ASTM C727-19
(Practice)Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions
Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice recognizes that effectiveness, safety, and durability of reflective insulation depends not only on the quality of the insulating materials, but also on proper installation.
4.2 There is potential for reduced thermal effectiveness, fire risks and structural deterioration when the insulation is improperly installed. Specific potential hazards from improper installation include fires caused by (1) heat build-up in recessed lighting fixtures, and (2) deterioration in wood structures and paint failure due to moisture accumulation.
4.3 This practice provides procedures for the installation of reflective insulation in a safe and effective manner. Actual conditions in existing buildings vary greatly and in some cases additional care must be taken to ensure safe and effective installation.
4.4 This practice presents requirements that are general in nature and practical. They are not intended as specific installation instructions. The user shall consult the manufacturer for specific applications/installations.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice has been prepared for use by the designer, specifier, and installer of reflective insulation for use in building construction. The scope is limited to recommendations relative to the use and installation of thermal insulation consisting of one or more surfaces, having an emittance of 0.1 or less such as metallic foil or metallic deposits unmounted or mounted on substrates and facing enclosed air spaces. The reflective insulation covered by this practice must meet the requirements of Specification C1224.
1.2 This practice covers the installation process from pre-installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
1.3 This practice is not intended to replace the manufacturer's installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction with such instructions. This practice is not intended to supercede local, state, or federal codes.
1.4 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations, safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes that the installer understands the fundamentals of construction that affect the installation of insulation.
1.5 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.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C727 −19
Standard Practice for
Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building
1
Constructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C727; 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 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This practice has been prepared for use by the designer,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
specifier, and installer of reflective insulation for use in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
building construction. The scope is limited to recommenda-
tions relative to the use and installation of thermal insulation
2. Referenced Documents
consisting of one or more surfaces, having an emittance of 0.1
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
or less such as metallic foil or metallic deposits unmounted or
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
mounted on substrates and facing enclosed air spaces. The
C1224 Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building
reflective insulation covered by this practice must meet the
Applications
requirements of Specification C1224.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
1.2 This practice covers the installation process from pre-
Materials
installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It
2.2 NFPA Standards:
does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
NFPA31 Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equip-
1.3 This practice is not intended to replace the manufactur-
3
ment
er’s installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction 3
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
with such instructions. This practice is not intended to super-
3
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents
cede local, state, or federal codes.
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
1.4 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good
16 CFR 460 Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation
4
working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations,
Rule: Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for
the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes
3. Terminology
that the installer understands the fundamentals of construction
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this prac-
that affect the installation of insulation.
tice refer to Terminology C168
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.1 applicator—the person or persons who apply thermal
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
insulation materials in buildings whether or not such person or
and are not considered standard.
persons have contracted with the owner to perform the work.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2 conditioned space—any space in a building that is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
served by a heating or cooling system.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 owner—the person, partnership, corporation, agency,
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
or other entity owning the building to be insulated whether
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
such ownership is by virtue of deed, contract, or any other
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2
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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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on Reflective the ASTM website.
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Insulation. Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved 2012 as C727 – 12. DOI: Federal Register, Vol 70, No. 103. Available from Department of Housing and
10.1520/C0727-19. Urban Development, 451 7th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20410.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Dri
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C727 − 12 C727 − 19
Standard Practice for
Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building
1
Constructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C727; 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 practice has been prepared for use by the designer, specifier, and installer of reflective insulation for use in building
construction. The scope is limited to recommendations relative to the use and installation of thermal insulation consisting of one
or more surfaces, having an emittance of 0.1 or less such as metallic foil or metallic deposits unmounted or mounted on substrates
and facing enclosed air spaces. The reflective insulation covered by this practice must meet the requirements of Specification
C1224.
1.2 This practice covers the installation process from pre-installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It does not
cover the production of the insulation materials.
1.3 This practice is not intended to replace the manufacturer’s installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction with
such instructions. This practice is not intended to supercede local, state, or federal codes.
1.4 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations, safety
practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes that the
installer understands the fundamentals of construction that affect the installation of insulation.
1.5 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.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C1224 Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
2.2 NFPA Standards:
3
NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
3
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
3
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
4
16 CFR 460 Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule: Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
1
This practice 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 1, 2012Oct. 15, 2019. Published June 2012November 2019. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved 20072012 as
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C727 – 01C727 – 12.(2007) . DOI: 10.1520/C0727-12.10.1520/C0727-19.
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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.
3
Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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Federal Register, Vol 70, No. 103. Available from Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20410.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this practice refer to Terminology C168
3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 applicator—the person or persons who apply thermal insulation materials in buildings whether or not such person or
persons hav
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Designation: C727 − 19
Standard Practice for
Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building
1
Constructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C727; 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 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This practice has been prepared for use by the designer,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
specifier, and installer of reflective insulation for use in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
building construction. The scope is limited to recommenda-
tions relative to the use and installation of thermal insulation
2. Referenced Documents
consisting of one or more surfaces, having an emittance of 0.1
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
or less such as metallic foil or metallic deposits unmounted or
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
mounted on substrates and facing enclosed air spaces. The
C1224 Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building
reflective insulation covered by this practice must meet the
Applications
requirements of Specification C1224.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
1.2 This practice covers the installation process from pre-
Materials
installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It
2.2 NFPA Standards:
does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equip-
1.3 This practice is not intended to replace the manufactur- 3
ment
er’s installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction
3
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
with such instructions. This practice is not intended to super- 3
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents
cede local, state, or federal codes.
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
1.4 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good
16 CFR 460 Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation
4
working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations,
Rule: Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for
the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes
3. Terminology
that the installer understands the fundamentals of construction
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this prac-
that affect the installation of insulation.
tice refer to Terminology C168
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.1 applicator—the person or persons who apply thermal
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
insulation materials in buildings whether or not such person or
and are not considered standard.
persons have contracted with the owner to perform the work.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2 conditioned space—any space in a building that is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
served by a heating or cooling system.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 owner—the person, partnership, corporation, agency,
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
or other entity owning the building to be insulated whether
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
such ownership is by virtue of deed, contract, or any other
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2
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
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on Reflective the ASTM website.
3
Insulation. Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
4
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved 2012 as C727 – 12. DOI: Federal Register, Vol 70, No. 103. Available from Department of Housing and
10.1520/C0727-19. Urban Development, 451 7th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20410.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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