S06 - Richmond - Foamed In Place Insulation - 10.23.24.pdf

Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC VA Project #652-323

Improve Surgical Operating Access Construction Bid Documents

Richmond, VA October 23, 2024

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SECTION 07 21 19

FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Closed-cell, spray-applied, polyurethane foam plastic (SPF) insulation.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 07 21 10 – Continuous Wall Insulation.

B. Section 07 27 26 – Fluid Applied Mem Air Barrier Vapor Permeable.

C. Section 09 29 00 – Gypsum Board

1.3 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International:

1. ASTM C 518 – Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal

Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter

Apparatus.

2. ASTM D 1621 – Standard Test Method for Compressive

Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics.

3. ASTM D 1622 / D 1622M – Standard Test Method for Apparent

Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics.

4. ASTM D 1623 – Standard Test Method for Tensile and

Tensile Adhesion Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics.

5. ASTM D 2126 – Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid

Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging.

6. ASTM D 2842 – Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of

Rigid Cellular Plastics.

7. ASTM D 6226 –Standard Test Method for Open Cell Content of

Rigid Cellular Plastics

8. ASTM E 84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials.

9. ASTM E 96 / E 96M – Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor

Transmission of Materials.

10. ASTM E 2178 – Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of

Building Materials.

11. ASTM C 1338 – Standard Test Method for Determining Fungi

Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 259: Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of

Building Materials

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2. NFPA 286: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for

Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling

Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

C. ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES):

D. ICC-ES AC377 - Acceptance Criteria for Spray-Applied Foam

Plastic Insulation.

E. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical

Officials (IAPMO):

1. IAPMO Evaluation Report UES-720 – SealTite PRO

HFO Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic

Insulation. (www.uniform-es.org).

F. Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA).

G. Underwriters Laboratory (UL):

1. UL 263 – Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Material.

2. UL 1715 - Fire Test of Interior Finish Material.

3. UL 2818 – 2013 Gold Standard for Chemical

Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and

Furnishings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with Division 01.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product technical data sheets, including surface preparation and application instructions.

C. Manufacturer’s Certification:

1. Submit manufacturer’s certification that materials comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application.

2. Submit manufacturer’s certification from Spray

Polyurethane Foam Alliance Professional Certification

Program (SPFA PCP) as Accredited Supplier Company.

3. Submit manufacturer’s Authorized Contractor Certificate for the installer.

4. Submit manufacturer’s Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compliance statement.

D. Product Evaluation Reports: Submit manufacturer’s product evaluation reports from accredited evaluation service.

E. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Submit product specific

EPD.

F. Warranty Documentation: Submit manufacturer’s standard warranty.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications:

1. Manufacturer regularly engaged, for a minimum of 10 years, in the manufacturing of polyurethane foam insulation of similar type to that specified.

2. Spray foam insulation products manufactured by an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

3. SPFA Professional Certification Program as Accredited Supplier

Company.

B. Applicator’s Qualifications:

1. Applicator regularly engaged, for a minimum of 5 years, in application of spray polyurethane foam insulation of similar type to that specified.

2. Authorized by manufacturer to install their products. Use persons trained by manufacturer in polyurethane foam insulation application or certified by SPFA Professional

Certification Program.

1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Convene preinstallation meeting 2 weeks before start of work of this

Section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting Work of this Section, including Contractor, Architect, applicator, and manufacturer’s representative.

C. Review the Following:

1. Materials.

2. Protection of in-place conditions.

3. Surface preparation.

4. Application.

5. Field quality control.

6. Cleaning.

7. Protection.

8. Coordination with other Work.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name, manufacturer, safety information, net weight of contents, expiration date and HFC compliance statement.

B. Storage and Handling Requirements:

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1. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Keep materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging until application.

3. Store materials in clean, dry area indoors.

4. Store materials at 70°F - 80°F (21°C - 27°C) a minimum of 48 hours before use.

5. Store materials out of direct sunlight.

6. Protect materials from freezing.

7. Protect materials during storage, handling, and application to prevent contamination or damage.

8. Remove empty containers from the job site daily.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Ambient and Substrate Temperatures:

1. Regular: Between 50°F and 120°F (10°C and 49°C).

2. Winter: Between 25°F and 70°F (-4°C and 21°C).

B. Moisture: Do not apply polyurethane foam insulation when moisture in form of rain, snow, ice, fog, frost, or dew is expected during application.

C. Relative Humidity: Do not apply polyurethane foam insulation when relative humidity over 85% is expected during application.

D. Wind: Do not apply polyurethane foam insulation with wind speed above 12 mph.

E. Do not apply polyurethane foam insulation under ambient conditions outside manufacturer’s limits.

F. Ventilate insulation application areas and protect workers in accordance with the Spray Foam Coalition’s Guidance on best practices for the installation of Spray Polyurethane Foam.

G. Protect adjacent surfaces, windows, equipment, and site areas from damage by overspray.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Manufacturer warrants that the spray polyurethane foam insulation, when installed by authorized applicators and applied in accordance with the published application instructions, will perform as stated on the

Product Technical Data Sheet.

1. This warranty is in effect throughout the life of the building provided the original purchaser submits the warranty registration form within 30 days of occupancy.

