SECTION 07212

BOARD INSULATION

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Adhesive bed] [Sheet] vapor and air barrier.

Board insulation [and integral vapor and air barrier] at [cavity wall construction] [perimeter foundation wall] [underside of floor slabs] [exterior wall behind [________] wall finish][.] [________________.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 04330 - Cavity Wall Masonry System: Cavity wall construction.

Section [______-____________]: Rigid insulation over membrane waterproofing.

Section 07190 - Vapor and Air Barriers: Continuing vapor and air barrier materials to adjacent construction.

Section 07213 - Batt and Blanket Insulation.

Section [______-____________]:	[________] insulation.

Section [______-____________]: Board insulation behind metal [wall] [roof] cladding.

Section [______-____________]: Rigid insulation at roof system.

REFERENCES

ANSI/ASTM D2842 - Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics.

ASTM C240 - Testing Cellular Glass Insulating Block.

ASTM C578 - Preformed Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.

ASTM E96 - Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

FS HH-I-530 - Insulation Board, Thermal, Unfaced, Polyurethane or Polyisocyanurate.

FS HH-I-551 - Insulation Block and Boards, Thermal (Cellular Glass).

FS HH-I-1972/GEN - Insulation Board, Thermal, Faced,

Polyurethane or Polyisocyanurate.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Materials of this Section shall provide continuity of thermal barrier at building enclosure elements[.] [in conjunction with thermal insulating materials in Section [________].]

Materials of this Section shall provide continuity of vapor and air barrier at building enclosure elements[.] [in conjunction with vapor and air barrier materials in Section [07190] [and] [________].]

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Product Data: Provide data on product characteristics, performance criteria, limitations, [and][.] [________.]

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special environmental conditions required for installation, installation techniques, [and][.] [________.]

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that [products] [________] meet or exceed [specified requirements.] [___________________.]

MOCK-UP

Provide mock-up of materials of this Section and [wall cladding] [________________] materials of Sections [________] and [________], under provisions of Section [01400.] [________.]

Mock-up may [not] remain as part of the Work.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install insulation adhesives when temperature or weather conditions are detrimental to successful installation.

COORDINATION

Coordinate work under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Coordinate the Work with Section [07190] [________] for installation of vapor and air barrier seals.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS - INSULATION MATERIALS

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [_______].

INSULATION MATERIALS

Polystyrene Insulation [Type A]:	[ASTM C578, Type [____];] molded bead type, conforming to the following:

Thermal Resistance	R of [3.7] [____]

(RSI of [0.65] [____])

Thickness	[Thickness indicated] [[____]

inch ([____] mm) thick]

Board Size	[__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm)

Compressive Strength	Minimum [10] [____] psi ([69]

[____] KPa)

Water Absorption	In accordance with ANSI/ASTM

D2842 [4] [____] percent by	volume maximum

Edges	[Square] [Shiplap] [Tongue and

groove] edges.

Polystyrene Insulation [Type B]:	[ASTM C578 Type [VI] [____];] extruded cellular type, conforming to the following:

Thermal Resistance	R of [5.0] [____]

(RSI of [0.87] [____])

Thickness	[Thickness indicated] [[____]

inch ([____] mm) thick]

Board Size	[__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm)

Compressive Strength	Minimum [30] [____] psi ([210]

[____] KPa)

Water Absorption	In accordance with ANSI/ASTM

D2842 [0.3] [____] percent by	volume maximum

Edges	[Square] [Shiplap] [Tongue and

groove] edges.

Urethane Insulation [Type C]: [FS HH-I-1972, Style [____] Class [____]] [FS HH-I-530 Type [____]]; expanded cellular type, conforming to the following:

Thermal Resistance	Aged R of [____] (RSI of [____])

Thickness	[Thickness indicated] [[____]

inch ([____] mm) thick]

Board Size	[__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm)

Compressive Strength	Minimum [____] psi ([____] KPa)

Water Absorption	In accordance with ANSI/ASTMD2842 [____] percent by volume maximum

Edges	[Square] [Shiplap] edges.

