ASTM C1224-15
(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 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 −15
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Insulation Materials and Facings
C1363Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
physical properties of reflective insulations for use in building
Box Apparatus
applications.These insulation materials consist of one or more
C1371Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
low emittance surfaces, such as metallic foil or metallic
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
deposits, unmounted or mounted on substrates. Reflective
someters
insulations derive thermal performance from surfaces with an
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
emittance of 0.1 or less, facing enclosed air spaces.
Building Materials
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
E96/E96MTest Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Materials
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
E2599Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
and are not considered standard.
Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Surface Burning Characteristics
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
T512Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Speci-
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bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mens for Testing
2. Referenced Documents 3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.1 Definitions—TerminologyC168shallapplytotheterms
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation in this specification.
C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
4. Ordering Information
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
procedures, Practice C390 is an option when agreed upon by
Insulation Lots
the purchaser and the manufacturer.
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
4.2 Specify the required thermal resistance by the direction
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
of the heat flow.
C727Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insula-
4.3 Specify the width, depth, and total area to be insulated.
tion in Building Constructions
C1258Test Method for ElevatedTemperature and Humidity
4.4 Specify special markings, when required.
Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation
C1338Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of 5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low
emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
required to meet the specified thermal performance and physi-
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on
cal properties.
Reflective Insulation.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
5.2 Multiple layer reflective insulations shall be designed to
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C1224–11. DOI:
attain the intended separation of layers in normal application.
10.1520/C1224-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
the ASTM website. 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
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Such multiple layer insulation shall form an attachment flange 8. Sampling
suitable for stapling, or other means of attachment.
8.1 Sampling shall be performed in accordance with Prac-
5.3 Dimensions—Insulation shall be furnished in dimen-
tice C390.
sions to fit framing members, at spacings standard in the
construction industry, or as specifically agreed upon between
9. Test Methods
the producer and
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Designation: C1224 − 11 C1224 − 15
Standard Specification for
1
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 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.
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
E2599 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling
Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
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.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance procedures, Practice C390 is an option when agreed upon by the purchaser
and the manufacturer.
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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 May 15, 2011Oct. 15, 2015. Published July 2011November 2015. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20092011 as
C1224–09.–11. DOI: 10.1520/C1224-11.10.1520/C1224-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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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Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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, when 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 designed to attain the intended separation of layers in normal application. Such
multiple layer insulation shall form
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