2. Manufacturer’s sole responsibility under this Limited

Lifetime Warranty shall be to repair or replace any

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3. Manufacturer shall not be responsible for labor costs, or any other costs whatsoever related to, or in connection with the removal or installation of either the original or replacement product.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

A. Basis of Design: “SealTite PRO HFO” spray-applied polyurethane foam

(SPF) insulation.

B. Description: Two-component, HFO blown, Closed-Cell, Medium-

Density, Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic Insulation:

ASTM C1029, Type II.

C. Standards Compliance.

1. Acceptance Criteria: ICC-ES AC 377.

2. Evaluation Report: IAPMO UES-720.

3. Greenguard Gold.

4. Typical Physical Properties.Air Leakage Rate, ASTM E 2178:

a. Less than 0.02 L/s-m2 (0.004 ft3/min-ft2) at 1 inch.

b. Less than 0.01 L/s-m2 at 2 inches.

c. Less than 0.008 L/s-m2 at 3 inches.

5. Water Vapor Transmission (Permeance), ASTM E 96 Procedure A:

1.0 perms at 1 inch.

6. Core Density, ASTM D 1622: 2.0 pcf, nominal.

7. R-Value, Aged, ASTM C 518:

a. 7.2 (ft2·°F·h/BTU) at 1 inch.

b. 22 at 3 inches.

c. 25 at 3.5 inches.

d. 40 at 5.5 inches.

8. Compressive Strength, ASTM D 1621: 31 psi, nominal.

9. Tensile Strength, ASTM D 1623: 39 psi, nominal.

10. Water Absorption, ASTM D 2842: Less than 1.5 percent.

11. Dimensional Stability, ASTM D 2126, Change in Volume:

a. 28 days at -4°F (-20°C) at Ambient Humidity: Less than

1%.

b. 28 days at 175°F (80°C) at Ambient Humidity: Less than

3%.

c. 28 days at 160°F (70°C) and 97% Relative Humidity: Less than 6%.

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12. Closed Cell Content, ASTM D 6226: Greater than 96%.

13. Surface Burning Characteristics, ASTM E 84, 4 Inches:

a. Flame Spread Index: Less than 25.

b. Smoke Developed Index: Less than 450.

14. Fungi Resistance, ASTM C 1338: No Growth.

15. Potential Heat of Combustion, NFPA 259:

a. 11,024 (btu/lb) [25,643 (kJ/kg)].

b. 1,984 (btu/ft2) per inch.

D. Environmental Requirements:

1. The product shall have a product specific Environmental Product

Declaration (EPD)

2. Global Warming Potential: Less than or equal to one (1).

3. Ozone Depletion Potential: Zero (0).

E. Toxicity and Hazardous Materials.

1. UL Greenguard Certification for low-chemical emissions in accordance with UL 2818: Greenguard Gold.

2. Product containing no added urea-formaldehyde.

3. PBDE-free product.

4. Free of flammable blowing agents.

5. Does not contain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

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6. Free of trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, TDCE, 1,2-

Dichloroethene, 1,2-DCE, and trans- dichloroethylene.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Primer: Material recommended by insulation manufacturer where required for adhesion of insulation to substrates.

B. Thermal Barrier (Fire Resistive) Intumescent Coatings: Fire-protective intumescent coating formulated for application over polyurethane foam plastics, compatible with insulation, and passes NFPA 286 or UL 1715 testing as part of an approved assembly.

1. DC315 as manufactured by International Fireproof Technology, Inc.

2. No-Burn Plus ThB as manufactured by No-Burn, Inc.

3. Flame Control 60-60A as manufactured by Flame Control Coatings, Inc.

4. Fireshell F10E as manufactured by ICP Construction.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive polyurethane foam insulation.

B. Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect application.

C. Do not begin surface preparation or application until unacceptable conditions are corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protection of In-Place Conditions:

1. Protect adjacent surfaces from contact with overspray.

2. Protect electrical outlet and junction boxes from contact with polyurethane foam insulation.

B. Surface Preparation:

1. Prepare surfaces in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Remove dirt, dust, debris, oil, grease, rust, loose scale, ice, frost, moisture, and other surface contaminants which could adversely affect application of polyurethane foam insulation.

3.3 APPLICATION

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A. Spray-apply polyurethane foam insulation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions at locations indicated on the

Drawings.

B. Material Temperature: Maintain materials in containers at 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C) while in use.

C. Ensure substrates are dry during application.

D. Insulation Thickness:

1. Maximum Pass Thickness: 4 inches.

2. Total Thickness: Indicated on the Drawings.

E. Apply polyurethane foam insulation to uniform thickness without voids, pinholes, cracks, and crevices.

F. Intumescent Coating:

1. Cover polyurethane foam insulation with intumescent coating at locations indicated on the Drawings.

2. Apply intumescent coating as specified in Section 09 96 46.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect completed application of polyurethane foam insulation, including:

1. Total thickness.

2. Free of voids, pinholes, cracks, and crevices.

3. Adhesion to substrate.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Promptly clean surfaces that receive overspray of polyurethane foam insulation.

B. Do not use harsh cleaning materials or methods that could damage surfaces.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Protect Work of this Section from damage during construction.

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