Facing	[Unfaced] [Factory applied skinof [polyethylene treated Kraft paper] [aluminum foil] [________] on [one face] [both faces]]

Polyisocyanurate Insulation [Type D]: [FS HH-I-1972 Style [____] Class [____]] [FS HH-I-530 Type [____]]; closed cell [glass fiber reinforced] type, conforming to the following:

Thermal Resistance	Aged R of [____] (RSI of [____])

Thickness	[Thickness indicated] [[____]

inch ([____] mm) thick]

Board Size	[__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm)

Compressive Strength	Minimum [____] psi ([____] KPa)

Water Absorption	In accordance with ANSI/ASTM

D2842 [less than 1-1/2] [____]	percent by volume maximum

Edges	[Square] [Shiplap] edges.

Facing	[Unfaced] [Factory applied skin

of [aluminum foil] [________] on	[one face] [both faces]]

Cellular Glass Insulation [Type E]: [FS HH-I-551;] conforming to the following:

Thermal Resistance	R of [2.8] [____]

(RSI of [0.5] [____])

Thickness	[Thickness indicated] [[____]

inch ([____] mm) thick]

Board Size	[__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm)

Compressive Strength	Minimum [100] [____] psi ([690]

[____] KPa)

Water Absorption	In accordance with ASTM C240,

[0.2] [____] percent by volume	maximum

Edges	[Square] [Shiplap] edges.

Facing	Factory applied skin of	[polyethylene treated Kraft paper] [aluminum foil] [________] on [one face] [both faces]

Glass Fiber Insulation [Type F]:	[Rigid] [Semi-rigid] type, conforming to the following:

Thermal Resistance	R of [____] (RSI of [____])

Thickness	[Thickness indicated] [[____]

inch ([____] mm) thick]

Board Size	[__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm)

Compressive Strength	Minimum [____] psi ([____] KPa)

Edges	[Square] [________] edges.

Facing	[Unfaced] [Faced on one side with asphalt treated mesh reinforced Kraft paper] [Faced one side with mesh reinforced aluminum foil] [Faced one side with asphalt treated mesh reinforced Kraft paper and other side with mesh reinforced aluminum foil]

MANUFACTURERS - ADHESIVES

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

ADHESIVES

Adhesive: Type recommended by insulation manufacturer for application.

****** [OR] ******

Adhesive [Type 1]: Gun grade, mastic type, compatible with insulation and substrate; bond strength of [____] lbs ([____] N).

Adhesive [Type 2]: Vapor and air barrier type, trowel consistency; [fire retardant] compatible with insulation and substrate, conforming to the following:

Initial Set	[____] hours

Cured Full Set	[____] hours at [____]

degrees F ([____] degrees	C)

Moisture Vapor Permeance	[____] imperial perm	([____] Metric perm)	measured in accordance	with ASTM E96 Method E

Bond Strength	[____] lbs ([____] N)

Service Temperature	[____] to degrees F ([____]

to [____] degrees C) at	contact surfaces

ACCESSORIES

Sheet Barrier: Black polyethylene film for above grade application, [10] [20] [____] mil ([0.25] [0.50] [____] mm) thick; [________] manufactured by [________________.]

****** [OR] ******

Sheet Barrier: Black polyethylene film reinforced with glass fiber square mesh, [____] mil ([____] mm) thick; [________] manufactured by [________________.]

Tape: [Bright aluminum] [Polyethylene] [Polyester] self-adhering type, [mesh reinforced], [2] [____] inch ([50] [____] mm) wide.

Insulation Fasteners: Impale clip of [unfinished] [galvanized] steel, to be [adhered] [mechanically fastened] to surface to receive board insulation, length to suit insulation thickness and substrate, capable of securely and rigidly fastening insulation in place; [________] manufactured by [________________.]

Protective Boards: [Cement-asbestos] [Wood fiberboard] [________], [1/4] [____] inch ([6] [____] mm) thick; [________] manufactured by [________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify site conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify that substrate, adjacent materials, and insulation boards are dry and ready to receive insulation[.] [and adhesive.]

