1、Designation: C1313/C1313M 11Standard Specification forSheet Radiant Barriers for Building ConstructionApplications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1313/C1313M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, th
2、e year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the general physical propertyrequirements of radiant barrier materials for use in
3、buildingconstruction. The scope is specifically limited to requirementsfor radiant barrier sheet materials that consist of at least onesurface having a far-infrared emittance of 0.1 or less, such asmetallic foils or metallic deposits mounted or unmounted onsubstrates.1.2 The values stated in either
4、SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.3 The following s
5、afety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods (Section 10) described in this specification. Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthprac
6、tices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of ThermalInsulation LotsC1158 Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant BarrierSystems
7、 (RBS) in Building ConstructionC1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance ofInsulation Materials and FacingsC1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance ofMaterials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-sometersD2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by theTongue (Single Ri
8、p) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)D3310 Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhe-sive MaterialsE84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding MaterialsE96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterialsE2599 Practice for Specimen Prepa
9、ration and Mounting ofReflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl StretchCeiling Materials for Building Applications to AssessSurface Burning Characteristics2.2 Other Standards:TAPPI Test Method T 512 sp-02: Creasing of FlexiblePackaging Material Paper Specimens for Testing33. Terminology3.1 De
10、finitionsFor definitions of terms used in this speci-fication, refer to Terminology C168.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 radiant barriera low emittance (0.1 or less) surfaceused in the construction of a radiant barrier system.3.2.2 radiant barrier system (RBS)a building cons
11、tructionconsisting of a radiant barrier bounded by an open air space.3.2.3 non-structural radiant barriera radiant barrier ma-terial design that during manufacture is not bonded to astructural building material.3.2.4 structural radiant barriera radiant barrier materialdesign that during manufacture
12、is bonded (leaving no air spacebetween the radiant barrier and the bonding substrate) to astructural building material such as plywood or oriented strandboard (OSB).4. Ordering Information4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance proce-dures, Practice C390 is an option when to by purchaser
13、andmanufacturer.4.2 Specify the width and total area to be installed.4.3 Specify any special markings.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 onThermal Insulation and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21on Reflective Insulation.Current edition approve
14、d Oct. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. Originallyapproved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1313/C1313M10.DOI: 10.1520/C1313_C1313-11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMS
15、tandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http:/www.tappi.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box
16、C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Sheet radiant barrier materials shall consist of lowemittance surface(s) that are in combination with any sub-strates and adhesives required to meet the specified physicalmaterial properties.6. Workmanship, Finish,
17、 and Appearance6.1 Sheet radiant barriers shall be manufactured, packagedand shipped in such a manner that, when received by thecustomer, they are suitable for installation in accordance withPractice C1158.7. Physical Requirements7.1 The lowemittance materials shall conform to the physi-cal properti
18、es as specified in Table 1 and local building codes.7.2 The following physical characteristics of sheet radiantbarriers are important:7.2.1 Surface EmittanceRadiant barriers derive effective-ness from a low-emittance surface. The surface emittance ofsheet radiant barriers shall be determined in acco
19、rdance withTest Method C1371.7.2.2 Water Vapor TransmissionSheet radiant barriersmay or may not be vapor retarders. If the radiant barrier is toserve as a vapor retarder, the permeance of the material shallnot exceed one perm, as determined in accordance with TestMethods E96/E96M (Procedure ADesicca
20、nt Method).7.2.2.1 If the radiant barrier is to be vapor transmitting thenthe permeance of the material shall exceed five perms asdetermined with Test Methods E96/E96M (ProcedureADesiccant Method).7.2.3 Surface Burning CharacteristicsDetermine in ac-cordance with 10.3.7.2.4 Corrosivity Sheet radiant
21、 barriers shall be tested forcorrosion resistance in accordance with Test Method D3310.Evidence of significant corrosion shall be cause for rejection.Acorrosion test that results in less than 2 % affected surface issatisfactory.7.2.5 Tear Resistance Sheet radiant barriers shall betested for tear res
22、istance using Test Method D2261. The tearresistance shall be included in the manufacturers technicaldata.7.2.6 Adhesive Performance:7.2.6.1 BleedingAdhesives, when used in bonding, shallshow no sign of bleeding when tested in accordance with thetest procedure in 10.1. Bleeding at cut edges may be di
23、sre-garded. The total of bleeding or delamination, covering morethan 2 % of the sample area, shall be cause for rejection.7.2.6.2 PliabilitySpecimens tested in accordance with thetest procedure in 10.2 shall not show cracking or delamination.This test does not apply to materials that are not flexibl
24、e andnot intended to be bent or flexed.7.2.7 Mold and Mildew Fungal resistance of sheet radiantbarriers shall be tested in accordance with Test Method C1338.The samples are then examined visually under 53 magnifica-tion for the extent of mold growth and for indications ofdeterioration. Evidence of m
25、old growth beyond the inoculationarea shall be cause for rejection.8. Significance and Use8.1 This specification recognizes that the effectiveness of asheet radiant barrier is dependent on proper installation.Practice C1158 addresses use and installation of radiant barri-ers.8.2 This specification i
