SECTION 07240

COATED INSULATION SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Composite wall [and soffit] cladding of rigid insulation and applied coating.

[Coating applied directly to [concrete] [gypsum board] [________________] substrate. ]

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____-__________]: Placement of anchors for securing insulation retaining devices.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section. [_____-__________]:	Wall [substrate construction.] [sheathing.]

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

Section 07212 - Board Insulation.

Section 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Perimeter flashings.

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers:	Perimeter sealant seal.

Section [______-____________]: Perimeter window flashings and trim.

REFERENCES

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

ASTM C578 - Preformed Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

SUBMITTALS

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

[Shop Drawings: Indicate wall [and soffit] joint pattern

and joint details.]

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

Samples:	Submit [two] [_______], [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) size samples illustrating coating [color] [and] [texture] range for selection.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate preparation required, installation techniques, jointing requirements, [and][.] [________________.]

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicator: Company specializing in performing the work of this Section [with minimum [__________] years [documented] experience.] [approved by manufacturer.]

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for [system fire resistance ratings] [flame/fuel/smoke ratings of finish to [___/___/___]] [________________] for finish system.

FIELD SAMPLES

Provide under provisions of Section [01400.] [________.]

Construct one field sample panel, [_____] ft ([____] m) long by [______] ft ([____] m) wide, of system materials illustrating method of attachment, surface finish, color, and texture.

Locate [where directed.] [__________________________.]

Accepted sample may [not] remain as part of the Work.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect and handle products under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

Protect adhesives and finish materials from freezing by storing in an environment recommended by manufacturer.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install finish when ambient temperature is below [40] [____] degrees F ([5] [____] degrees C).

Maintain this temperature during and [24] [____] hours after installation of finish.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________.]

Other acceptable manufacturers offering equivalent products.

[______________________________] Product [_________.]

[______________________________] Product [_________.]

[______________________________] Product [_________.]

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

MATERIALS

Polystyrene Board 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]

Thickness Tolerance	[1/32] [____] inch ([0.8] [____] mm) maximum

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

Board Size Tolerance	[1/16] [____] inch ([1.5] [____] mm) from square and dimension

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

Water Absorption	In accordance with ANSI/ASTM D2842 [4] [____] percent by volume maximum

Edges	[Square] [________] edges.

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

Polystyrene Board 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]

Thickness Tolerance	[1/32] [____] inch ([0.8] [____] mm) maximum

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

Board Size Tolerance	[1/16] [____] inch ([1.5] [____] mm) from square and dimension

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

Water Absorption	In accordance with ANSI/ASTM D2842 [0.3] [____] percent by volume maximum

Edges	[Square] [________] edges.

[Insulation Adhesive: [Recommended by manufacturer.] [________________.] ]

Primer/Adhesive: [Recommended by manufacturer.] [________________.]

Coating Reinforcement: Glass fiber mesh, [woven] [non-woven], treated for improved bond with coating.

Coating:	[Synthetic [vinyl] composition] [Modified polymer Portland cement] [________________], air curing, containing [chopped glass fibers] [________________], [________] color[.] [as selected.]

Exposed Aggregate: Washed [granite] [________], graded to [________] minimum and [________] maximum size, [________] color[.] [as selected.]

ACCESSORIES

Insulation Fastening: [Fastenings with washers.] [Galvanized metal channel with non-corrosive fasteners.] [________________.]

Perimeter Trim [and Control Joints]:	[Galvanized steel] [Extruded plastic] [________], with attachment flanges.

Sealant Materials: [Recommended by coating manufacturer.] [[________] type, specified in Section 07900.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

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

Verify that substrate and adjacent materials are dry.

Verify substrate surface is flat, free of [fins] [or][.] [irregularities.]

INSTALLATION - INSULATION

Install insulation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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

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

Secure boards to substrate by mechanical attachment to achieve a continuous flush insulation surface.

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

Secure boards to substrate by [full [1/8] [____] inch ([3] [____] mm) bed] [beads of] adhesive to achieve a continuous flush insulation surface.

INSTALLATION - COATING

Install primer/adhesive, coating and reinforcement in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Apply primer/adhesive to a minimum thickness of [____] inch ([____] mm) and fully embed reinforcement, wrinkle free.

Lap reinforcement edges and ends [2] [____] inches ([50] [____] mm).

Install perimeter trim[.] [and control joints.]

Apply finish to a minimum thickness of [____] inch ([____] mm)[.] [and embed finish aggregate.]

Apply sealant at finish perimeter [and control joints] in accordance with Section [07900.] [________.]

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

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

Do not permit finish surface to become soiled or damaged.

SCHEDULES

Exterior Wall: Type A insulation 2 inches thick over existing masonry wall surface, reinforcement and coating finish, sand finish in beige color.

Soffits:	Existing cement plaster soffit surface, reinforcement and coating finish, swirl finish in gray color.

END OF SECTION