Specification
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User must determine suitability of this guide specification in whole or in part for their particular project.
Owens Corning
®
Fiberglass Batt Insulation
Guide Specification 07 21 16 - 3
1. Tape: Polyethylene self-adhering type for Kraft faced insulation and bright aluminum self-adhering type for
foil faced insulation.
2. Insulation Fasteners: Impale clip of galvanized steel; type recommended by insulation manufacturer for
particular use intended.
3. Mechanical Insulation Fasteners: FM approved, corrosion resistant, size required to suit application.
4. Wire Mesh: Galvanized steel, hexagonal wire mesh.
5. Spindle Fasteners: Corrosion-resistant wire spindles.
6. Ventilation Baffles: Formed plastic, metal, or cardboard sized to fit full width of rafter spaces.
2.3 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Wood Frame Construction - Walls, R-Value: Per ASTM C518.
1. R-11, 3 1/2 inch (89mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) or 93 inch
(2362mm) length.
2. R-13, 3 1/2 inch (89mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) or 93 inch
(2362mm) length.
3. R-15, 3 1/2 inch (89mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 93 inch (2362mm) length.
4. R-19, 6 1/2 inch (159mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) or 93 inch
(2362mm) length.
5. R-21, 5 1/2 inch (139mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 93 inch (2362mm) length.
B. Wood Frame Construction - Roof/Floor/Ceiling, R-Value: Per ASTM C518.
1. R-19, 6 1/2 inch (159mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 19-1/4 inch (489mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 48
inch (1219mm) or 93 inch (2362mm) length.
2. R-22, 6 3/4 inch (171mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) length.
3. R-25, 8 inch (203mm) thickness, 15 inch (381mm) or 23 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) length.
4. R-30C, 8 1/4 inch (209mm) thickness, 15-1/2 inch (394mm) or 23-3/4 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm)
length.
5. R-30, 10 inch (241mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 19-1/4 inch (489mm) or 24 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch
(1219mm) length.
6. R-38C, 10 1/4 inch (260mm) thickness, 15-1/2 inch (394mm) or 23-3/4 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm)
length.
7. R-38, 12 1/4 inch (305mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (584mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) length.
C. Metal Frame Construction, R-Value for Batt Insulation: Per ASTM C518.
1. R-8, 2 1/2 inch (64mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (609mm) width, 96 inch (2438mm) length.
2. R-11, 3 1/2 inch (89mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (609mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) or 96 inch
(2438mm) length.
3. R-13, 3 1/2 inch (89mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (609mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) or 96 inch
(2438mm) length.
4. R-15, 3 1/2 inch (89mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (609mm) width, 96 inch (2438mm) length.
5. R-19, 6 1/2 inch (159mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (609mm) width, 48 inch (1219mm) or 96
inch (2438mm) length.
6. R-21, 5 1/2 inch (139mm) thickness, 16 inch (406mm) or 24 inch (609mm) width, 96 inch (2438mm) length.
PART 3 — EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this section will be installed. Verify that adjacent
materials are dry and ready to receive insulation. Verify mechanical and electrical services within walls