1、Designation:C1313/C1313M11 Designation: C1313/C1313M 12Standard 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,
2、in the case of revision, the 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 property requirements of radiant b
3、arrier materials for use in buildingconstruction. The scope is specifically limited to requirements for radiant barrier sheet materials that consist of at least one surfacehaving a far-infrared emittance of 0.1 or less, such as metallic foils or metallic deposits mounted or unmounted on substrates.1
4、.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from thetwo systems may result in non-conformance wit
5、h the standard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test 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 establi
6、sh appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots C1158Practice for Installati
7、on and Use of RadiantBarrier Systems (RBS) in Building ConstructionC1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and FacingsC1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable EmissometersC1743 Practice for Installation and
8、Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Residential Building ConstructionC1744 Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Commercial/Industrial Building ConstructionD2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Ext
9、ension TensileTesting Machine)D3310 Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhesive MaterialsE84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsE96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of MaterialsE2599 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective
10、Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch CeilingMaterials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics2.2 Other Standards:TAPPI Test Method T 512 sp-02: Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Specimens for Testing33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of ter
11、ms used in this specification, refer to Terminology C168.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 radiant barriera low emittance (0.1 or less) surface used in the construction of a radiant barrier system.3.2.2 radiant barrier system (RBS)a building construction consisting of a radian
12、t barrier bounded by an open air space.3.2.3 non-structural radiant barriera radiant barrier material design that during manufacture is not bonded to a structuralbuilding material.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is under the direct respon
13、sibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on ReflectiveInsulation.Current edition approved Oct.March 1, 2011.2012. Published November 2011.March 2012. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20102011 asC1313/C1313M101. DOI: 10.1520/C1313_C1313-112.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit t
14、he ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkwa
15、y South, Norcross, GA 30092, http:/www.tappi.org.1This 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. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accura
16、tely, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United State
17、s.3.2.4 structural radiant barriera radiant barrier material design that during manufacture is bonded (leaving no air spacebetween the radiant barrier and the bonding substrate) to a structural building material such as plywood or oriented strand board(OSB).4. Ordering Information4.1 Prior to purcha
18、se, for sampling and acceptance procedures, Practice C390 is an option when agreed to by purchaser andmanufacturer.4.2 Specify the width and total area to be installed.4.3 Specify any special markings.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Sheet radiant barrier materials shall consist of low emittance surf
19、ace(s) that are in combination with any substrates andadhesives required to meet the specified physical material properties.6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance6.1 Sheet radiant barriers shall be manufactured, packaged and shipped in such a manner that, when received by the customer,they are suita
20、ble for installation in accordance with either Practice C1158C1743 or C1744.7. Physical Requirements7.1 The lowemittance materials shall conform to the physical properties as specified in Table 1 and local building codes.7.2 The following physical characteristics of sheet radiant barriers are import
21、ant:7.2.1 Surface EmittanceRadiant barriers derive effectiveness from a low-emittance surface. The surface emittance of sheetradiant barriers shall be determined in accordance with Test Method C1371.7.2.2 Water Vapor TransmissionSheet radiant barriers may or may not be vapor retarders. If the radian
22、t barrier is to serve asa vapor retarder, the permeance of the material shall not exceed one perm, as determined in accordance with Test Methods Sheetradiant barriers are manufactured as vapor retarders or vapor transmitting materials. A radiant barrier that is to serve as a vaporretarder shall not
23、have a permeance greater than one perm, as determined in accordance with Test Methods E96/E96M (ProcedureADesiccant Method).7.2.2.1If the radiant barrier is to be vapor transmitting then the permeance of the material shall exceed five perms as determinedwith Test Methods7.2.2.1 A vapor transmitting
24、radiant barrier shall have a permeance greater than five perms as determined with Test MethodsE96/E96M (Procedure ADesiccant Method).7.2.3 Surface Burning Characteristics Determine in accordance with 10.3.7.2.4 Corrosivity Sheet radiant barriers shall be tested for corrosion resistance in accordance
25、 with Test Method D3310.Evidence of significant corrosion shall be cause for rejection. A corrosion test that results in less than 2 % affected surface issatisfactory.7.2.5 Tear Resistance Sheet radiant barriers shall be tested for tear resistance using Test Method D2261. The tear resistanceshall be
26、 included in the manufacturers technical data.7.2.6 Adhesive Performance:7.2.6.1 BleedingAdhesives, when used in bonding, shall show no sign of bleeding when tested in accordance with the testprocedure in 10.1. Bleeding at cut edges mayshall be disregarded. The total of bleeding or delamination, cov
27、ering more than 2 %of the sample area, shall be cause for rejection.7.2.6.2 PliabilitySpecimens tested in accordance with the test procedure in 10.2 shall not show cracking or delamination. Thistest does not apply to materials that are not flexible and not intended to be bent or flexed.7.2.7 Mold an
