Insulation Systems

1.01 DESCRIPTION

1. Work Included
   Building insulation required includes, but is not necessarily limited to:
   
   1. Faced insulation plus optional back-fill insulation installed below the building roof, between and beneath purlins or joists;
   2. Faced insulation plus optional back-fill insulation installed inside the building between and inside the wall girts.

1. Protection
   1. Deliver all materials to the job site and store in a safe dry place with all labels intact and legible until installation.
   2. Use all means necessary to protect building insulation materials before, during and after installation and to protect the installed work and material of all other trades.
   3. Use all means necessary to protect floor of building from damage by scaffolding or lifts.
   
   
2. Replacements
   1. In the event of damage by Contractor, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of, and at no additional cost to the Owner.
   2. In the event of damage by parties other than Contractor immediately advise Owner of any additional cost to repair or replace damaged product.

1. General
   1. Insulation shall be Energy Miser Insulated Ceiling and Wall System for buildings.
   2. All required installation hardware shall be provided as a part of both roof and wall insulation system.
   3. The system shall have an installed U-Value of .10 .09 .07 .076 .05 .04 .034 .033 .029 .026 .025 .022 based on average winter/summer testing conditions, insulation system shall be certified as tested in accordance with ASTM C236.
2. Roof
   1. Insulation for the ceiling shall meet the property requirements of Federal Specification HH-1-558C:
      1. The first insulation layer shall be Faced Metal Building Insulation having an R-Value of 10 1113 and faced with WMP-VRR – for Manufacturing, Hangars WMP-50 – for Manufacturing, Hangars, Sports facilities TC-120 – Tennis Gymguard – Sports Facilities Arenashield – Ice Rinks WMP-VRR – Black matte finish WMP-50 – Black matte finish
         The composite product shall have a 25 flame spread rating and a 50 smoke developed rating as tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Facing shall have a perm rating of 0.02 (minimum) as tested in accordance with ASTM E96.
      2. The optional second insulation layer shall be Unfaced Insulation having an R-value of 0 10 11 13 19 2430 unfaced, with a 25 flame spread rating and a 50 smoke developed rating as tested in accordance with ASTM E84.
   2. Attaching hardware for roof insulation shall include:
      1. Galvanized lockseam roller tubes 72 in. long for attachment to the purlins for the purpose of supporting the Faced Insulation.
      2. Galvanized connectors for making end to end connection inside the roller tubes.
      3. Support clips, for support of roller tubes.
      4. Bushing for the ends of each span of tubes.
      5. Termination bar shall be supplied and shall be of extruded aluminum with baked on white enamel paint for installation at all points where the Faced Insulation will be screwed to the structure.
3. Walls
   1. Insulation for the walls shall meet the property requirements of Federal Specification HH-1-558C.
      1. The first insulation shall be a Faced Metal Building Insulation having an R-value of 10 11 1319 and faced with WMP-VRR – for Manufacturing, Hangars WMP-50 – for Manufacturing, Hangars, Sports facilities TC-120 – Tennis Gymguard – Sports Facilities Arenashield – Ice Rinks WMP-VRR – Black matte finish WMP-50 – Black matte finish
         The composite product shall have a 25 flame spread rating and a 50 smoke developed rating as tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Facing shall have a perm rating of 0.02 (minimum) as tested in accordance with ASTM E96.
      2. The optional second insulation layer shall be Unfaced Insulation having an R-value of 0 10 11 13 19 2430 unfaced with a 25 flame spread rating and a 50 smoke developed rating as tested in accordance with ASTM E84.
      
      
   2. Attaching hardware for wall insulation shall include:
      1. Roller Tube, Connector, Clip, and Bushing assembly at eave of building to facilitate continuous Faced Insulation from roof to wall.
      2. Self Drilling Metal Building Tek Screws with 1 1/4" plastic washer for fastening wall insulation at girts.

1. Inspection
   1. Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect installed work of other trades and verify that such work is complete to the point where installation of the Energy Miser Insulated Ceiling and Wall may properly commence.
   2. Verify that the Energy Miser Insulated Ceiling and Wall System may be installed in accordance with project drawings and manufacturer's recommendations.
   3. Note number and location of structural elements that may pose special installation problems such as ductwork, heater vents, skylights, windows and doors.

1. General
   1. Install Roof insulation in accordance with The Energy Miser Insulated Ceiling System Installation Instructions.
   2. All facing seams shall be sealed by folding over the facing and stapling a minimum of every 4" to ensure an integral vapor barrier. Any fabrication cuts or patches in facing shall also be stapled.
   3. Pull faced insulation tightly and screw securely at eaves to minimize wrinkles and allow no more than 6" of sag between roller tubes spaced 10-12 feet apart.
   4. Place back-fill insulation optional pieces on top of faced insulation.

1. General
   1. Install wall insulation in accordance with the Energy Miser Insulated Ceiling and Wall System Installation Instructions.
   2. Install screws in every girt every 12" horizontally.
   3. If wall is subject to abuse, install a protective wainscot over, or in place of Faced Insulation Layer.

1. These materials may require 3-4 weeks lead time.
2. These materials described in this section can be obtained from INSULATION CORPORATION OF AMERICA at 1-800-373-4262.