SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS_CK_FOAM.doc

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Scoreboard Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation

1. GOVERNMENT NEEDS: Scoreboard Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation boards which are 2inches in thickness, 4ft x 8ft, with an R-Value of at least 10.

2. SPECIFICATIONS: The following specifications detail the basic characteristics of the Scoreboard Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Insulation sheets

· 2 Inch Nominal Thickness.

· R-Value of 10 ft2•h•°F/Btu, minimum @ 75°F mean temp.

· 4 feet x 8 feet sheets.

· Squared Edge treatment.

· Board shall be scored longitudinally on 16 inch and 24 inch centers.

· High resistance to water vapor.

· Compressive Strength IAW ASTM D1621 of 25 PSI minimum (Vertical compressive strength is measured at 10 percent deformation or at yield, whichever occurs first.)

· Water absorption IAW ASTM C272 of 0.3% by volume maximum.

· Water Vapor Permeance IAW ASTM E96 of 1.5 perm maximum (based on 1” thickness).

· Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion IAW ASTM D696 of 3.5 x 10‾⁵ in/in•°F.

· Flexural Strength IAW ASTM C203 of 50 PSI minimum.

· Dimensional Stability IAW ASTM D2126 of 2.0% linear change maximum

· Surface Burning Characteristics IAW ASTM E84

· Flame spread rating of 15.

· Smoke developed rating of 175.

· ASTM C578, Type IV (Standard specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation) Compliant.

3. OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES:

N/A

4. WARRANTY: A 90 day minimum warranty shall be furnished with the provided equipment. The warranty shall cover all components. The warranty period begins when the LEAD Contracting Officer provides official confirmation that the equipment has satisfied all operational provisions of the contract.

5. PRESERVATION, PACKAGING AND DELIVERY: The contractor shall utilize standard commercial methods for preservation and packaging appropriate for the provided equipment and acceptable to commercial carriers. As a minimum, all areas susceptible to damage from exposure to the elements shall be preserved and/or packed to prevent damage. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the equipment is delivered to LEAD in good condition.

6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: The provided equipment shall be examined for design, functionality, construction, materials, components, and workmanship to determine compliance with the contract and this specification. Any deviation from these requirements shall be cause for rejection