28、d Mildew Fungal resistance of sheet radiant barriers shall be tested in accordance with Test Method C1338. Thesamples are then examined visually under 53 magnification for the extent of mold growth and for indications of deterioration.Evidence of mold growth beyond the inoculation area shall be caus
29、e for rejection.8. Significance and Use8.1 This specification recognizes that the effectiveness of a sheet radiant barrier is dependent on proper installation. PracticesTABLE 1 Physical Properties of Low Emittance MaterialsFoils or DepositsPurityat least 99 % aluminum(where applicable)Emittance0.1 o
30、r lessCorrosivityTest Method D3310 result 2.0 %Bleeding or delamination2.0 %Pliabilityno cracking or delaminationMold and mildewgrowth or delamination outside inoculation area is causefor rejectionC1313/C1313M 122C1158C1743 addressesand C1744 address use and installation of radiant barriers.8.2 This
31、 specification identifies the material properties that are important for sheet radiant barrier products. When appropriate,values for the properties have been stated.8.3The user should consult the manufacturer about specific material properties are needed for a particular application.8.3 When specifi
32、c material properties are required for a particular application the user shall consult the manufacturer.8.4 Radiant barriers shall be free of dust or other contaminants to remain effective.9. Sampling9.1 Sampling shall be performed in accordance with Practice C390.10. Test Methods for Adhesive Perfo
33、rmance10.1 Bleeding and Delamination:10.1.1 ScopeThis test method covers the determination of bleeding and delamination of sheet radiant barriers.10.1.2 Significance and UseIt is necessary that sheet radiant barriers not show adhesive bleeding or delamination. Theseconditions contribute to a loss of
34、 structural integrity, a change in water vapor permeability, or an increase in surface emittance.10.1.3 SamplingA minimum of three specimens of the radiant barrier material with dimensions of approximately 7.6 by 15.2cm 3 by 6 in. will be tested. The test specimens shall be cut from separate locatio
35、ns on the roll or panel of the radiant barriermaterial.10.1.4 ProcedureSuspend specimens vertically in an oven and heat to a temperature of 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 has anyseparation of
36、foil from the substrate (delamination) occurred. Estimate the percentage of the area that has delaminated.10.1.5 Precision and BiasPrecision and bias have not been determined for this qualitative test.10.2 Pliability:10.2.1 ScopeThis test method covers the determination of cracking or delamination o
37、f the radiant barrier due to folding orbending. Any radiant barrier product that is not subject to bending during installation shall be exempt from the requirements in10.2.10.2.2 Significance and UseIt is necessary that sheet radiant barriers not crack or delaminate as a result of normal installatio
38、nsince these conditions contribute to loss of structural integrity, change in water vapor transmission, or increase in surface emittance.10.2.3 SamplingA minimum of three specimens of the radiant barrier materials shall be subjected to two tests. One specimenshall include a factory-produced edge.10.
39、2.4 ProcedureThe specimens shall be conditioned at a temperature of 21 6 1C 706 2F and 50 % (65 %) 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 no lessthan 24 h immediately prior to testing.10.2.4.1 The radiant barrier s
40、pecimens that have been conditioned shall be folded in accordance with TAPPI Test Method T 512and the folded edge smoothed using light finger pressure. The radiant barrier materials shall not crack or delaminate when foldedto 180 degrees of bend.10.2.5 Precision and BiasPrecision and bias have not b
41、een determined for this qualitative test.10.3 Surface Burning CharacteristicsDetermine in accordance with Test Method E84. Non-structural radiant barrier shall bemounted according to Practice E2599.11. Inspection11.1 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier.
42、 Practice C390 may be used as part ofthe purchase contract.12. Rejection and Rehearing12.1 Requirements Determined by Visual InspectionThe product shall be inspected visually for mechanical damage asfollows:12.1.1 Punctures and tears not to exceed one puncture per 500 ft2unless the puncture is inten
43、ded to be characteristic of thefinished product.12.1.2 Damage (for example, bleeding adhesive, corrosion) to surface coatings shall not exceed 2 % of the surface area.12.2 When inspection of a specimen shows failure to conform to the requirements of this specification, a second specimen fromthe same
44、 lot shall be tested and the results of this retest averaged with the results of the first test.12.3 When the average described in 12.2 fails to conform to the requirements of this specification then the material fails.Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writi
45、ng. In case of dissatisfaction with the results ofthe tests, the manufacturer or supplier has a right to make a claim for rehearing.12.4 In case of rejection, the manufacturer or supplier shall have the right to reinspect the rejected shipment or resubmit the lotafter removal of that portion of the
46、shipment not conforming to the specified requirements.C1313/C1313M 12313. Packaging and Package Marking13.1 All sheet radiant barrier products shall be packaged in a manner which will protect the material from physical damageduring storage and transportation.13.2 Package Marking:13.2.1 All packages
47、shall be either imprinted with the manufacturers name or trademark to identify product origin or containa fact sheet containing 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 and length of the material and the total expected
48、coverage area wheninstalled in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer.13.3 Radiant Barrier Markings:13.3.1 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted with the manufacturers or distributors name or trademark.13.3.2 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted with the m
49、easured flame spread rate, as determined in accordance withTest Method E84, at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft of its length or once on each panel for lengths less than 2.4 m 8 ft.13.3.3 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted with the measured surface emittance of the operative surface, asdetermined using Test Method C1371, at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft of its length or once on each panel for lengths less than2.4 m 8 ft.13.3.4 Radiant barrier material manufactured to allow water vapor transmission shall be imp
