3.	Weight: 0.811 ounces per square foot (247 grams per square meter).
			4.	Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index of 15, maximum; smoke developed index of 30, maximum; when tested in accord with ASTM E 84 (NFPA Class A / UBC Class 1).
			5.	Linear Shrinkage: None.
			6.	Puncture Resistance: 63 pounds per square inch (434 kPa).
			7.	R-Value: 14.5 (2.553 square meters Kelvin per watt) down; 7.0 (1.232 square meters Kelvin per watt) horizontal; 4.9 (0.862 square meters Kelvin per watt) up; when tested in accordance with ASTM C 236.
			8.	U-Value: 0.077 (0.437 watts per square meter Kelvin) down; 0.109 (0.619 watts per square meter Kelvin) horizontal; 0.119 (0.675 watts per square meter Kelvin) up.
			9.	Emittance: 0.03 - 0.04, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 408.
			10.	Reflectivity: 0.96 - 0.97.
			11.	Degradation: 0.
			12.	Perm Rating: 0.002 perm (0.114 ng/Pa s per square meter), when tested in accordance with ASTM E 96.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			13.	Roll width: Nominal 4 feet (1220 mm).
			14.	Roll width: Nominal 6 feet (1830 mm).
			15.	Approvals: Provide product approved by the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete approval agencies not applicable to project.
				a.	Canadian Building Authority.
				b.	California Code Regulations.
				c.	City of Los Angeles CA Code Regulations.
				d.	Dade County, Florida (Acceptance No. 98-0413.01).
				e.	SBCCI (Report No. 2053).
				f.	Mark materials to indicate compliance in accordance with requirements of regulating authority before delivery of materials to project site:
		C.	Fasteners: Type and size recommended by manufacturer for project conditions.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Ensure that electrical wiring adjacent to reflective insulation/radiant barrier material installations is in good condition.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Turn off electricity in each area of reflective insulation/radiant barrier material installation until installation in that area is complete.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install reflective insulation/radiant barrier material in accordance with drawing details and manufacturer's installation instructions.
		B.	Maintain minimum 3 inches (76 mm) distance from heat-producing devices such as furnaces, chimneys, blowers, and lighting fixtures.
		C.	Maintain minimum 3/4 inch (19 mm) air space each side of reflective insulation/radiant barrier material.
	END OF SECTION