Specification

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Mineral Wool Insulation

Guide Specification 07 21 00 - 1

MINERAL WOOL INSULATION

Guide Specification Section 07 21 00

Mineral Wool Insulation

SPECIFIER’S RESPONSIBILITY: This is a general specification guide, intended to be used by experienced construction professionals, in

conjunction with good construction practice and professional judgment. This guide is to aid in the creation of a complete building

specification that is to be fully reviewed and edited by the project architect or engineer of record. Sections of this guide should be

included, edited, or omitted based on the requirements of a specific project. It is the responsibility of both the specifier and the purchaser

to determine if a product or system is suitable for its intended use. Neither Owens Corning, nor any of its subsidiary or affiliated

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SECTION 07 21 00

MINERAL WOOL INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Mineral wool insulation for the following applications.

1. Thermal and acoustical insulation.

2. Rainscreen/cavity wall continuous insulation.

3. Multi-purpose thermal and acoustical insulation product used where fire-rated assembly is not required.

4. Acoustical insulation for fire-rated interior partition walls and ceilings, unfaced.

5. Perimeter fire-containment systems.

6. Fire-resistant joint systems in between rated assemblies.

7. Firestopping of through penetrations in rated assemblies.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 07 21 16 - Glass Fiber Batt Insulation.

2. Section 07 21 18 - Glass Fiber Blanket Insulation.

3. Section 09 81 16 - Acoustic Blanket Insulation

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submit product characteristics, performance criteria, and limitations, including installation instructions.

Sustainable Design: Submit manufacturer’s sustainable design certifications as specified with each product.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Mock-Up: If requested, provide a mock-up of materials proposed for use for review of workmanship.

Accepted mock-ups may remain in place.

Preconstruction Meeting: Convene a minimum of two weeks prior to commencing work of this section.

Agenda shall include materials proposed for use, sequence of construction and coordination with installation

of adjacent and covering materials.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in original packages, containers, or bundles bearing the brand

Summary of content (13 pages)

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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. MINERAL WOOL INSULATION Guide Specification Section 07 21 00 Mineral Wool Insulation SPECIFIER’S RESPONSIBILITY: This is a general specification guide, intended to be used by experienced construction professionals, in conjunction with good construction practice and professional judgment.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. name and manufacturer’s identification. B. Storage: Store materials in dry locations with adequate ventilation, free from water, and in such a manner to permit easy access for inspection and handling. C. Handling: Handle using procedures recommended by the manufacturer for materials and personnel.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. 6. Surface Burning Characteristics: Tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Unfaced, maximum Flame Spread 0 and Smoke Developed 0; Foil-Faced, maximum Flame Spread 25 and Smoke Developed 0. 7. Fiber Type: EPA Choice fiber; minimum 75% pre-consumer recycled content; complies with EPA Preference Program.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. 8. 9. 10. 11. 2.3 Fiber Type: Standard fiber; 70% pre-consumer recycled content. Post-Consumer Recycled Content: 0%. UL® Certified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025. Published Health Product Declaration (HPD). RAIN SCREEN/CAVITY WALL CONTINUOUS INSULATION A.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. 12. Hardware: RainBarrier® Clip, insulation retaining clip, for securing RainBarrier® continuous insulation to exterior substrate; recommended by manufacturer as compatible with multiple types of masonry and façade tie systems. 13.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. exterior substrate; recommended by manufacturer as compatible with multiple types of masonry and façade tie systems. 13. Hardware: Impasse® Hangers and Impasse® Locking Washers used to secure RainBarrier® continuous insulation directly to Z-Furring channels. E.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. water-repellent, non-combustible per ASTM E136, and meets ASTM C 612 Type IVB. 1. R-Value: 4.2 per inch. 2. Facing: Unfaced. 3. Compressive Strength: 1,296 lbs./ft2 at 10% compression. 4. Moisture-Resistance: Absorption of less than 0.05% by volume when tested in accordance with ASTM C1104. 5.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. B. C. D. E. 2.5 13. Published Health Product Declaration (HPD). Product: Thermafiber® VersaBoard® 35, complies with ASTM C612 Type IA, II, III, and IVA. 1. R-Value: 4.2 per inch. 2. Density: 3.5 pcf (actual).
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. 5. Corrosivity: Non-corrosive, when tested in accordance with ASTM C665. 6. Fiber Type: EPA Choice fiber; minimum 75% pre-consumer recycled content; complies with EPA Preference Program. 7. Fiber Type: Standard fiber; 70% pre-consumer recycled content. 8. Post-Consumer Recycled Content: 0%. 9.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. 15. This product qualifies under the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation, which provides commercial building professions and building owners liability protection in the event of a domestic act of terrorism. Safing Insulation: 1.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. 2.7 FIRE-RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEMS IN BETWEEN RATED ASSEMBLIES A. Insulation for Joint Forming Material: 1. Product for Fire-Rated Construction Joints: Thermafiber® Safing insulation – Type SAF Forming Material. 2. Formaldehyde-Free (FF) Option. a. GREENGUARD Gold Certified. b.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. B. 13. This product qualifies under the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation, which provides commercial building professions and building owners liability protection in the event of a domestic act of terrorism.
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THIS IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT. Edit carefully to coordinate with specific project requirements. User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project. a. Utilize foil-faced Thermafiber® FireSpan® curtain wall Insulation with Thermafiber® Safing insulation. b. Apply approved smoke sealant in accordance with the third-party laboratory tested and listed assembly. c.