ASTM C1224-11

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2011
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.21 - Reflective Insulation

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1224-09 - Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM C1224-15 - Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2015
• Referred By: ASTM E2599-22 - Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2231-21 - Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1363-19 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C727-19 - Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E176-21ae1 - Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1224 −11
StandardSpecification 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 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
and are not considered standard.
T512Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Speci-
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1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mens for Testing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1 Definitions—TerminologyC168shallapplytotheterms
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
in this specification.
2. Referenced Documents 4. Ordering Information
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation procedures, Practice C390 is an option when agreed upon by
C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure- the purchaser and the manufacturer.
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
4.2 Specify the required thermal resistance by the direction
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
of the heat flow.
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
4.3 Specify the width, depth, and total area to be insulated.
Insulation Lots
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission 4.4 Specify special markings, when required.
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
5. Materials and Manufacture
C727Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insula-
tion in Building Constructions
5.1 Reflective insulation materials shall consist of low
C1258Test Method for ElevatedTemperature and Humidity
emittance surface(s) with, or without, substrates and adhesives
Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation
required to meet the specified thermal performance and physi-
C1338Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
cal properties.
5.2 Multiple layer reflective insulations shall be designed to
attain the intended separation of layers in normal application.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Such multiple layer insulation shall form an attachment flange
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on
suitable for stapling, or other means of attachment.
Reflective Insulation.
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally
5.3 Dimensions—Insulation shall be furnished in dimen-
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1224–09. DOI:
sions to fit framing members, at spacings standard in the
10.1520/C1224-11.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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construction industry, or as specifically agreed upon between 9. Test Methods
the producer and the buyer.
9.1 Emittance—The emittance of the product shall be tested
in accordance with Test Method C1371.
6. Physical Properties Requirements
9.2 Permeance—The permeance of the product shall be
6.1 Low emittance materials shall have a surface with an
tested in accordance
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Designation:C1224–09 Designation: C1224 – 11
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 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.
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.
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. is an option when agreed upon by 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.
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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 Nov. 1, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C1224–03. DOI:
10.1520/C1224-09.
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1224–09. DOI: 10.1520/C1224-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.4 Specify special markings, ifwhen 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 s
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