Verify substrate surface is flat, free of [honeycomb] [fins] [irregularities][.] [materials or substances that may impede adhesive bond.]

INSTALLATION - FOUNDATION PERIMETER

Adhere a [____] inch ([____] mm) wide strip of polyethylene over [________] joint with [double] [________] beads of Type [____] adhesive each side of joint. Tape seal joints. Extend sheet [full height of joint.] [________.]

Apply Type [____] adhesive [in [three] [____] continuous beads per board length.] [to full bed [1/8] [____] inch ([3] [____] mm) thick.]

Adhere boards to foundation [wall] [grade beam] [________] perimeter, [vertically.] [horizontally.] Place boards in a method to maximize contact bedding. Stagger [side] [end] joints. Butt edges and ends tight to adjacent board and to protrusions.

Extend boards over [control] [expansion] [________] joints, unbonded to foundation [____] inches ([____] mm) on one side of joint.

Immediately following application of board insulation, adhere protective boards over exposed insulation surfaces. [Apply Type [________] adhesive in [five] [____] continuous beads per board length.] Install boards [horizontally] [vertically] from [base of foundation] [________] to [top of insulation] [________]. Butt board joints tight, stagger from insulation.

INSTALLATION - EXTERIOR WALLS

Adhere a [____] inch ([____] mm) wide strip of polyethylene over [________] joint with [double] [________] beads of Type [____] adhesive each side of joint. Tape seal joints between sheets. Extend sheet [full height of joint.] [________.]

Apply Type [____] adhesive [in [three] [____] continuous beads per board length.] [to full bed [1/8] [____] inch ([3] [____] mm) thick.] Daub adhesive tight to protrusions.

Install boards on [wall surface] [________], [vertically.] [horizontally.] [Place [________] membrane surface of

insulation against adhesive.]

Place boards in a method to maximize contact bedding. Stagger end joints. Butt edges and ends tight to adjacent board and to protrusions.

Place [____] inch ([____] mm) wide polyethylene sheet at perimeter of wall openings, from adhesive vapor and air barrier bed to [window] [door] [________] frame. Tape seal in place to ensure continuity of vapor and air barrier.

[Tape insulation board joints.]

INSTALLATION - CAVITY WALLS

Secure impale fasteners to substrate at a frequency of [[6] [____] per insulation board.] [[____] per 10 sq ft (3 sq m).]

Adhere a [____] inch ([____] mm) wide strip of polyethylene sheet over [control] [________] joint with [double] [________] beads of Type [____] adhesive each side of joint between sheets. Extend sheet [full height of joint.] [________.]

Apply Type [____] adhesive [in [three] [____] continuous beads per board length.] [to full bed [1/8] [____] inch ([3] [____] mm) thick on substrate.] [Daub adhesive tight to protrusions to ensure continuity of vapor and air barrier.]

Install boards [horizontally between wall reinforcement.] [vertically.] [________.]

[Place membrane surface against adhesive.] [Place membrane surface facing out, [butter with adhesive] [tape seal] board joints.]

Place boards in a method to maximize contact bedding. Stagger [side] [end] joints. Butt edges and ends tight to adjacent board and no protrusions. [Place impale fastener locking discs.]

Place [____] inch ([____] mm) wide polyethylene sheet at perimeter of wall openings from adhesive vapor and air barrier bed to [window] [door] [________] frame. Tape seal in place to ensure continuity of vapor/air barrier.

INSTALLATION - UNDER CONCRETE SLABS

Place insulation under slabs on grade after base for slab has been compacted.

Prevent insulation from being displaced or damaged while [placing vapor barrier and] placing slab.

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

Protect finished Work under provisions of Section [01500] [________.]

Do not permit Work to be damaged prior to covering insulation.

SCHEDULES

Perimeter Insulation: Type B, extruded polystyrene, bead adhesive application, 1/2 inch thick protection board.

Cavity Wall Insulation: Type F, semi-rigid fibrous glass board, full bed adhesive with impale fasteners.

END OF SECTION