ASTM C1224-09
(Specification)Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the general requirements and physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives required to meet the specified thermal performance and physical properties. The physical properties of reflective insulation are presented in details. The emittance, permeance, surface burning characteristics, humidity resistance, fungi resistance, thermal performance of reflective insulation shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective insulations derive their thermal performance from surfaces with an emittance of 0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: C1224 – 09
Standard Specification for
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Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1224; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
Box Apparatus
physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building
C1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic
someters
deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
insulations derive their thermal performance from surfaces
Building Materials
with an emittance of 0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Materials
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
T512 Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Speci-
and are not considered standard.
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mens for Testing
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall apply to the terms
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
in this specification.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Ordering Information
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance proce-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
dures, Practice C390 can be agreed upon between the pur-
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
chaser and the manufacturer.
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
4.2 Specify the required thermal resistance by the direction
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
of the heat flow.
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
4.3 Specify the width, depth, and total area to be insulated.
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
4.4 Specify special markings, if required.
Insulation Lots
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
5. Materials and Manufacture
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
5.1 Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low
C727 Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insula-
emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives
tion in Building Constructions
required to meet the specified thermal performance and physi-
C1258 Test Method for Elevated Temperature and Humid-
cal properties.
ity Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation
5.2 Multiple layer reflective insulations shall be designed to
C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
attain the intended separation of layers in normal application.
Insulation Materials and Facings
Such multiple layer insulation shall form an attachment flange
suitable for stapling, or other means of attachment.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
5.3 Dimensions—Insulation shall be furnished in dimen-
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on
sions to fit framing members, at spacings standard in the
Reflective Insulation.
construction industry, or as specifically agreed upon between
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally
the producer and the buyer.
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C1224–03. DOI:
10.1520/C1224-09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on P.O. Box 105113,Atlanta, GA30348; 15Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA
the ASTM website. 30092.
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6. Physical Properties Requirements 9.4 Humidity Resistance—The humidity resistance of the
product shall be tested in accordance withTest Method C1258.
6.1 Low emittance materials shall have a surface with an
9.5 Adhesive Performan
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Designation:C1224–03 Designation: C1224 – 09
Standard Specification for
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Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1224; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building
applications. These insulation materials consist of one or more low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic deposits,
unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective insulations derive their thermal performance from surfaces with an emittance of
0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
information only.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C727 Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions
C1258 Test Method for Elevated Temperature and Humidity Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation
C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings
C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box
Apparatus
C1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
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T512 Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Specimens for Testing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall apply to the terms in this specification.
3.2Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1reflective insulation—thermal insulation consisting of one or more low emittance surfaces, bounding one or more enclosed
air spaces.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on Reflective
Insulation.
Current edition approved Oct.Nov. 1, 2003.2009. Published October 2003.December 2009. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20012003 as
C1224–01.C1224–03. DOI: 10.1520/C1224-039.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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AvailablefromTechnicalAssociationofthePulpandPaperIndustry(TAPPI),P.O.Box105113,Atlanta,GA30348;15TechnologyParkwaySouth,Norcross,GA30092.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4. Ordering Information
4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance procedures, Practice C390 can be agreed upon between the purchaser and
the manufacturer.
4.2 Specify the required thermal resistance by the direction of the heat flow.
4.3 Specify the width, depth, and total area to be insulated.
4.4 Specify special markings, if required.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives required
to meet the specified thermal performance and physical properties.
5.2 Multiple layer reflective insulations shall be d
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