26、dentifies the material properties thatare important for sheet radiant barrier products. When appro-priate, values for the properties have been stated.8.3 The user should consult the manufacturer about specificmaterial properties are needed for a particular application.8.4 Radiant barriers shall be f
27、ree of dust or other contami-nants to remain effective.9. Sampling9.1 Sampling shall be performed in accordance with Prac-tice C390.10. Test Methods for Adhesive Performance10.1 Bleeding and Delamination:10.1.1 ScopeThis test method covers the determination ofbleeding and delamination of sheet radia
28、nt barriers.10.1.2 Significance and UseIt is necessary that sheetradiant barriers not show adhesive bleeding or delamination.These conditions contribute to a loss of structural integrity, achange in water vapor permeability, or an increase in surfaceemittance.10.1.3 SamplingA minimum of three specim
29、ens of theradiant barrier material with dimensions of approximately 7.6by 15.2 cm 3 by 6 in. will be tested. The test specimens shallbe cut from separate locations on the roll or panel of the radiantbarrier material.10.1.4 ProcedureSuspend specimens vertically in an ovenand heat to a temperature of
30、82 6 3C 180 6 5F for 5 h.10.1.4.1 Determine under 53 magnification the following:has the adhesive bled or extruded through the surface or hasany separation of foil from the substrate (delamination) oc-curred. Estimate the percentage of the area that has delami-nated.10.1.5 Precision and BiasPrecisio
31、n and bias have notbeen determined for this qualitative test.10.2 Pliability:10.2.1 ScopeThis test method covers the determination ofcracking or delamination of the radiant barrier due to folding orbending. Any radiant barrier product that is not subject tobending during installation shall be exempt
32、 from the require-ments in 10.2.10.2.2 Significance and UseIt is necessary that sheetradiant barriers not crack or delaminate as a result of normalTABLE 1 Physical Properties of Low Emittance MaterialsFoils or DepositsPurityat least 99 % aluminum(where applicable)Emittance0.1 or lessCorrosivityTest
33、Method D3310 result 2.0 %Bleeding or delamination2.0 %Pliabilityno cracking or delaminationMold and mildewgrowth or delamination outside inoculation area is causefor rejectionC1313/C1313M 112installation since these conditions contribute to loss of struc-tural integrity, change in water vapor transm
34、ission, or increasein surface emittance.10.2.3 SamplingA minimum of three specimens of theradiant barrier materials shall be subjected to two tests. Onespecimen shall include a factory-produced edge.10.2.4 ProcedureThe specimens shall be conditioned at atemperature of 21 6 1C 706 2F and 50 % (65 %)
35、relativehumidity for the first test and 0 6 1C 32 6 2F and 50 %(65 %) relative humidity for the second test for a period of noless than 24 h immediately prior to testing.10.2.4.1 The radiant barrier specimens that have been con-ditioned shall be folded in accordance with TAPPI Test MethodT 512 and t
36、he folded edge smoothed using light finger pres-sure. The radiant barrier materials shall not crack or delaminatewhen folded to 180 degrees of bend.10.2.5 Precision and BiasPrecision and bias have notbeen determined for this qualitative test.10.3 Surface Burning CharacteristicsDetermine in accor-dan
37、ce with Test Method E84. Non-structural radiant barriershall be mounted according to Practice E2599.11. Inspection11.1 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon be-tween the purchaser and supplier. Practice C390 may be usedas part of the purchase contract.12. Rejection and Rehearing12.1 Requir
38、ements Determined by Visual InspectionTheproduct shall be inspected visually for mechanical damage asfollows:12.1.1 Punctures and tears not to exceed one puncture per500 ft2unless the puncture is intended to be characteristic ofthe finished product.12.1.2 Damage (for example, bleeding adhesive, corr
39、osion)to surface coatings shall not exceed 2 % of the surface area.12.2 When inspection of a specimen shows failure toconform to the requirements of this specification, a secondspecimen from the same lot shall be tested and the results ofthis retest averaged with the results of the first test.12.3 W
40、hen the average described in 12.2 fails to conform tothe requirements of this specification then the material fails.Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or supplierpromptly and in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with theresults of the tests, the manufacturer or supplier has a right to
41、make a claim for rehearing.12.4 In case of rejection, the manufacturer or supplier shallhave the right to reinspect the rejected shipment or resubmit thelot after removal of that portion of the shipment not conform-ing to the specified requirements.13. Packaging and Package Marking13.1 All sheet rad
42、iant barrier products shall be packaged ina manner which will protect the material from physical damageduring storage and transportation.13.2 Package Marking:13.2.1 All packages shall be either imprinted with themanufacturers name or trademark to identify product origin orcontain a fact sheet contai
43、ning this information.13.2.2 All packages shall be marked with a lot number.13.2.3 All packages shall be marked with the width andlength of the material and the total expected coverage areawhen installed in accordance with the instructions provided bythe manufacturer.13.3 Radiant Barrier Markings:13
44、.3.1 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted withthe manufacturers or distributors name or trademark.13.3.2 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted withthe measured flame spread rate, as determined in accordancewith Test Method E84, at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft ofits length or on
45、ce on each panel for lengths less than 2.4 m 8ft.13.3.3 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted withthe measured surface emittance of the operative surface, asdetermined using Test Method C1371, at a minimum of every2.4 m 8 ft of its length or once on each panel for lengths lessthan 2.4 m 8
46、ft.13.3.4 Radiant barrier material manufactured to allow watervapor transmission shall be imprinted with the measured watervapor transmission rate (in perms), as determined in accor-dance with Test Methods E96/E96M (Procedure ADesiccantMethod), at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft of its length oronce o
47、n each panel for lengths less than 2.4 m 8 ft.13.3.5 Markings that affect emittance shall not exceed 0.5 %of the operative low-emittance surface area of the radiantbarrier material.14. Keywords14.1 aluminum foil; low emittance; radiant barrier; radiantbarrier system; radiation; reflectance; sheet ra
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